This is an 8* TOTAL EAST-COAST EXPRESS on the UNDER between the Toronto Raptors and the Boston Celtics.

When the smoke clears at the end of this one, we're looking for this total to sneak below the posted number. Both teams are coming off high-scoring victories and in this early Atlantic Division battle, we're expecting more of a defensive battle. Boston's bench would outscore the 76ers reserves 67-15 in a 112-95 home win on Wednesday, while the Raptors would battle back for a 106-99 victory over Indiana in their home and season opener. Since February 3rd of last season, the Celtics are 25-12, the second most wins in the league behind only the Warriors, who have 31. That includes two victories over Toronto in that span, both games were complete wars, decided by a combined three points. Note that Toronto has seen the total go UNDER the number in eight of its last 15 as a road dog of three points or less, while Boston has seen the total sneak below the posted number in 25 of its last 48 after scoring 105 points or more. Play on the UNDER.

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