Raptors vs. Celtics Game Five: Predictions, picks and bets

After being 0.5 seconds away from being down 0-3, the reigning champs have clawed their way back 2-2.

The Celtics and Raptors clash today in what is shaping up as an incredibly vital game five.

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Will Boston bounce back and take the lead or can Toronto win their third straight game? NBA Bet Hub predictions below 👇

Dimers' predictions are based on 10,000 simulations of this particular matchup

Dimers' Suggested Plays

🔥 BEST: o212 total points
💵 Moneyline: Celtics (-120*)
💪 Spread: Raptors +1.5
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BEST: Over/Under

Total points o212 has a 51% probability

You know it’s going to be a tight game when the best bet is a 51% probability for the over/under! Our model has this one as more likely to go over, partly due to the chance of OT.

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Moneyline

Celtics to win (-120*) has a 54% probability

The odds are pretty close for this one, so a 54% chance of one team grabbing the W is big. Take the Celts to bounce back and regain the series lead.

Spread

Raptors +1.5 has a 50% probability

Our data couldn’t agree with the sportsbooks any more on this one. A genuine 50-50 split at the spread. In a game that our model currently has finishing 108:107 to the favorites, take the Raptors to cover.

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Dimers' take-out

This series was built up as a thriller before it started and we are getting just that, with game five looking like another one that could go down to final possession. If you're keen to play, you can review the best legal online sportsbooks in your area, here.

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*Odds and probabilities correct at time of publishing.