Raptors vs Celtics Pick – Game 4 2020 NBA Playoffs
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Sep 5, 2020
NBA Playoff Series: Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics Game 4
Date/Time: Saturday, September 5th, 2020 6:30 pm on TNT
I’m serving up my Raptors vs Celtics pick game 4. Boston is up 3-0 in this series, oh wait Boston decided they were going to give Toronto a chance by letting them hit a 3 pointer with .5 seconds left on the clock to win game 3 and make the series 2-1 instead of 3-0. OG Anthony hit the game-winning shot at the buzzer and he has now given the Toronto Raptors a chance to tie this series at 2 games a piece.
Boston will look to get back on track and it’s going to start with their defense. We already know Toronto is going to play great defense because they prove that game in and game out why they are ranked #1 in defense in the NBA. With both of these teams concentrating on defense, there’s no other reason needed for us to fire away at this total so let’s get right into it.
Toronto stealing a last-minute win
The Toronto Raptors lost the first two games of this series, but they stole game 3 to make this interesting at 2-1 instead of 3-0. All three of the games in this series have gone UNDER the total and with Toronto’s defense playing down 2-1 in this series, they will need to step up again and have another low scoring game.
Toronto is not going to win this game in a shootout and they know that. They know they need their defense to win games. The Toronto Raptors are the #1 defense in the league and they show that every game so nothing changes today. They are ranked number 1 in points against per game on defense. They are ranked #2 at field goal percentage against per game on defense and they are ranked #1 in 3 point percentage against per game on defense so it’s not going to be easy for Boston to score.
Celtics trying to cope with their game 3 loss
On the other side of the ball, we have the Boston Celtics. They are coming into game 4 pissed off they didn’t win game 3 and take a demanding 3-0 lead in this best of 7 series against the Toronto Raptors. Their defense played great last game and has been all series. Boston’s defense is ranked #2 when it comes to points against per game and it is showing. Toronto averages 112 points per game, but in the first three games, Toronto was held to 94 points, 99 points, and 104. Boston knows if they want to win this game, they can’t let up more then 100 points and Jason Tatum and company are going to give it their all to make sure they do that.
Boston’s defense guards the 3 point line very well as well. The Raptors have shot 32.5% from 3 in game 3 and they shot 27.5% from 3 in the 2nd game and 25% in game 1. Boston’s defense is ranked #2 when it comes to 3 point percentage against them and it’s been showing. The Raptors are not getting all of their open looks like they are used to and the pressure is getting to them just like I mentioned in game 3 and I look for that to continue today. Below are some key trends I like for this game.
Raptors vs Celtics pick and Key TRENDS for this game
Under is 4-0 in Raptors last 4 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Raptors last 4 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Raptors last 4 Conference Semifinals games.
Under is 5-0 in Raptors last 5 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Under is 8-1 in Raptors last 9 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Under is 5-1 in Raptors last 6 overall. Under is 5-1 in Raptors last 6 games following an ATS loss.
Under is 4-1 in Raptors last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 4-1 in Raptors last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 6-2 in Raptors last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 10-4 in Raptors last 14 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 9-4 in Raptors last 13 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 9-4 in Raptors last 13 Saturday games. Under is 5-0 in Celtics last 5 overall.
Under is 4-0 in Celtics last 4 games following an ATS win.
Under is 5-0 in Celtics last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in Celtics last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in Celtics last 5 Conference Semifinals games.
Under is 4-0 in Celtics last 4 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 4-0 in Celtics last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 4-0-1 in Celtics last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Under is 5-0 in Celtics last 5 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Under is 4-1 in Celtics last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Celtics last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Celtics last 5 games as a favorite. Under is 4-1 in Celtics last 5 playoff games as a favorite.
Under is 5-2 in Celtics last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
So for this game, RSP is taking the Toronto Raptors/Boston Celtics UNDER 214 for Saturday, September 5th, 2020! We are 4-0 our L/4 Article plays, let’s keep it going today!