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Boston - Toronto. NBA match forecast
On December 31, Boston will host Toronto on its home court. The Celts won their last face-to-face meeting. Will they be able to do it again? The bets and forecast will answer this question
Command Analysis
Boston Celtics
USACurrent form
The Celts have not been performing well lately. They have lost 3 of their previous 4 matches, and their opponents were not the most formidable. For example, the team from Massachusetts managed to lose to Indiana, Philadelphia and Orlando. The only victory was achieved in the confrontation with the same Pacers.
These setbacks have not affected Boston standings. The Celts are still second in the East, but the Knicks have already caught up.
Disqualifications and injuries
Questionable: Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday.
Interesting facts for betting
Even at home, Boston is not showing a confident game right now. The Celts have lost 3 out of 4 matches on their home court.
Projected lineup : Horford-Brown, White-Hauser, Tatum.
Toronto Raptors
CanadaCurrent form
Toronto continues to suffer setbacks. The day before, the Raptors lost to Atlanta at home with a crushing score (107:136). Scottie Barnes tried to do something for the Canadians, but his 19 points were not enough for the final success.
It looks like Toronto can kiss its playoff hopes goodbye. The team is looking very bad right now. It has won only seven games this season and is in the second-to-last spot in the East.
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Immanuel Quickley.
Interesting facts for betting
Toronto has lost ten games in a row. The Canadians' losing streak has been going on for too long. They are especially bad on the road.
Probable lineup: Pöltl-Dick, Barnes-Barrett, Agbaji.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Boston win
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, the Celts won the opening period
1.48Bet 1st quarter: total over 55.5 points
In the last three head-to-head meetings, more than 55 points were scored in the opening quarter.
1.78Tip and bets
The Canadians are playing very poorly in defense right now. They have a free-for-all under the ring and they allow their opponents too much. It is unlikely that Toronto defense will stop one of the best attacks in the league. Most likely, we will have a game on opposite courses, so the match should be productive.
Our prediction is total over 230.5 points for 1.72
Bet on the outcome
No matter how badly the Canadians act, we do not believe in another defeat. We expect Toronto to put up some resistance to the favorite.
Forecast - Toronto with a handicap (+19.5) points for 1.67
Bet on statistics
Tatum has 22 points in his last two games, but before that he regularly scored more than 30 points. It is quite possible that the leader of Boston will show an excellent game.
Prediction - Jayson Tatum: Total over 25.5 points at 1.82
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