NBA Odds: Raptors-Celtics on ESPN

Just when the Toronto Raptors (33-12 SU, 20-25 ATS) were getting healthy, a key rotation player has hit the injured list ahead of Wednesday’s big matchup with the Boston Celtics (25-17 SU, 22-20 ATS), beginning at 8 PM ET on ESPN. Fred VanVleet is listed as day-to-day with a hip/thigh contusion.

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VanVleet appears to have hurt himself during Friday’s 122-105 romp over the Brooklyn Nets (+10 away). He sat out Sunday against the Wizards. Meanwhile, Kyle Lowry logged 50 minutes for the Raptors, and all the remaining starters played more than 40 minutes. They’ll have two days off to prepare for the Celtics, who visit the Nets on Monday before they get themselves back to the Garden. Jonas Valanciunas (thumb) remains out for Toronto.

Kawhi Leonard Leonard, meanwhile, is suffering from tightness in his left leg. Leonard’s issue doesn’t appear to be serious – he finished Sunday’s game in Washington after a brief visit to the dressing room. However, Leonard also played 45 minutes in Toronto’s 140-138 double-overtime win over the Wizards (+5 at home). With the Raptors returning home Thursday to play the Phoenix Suns, there’s a good chance Leonard will sit out the first of these back-to-back games.

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NBA Odds: Raptors Short-Handed at the Garden

The Toronto Raptors (33-12 SU, 20-25 ATS) could be without several key players for Wednesday’s prime-time matchup with the Boston Celtics (25-17 SU, 22-20 ATS), tipping off from the TD Garden at 8 PM ET on ESPN. Jonas Valanciunas (thumb) is definitely not playing; Kawhi Leonard (leg) and Fred VanVleet (hip/thigh) are day-to-day.

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Leonard doesn’t appear to be badly injured, but the Raptors also host the Phoenix Suns on Thursday, making it more likely they’ll play it safe and sit Kawhi in Boston. He also played 45 minutes in Sunday’s 140-138 double-overtime victory over the Washington Wizards (+5 at home).

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NBA Odds: Raptors Down a Few in Boston?


The Toronto Raptors (33-12 SU, 20-25 ATS) could be seriously short-handed for Wednesday’s road game against the Boston Celtics (25-17 SU, 22-20 ATS). ESPN has the coverage at 8 PM ET; Jonas Valanciunas remains out with a dislocated thumb, while Kawhi Leonard (leg) and Fred VanVleet (hip/thigh) are considered day-to-day.

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Kawhi Leonard (leg stiffness) and Fred VanVleet (hip/thigh contusion) are both iffy for the 33-12 Toronto Raptors this Wednesday when they visit the 25-17 Boston Celtics, starting at 8 PM ET on ESPN. Jonas Valanciunas (dislocated thumb) could be out another four weeks before returning.


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The 33-12 Toronto Raptors will visit the 25-17 Boston Celtics this Wednesday night at 8 PM ET on ESPN. Kawhi Leonard (leg) and Fred VanVleet (hip/thigh) are day-to-day for Toronto; Jonas Valanciunas (thumb) is out.

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Kawhi Leonard (leg) and Fred VanVleet (hip/thigh) could sit out for the Toronto Raptors during Wednesday’s visit with the Boston Celtics (8 PM ET, ESPN).