Toronto vs Boston Prediction 26 February 2025

The hosts are in 13th place in the standings, and their prospects for the rest of the season are mainly about padding their stats. So, we won't be surprised to see the Raptors playing at a fast pace, trying to take as many shots as possible. Yes, Ingram will definitely not be on the court. But even without him, there are players like Barnes, Barrett, Quickley, and Dick who can deliver good performances. This was the case against Phoenix (127:109). The only downside is the players' lack of consistency. On average, the Canadians score a modest 110.9 points per game. Considering their opponent is the highly efficient Boston, it's hard for us to predict major achievements from the "dinosaurs." Their shooting percentage is 46.6% (14th). In terms of fouls, the team is the worst in the league, with 21.6 per game. For this reason, we primarily expect local setbacks rather than successes. It will be challenging against the reigning champion.

The representatives of Boston are doing relatively well: a 71.9% win rate and second place in the East. We understand that in a regular season game, Boston will play in a very relaxed manner. This could allow them to achieve success in many areas. On average, Mazzulla's team scores 117.4 points per game. They concede significantly less-108 (3rd in the NBA). Looking at recent games, their defense has been very good: this was the case against New York (118:105), Philadelphia (124:104), and San Antonio (116:103). Of course, visiting teams often try to outshoot their opponent, but with a shooting percentage of 46.1% (17th), they tend to excel more at home. On the road, they'll need to put in some effort: considering the absence of any lineup issues, they can achieve great success on the opponent's half. And as for the offense, Tatum and Brown will do everything as needed.