date & time thursday, february 7 pm pmet thursday, february 7 pm pmet

Big Game Report #24

By Chase Bailkin

Boston Celtics

(12-11)

VS

Toronto Raptors

(12-13)

a boston celtics player with a beard standing on the court
a toronto raptors player is holding a basketball

4th East

5th East

Fanduel Line

toronto raptors game lines - screenshot

The Celtics already beat the Raptors earlier this season in a blowout without Kemba or Brown, and they are now mostly healthy, with the exception of Marcus Smart. They play at home tonight after a long road trip, in which it was clear they were tired towards the end of. They got some rest, and are really desperate for a win, as they could drop to 5th or even 6th with a loss tonight. The Raptors have won 2 in a row, but played last night and traveled to Boston over the night for the game. I don’t expect them to be as energetic or determined for a win tonight as the Celtics. If the Celtics want a win, against a team looking for revenge for last year’s playoffs, all 3 of the Celtics big 3 have to show up. Lately Kemba and Tatum have been very disappointing, but I anticipate a turn around tonight. Take the Celtics -3 and Jayson Tatum over 2.5 made threes.