Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics Prediction NBA Picks 11/16/24

The Toronto Raptors invade the TD Garden to do battle with the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. Here’s a Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics Prediction. This article will include a Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics Pick.

The Toronto Raptors have been in a terrible slump as they’ve lost 10 of their last 11 games and they will be hoping to snap a six-game slide after getting beaten by the Pistons in a 99-95 loss last night. Jakob Poeltl led the team in scoring with 25 points, 19 rebounds, three assists, and three blocks, RJ Barrett added 22 points with seven assists while Gradey Dick chipped in with 16 points, but no other player finished in double figures in scoring. As a team, the Raptors shot just 35 percent from the field and eight of 31 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in control after turning an eight-point deficit into an eight-point lead in the third quarter, only to go ice-cold and score just 17 points in the fourth quarter to allow the Pistons to slip away in the end. The Raptors will meet the Pacers, Wolves, Cavs, Pistons, and Pelicans after this game.

Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics have been in fine form as they’ve won 10 of their first 13 games and they will be eager to stay hot after blowing past the Nets in a 139-114 road win on Wednesday. Jayson Tatum led the team with 36 points, nine rebounds, and 10 assists, Jaylen Brown added 24 points with 12 rebounds and four assists, Payton Pritchard added 23 points with eight assists off the bench while Jrue Holiday chipped in with 16 points. As a team, the Celtics shot 53 percent from the field and a sizzling 22 of 36 from the 3-point line as they got off to a strong start and poured in 65 points in the first half to take the narrow lead before they dominated the second half by 74-54 to make it a complete blowout win on the road. 

The Celtics are still shorthanded with Kristaps Porzingis ruled out and Jrue Holiday listed as questionable, while the Raptors are still missing Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes, and Bruce Brown. The Raptors have been one of the most disappointing teams so far this season and they are coming into this meeting fresh off a loss to the Pistons where they managed just 95 points. The Celtics are obviously heavy favorites at home in this one even though they are a little shorthanded and it is certainly warranted as they’ve been running through teams this season. The line is certainly hefty, but it shouldn’t be a problem for the Celtics who are one of the deepest teams in the league.