Raptors vs Celtics Game 3 Pick against the spread

What is happening to the defending NBA Champions? The Toronto Raptors are down 2-0 to the Celtics and if they lose again today it will only be a matter of time before they are eliminated. The Raptors have been in this spot before. They were in a similar situation last season against the Milwaukee Bucks. But can they do it again? The sports betting public believes that they will.

Basketball consensus bets

The numbers show that over 65 percent of the wagers coming in on this game are backing Toronto. The sportsbooks have barely shifted the point spread from the first two games. The Raptors opened up as a slim one-point favorite and the line has yet to move. Basically, if you are going to bet on this game all you have to do is pick a winner.

NBA Odds to Win Series

Toronto: +360
Boston: -500

Shutting down Siakam

The Raptor’s half-court offense is miserable and Pascal Siakam is not helping. After going just 5-for16 from the floor in the first game, he slumped again in game two finishing 6-for-16. The team overall is struggling offensively shooting just 26 percent from behind the 3-point line.

Boston has a better bench

The Boston bench is the difference in this series. The Raptors left the starters in longer than usual and that resulted in tired legs late in the game. The Celtics depth allows a tougher defensive presence and the ability to switch on defense when needed. The Raptors can play better on offense, but they just don’t have the depth to sustain pressure against the Celtics.