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NBA Betting Preview: Celtics vs Raptors

The Boston Celtics tip off against the Toronto Raptors in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Can Celtics Gain the Upper Hand?

On the Moneyline, we want to be backing the Celtics and that is our betting prediction at odds of -127. We simply need them to beat the Raptors.

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Celtics Have 9 Wins in Past 10 on H2H

Boston Celtics previous game saw them claim a 129-116 home win over Miami Heat at TD Garden. Derrick White led the way with 33 points, while Jaylen Brown added 30 and Sam Hauser chipped in 15.

Toronto Raptors have now suffered four straight home defeats. In their last game, they won on the road at Fiserv Forum when beating Milwaukee Bucks 111-105. Brandon Ingram registered 29 points, Scottie Barnes managed 24 points and 11 rebounds, with Sandro Mamukelashvili scoring 18 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Celtics have claimed back-to-back victories over the Raptors. Both wins came at Scotiabank Arena and the scorelines were 111-101 and 121-113. The Celtics have won nine of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Raptors logo Raptors 17 11 0.607 115.3 112.9 2.4 8-6 9-5 3-4 15-7 4-6 2W
Celtics logo Celtics 16 11 0.593 116.6 111 5.6 9-5 7-6 4-4 12-8 7-3 1W
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Boston Celtics – Last 10 Games

7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Celtics are averaging 120.0 points, 41.8 rebounds, 23.4 assists, 8.7 steals and 5.7 blocks while shooting 49.2% from the field and 80.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 112.8 points and 40.9 rebounds per matchup.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 28.9 points, 6.8 rebounds and 5.7 assists, while Derrick White averages 4.4 (42.7%) 3-pointers made.

Toronto Raptors – Last 10 Games

The Raptors have won 4 and lost 6 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 106.0 points, 43.4 rebounds, 28.4 assists, 8.7 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field and 73.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 112.0 points and 43.9 rebounds.

Brandon Ingram is averaging 22.8 points and 2.2 (44.9%) 3-pointers made. Scottie Barnes has an average of 8.5 rebounds and Immanuel Quickley 6.0 assists.

Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Prediction & Picks

Our Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, correct score recommendation and best bet builder insights.

Game Prediction

Our pick is to confidently back Celtics on the Moneyline for this NBA contest. You can get -127 that the road team get the upper hand against their opponents.

We only publish our basketball predictions once we’ve got a clear and confident read on team news and the latest NBA form. We also stay sharp by digging into the most valuable stats to support every pick we make.

Key Celtics vs Raptors stats:

  • Celtics have won 7 of their last 10 games.
  • Celtics have won 13 of their last 20 games.
  • Raptors have lost their last 4 games at home.
  • Raptors have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
  • Raptors have lost their last 2 games against Celtics.

Celtics Moneyline Probability

If you go by the best betting sites, our pick has a 55.9% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

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Totals Over 223.5
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Correct Score Prediction

Celtics Celtics logo 116 - 114 Raptors logo Raptors

We’ll throw a dart when it comes to the Celtics landing a 116-114 win. This correct score prediction is available at tasty odds and could be an entertaining wager to place.

Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Predicting a Tight Affair

Toronto Raptors are on offer at +108 on the Moneyline if you want to back this franchise, with Boston Celtics available at -127. The hosts have a 48% chance of victory in the eyes of the most popular NBA sportsbooks.

The spread is currently 2, with the total points line at 223.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you want to back Over 223.5, it’s -114.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Player Props & Micro Betting

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Points, Assists, Rebounds, Steals and Three-Pointers. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

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Raptors Have Endured Four Straight Home Losses

The Raptors have dropped their last four at Scotiabank Arena. They own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 111.70 points scored and 111.10 points allowed.

The Celtics have a 6-4 record in their last 10 road games, scoring 114.30 points per contest and conceding 110.30.

The Celtics earned a 121-113 win over the Raptors the last time they played at Scotiabank Arena. Across the last 10 head-to-head meetings at Scotiabank Arena, the Celtics have come out on top six times, with the Raptors having four wins.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O223.5 U223.5
Toronto Raptors logo Toronto Raptors Home Stats 6-4 222.80 111.70 111.10 5 5
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Away Stats 6-4 224.60 114.30 110.30 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O223.5 = Games Over 223.5 Points
  • U223.5 = Games Under 223.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Stats
Toronto Raptors logo Toronto Raptors Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Boston Celtics Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jaylen Brown 26 33.78 763 130 29.3 5.0 2.1 6.3 0.4 1.1
Derrick White 26 33.31 477 132 18.3 5.1 3.3 4.1 1.4 1.3
Payton Pritchard 27 32.22 442 135 16.4 5.0 2.7 4.3 0.1 0.7

Toronto Raptors Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Brandon Ingram 28 34.25 617 107 22.0 3.8 1.7 5.9 0.5 0.9
Scottie Barnes 28 33.92 554 145 19.8 5.2 1.4 8.0 1.6 1.4
Immanuel Quickley 27 32.19 437 169 16.2 6.3 2.4 4.3 0.0 1.2

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Boston Celtics Lineups

19 Dec NBA
Heat 116-129 Celtics
15 Dec NBA
Pistons 112-105 Celtics
11 Dec NBA
Celtics 101-116 Bucks
07 Dec NBA
Celtics 121-113 Raptors
05 Dec NBA
Lakers 105-126 Celtics
04 Dec NBA
Celtics 146-101 Wizards
02 Dec NBA
Knicks 117-123 Celtics
30 Nov NBA
Celtics 117-115 Cavaliers
29 Nov NBA
Celtics 115-119 Timberwolves
26 Nov NBA
Pistons 114-117 Celtics

Previous Toronto Raptors Lineups

18 Dec NBA
Raptors 111-105 Bucks
15 Dec NBA
Raptors 106-96 Heat
09 Dec NBA
Knicks 117-101 Raptors
07 Dec NBA
Celtics 121-113 Raptors
05 Dec NBA
Hornets 111-86 Raptors
04 Dec NBA
Lakers 123-120 Raptors
02 Dec NBA
Trail Blazers 118-121 Raptors
30 Nov NBA
Raptors 94-116 Knicks
29 Nov NBA
Raptors 111-118 Hornets
26 Nov NBA
Pacers 95-97 Raptors

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 19 8 0.704 120.2 112.4 7.8 13-2 6-6 5-2 15-8 8-2 1L
Raptors 17 11 0.607 115.3 112.9 2.4 8-6 9-5 3-4 15-7 4-6 2W
Celtics 16 11 0.593 116.6 111 5.6 9-5 7-6 4-4 12-8 7-3 1W
76ers 15 11 0.577 116.8 115.5 1.3 8-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 6-4 1W
Nets 7 19 0.269 109.6 115.5 -5.9 3-11 4-8 1-7 6-14 4-6 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 21 6 0.778 119.1 113.1 6 12-2 9-4 5-3 16-5 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 15 14 0.517 118.7 117 1.7 9-8 6-6 6-2 12-11 3-7 3L
Bulls 12 15 0.444 118.3 122 -3.7 7-6 5-9 3-5 9-10 3-7 2W
Bucks 11 17 0.393 113.6 117.4 -3.8 8-8 3-9 3-4 9-13 3-7 2L
Pacers 6 21 0.222 110.3 118.1 -7.8 5-10 1-11 2-5 4-12 4-6 3L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 15 12 0.556 117.8 114.5 3.3 10-5 5-7 5-2 12-9 5-5 2L
Heat 15 13 0.536 120 117.3 2.7 10-4 5-9 2-3 9-8 3-7 1L
Hawks 15 14 0.517 117.6 118.3 -0.7 5-7 10-7 4-2 9-9 4-6 2L
Hornets 9 18 0.333 115.5 118.7 -3.2 6-8 3-10 2-4 8-12 5-5 2W
Wizards 4 21 0.16 112 126.4 -14.4 2-9 2-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 25 2 0.926 123 106.1 16.9 13-1 12-1 5-1 21-2 9-1 1W
Nuggets 20 6 0.769 125.6 116.2 9.4 8-4 12-2 2-1 14-5 8-2 6W
Timberwolves 17 10 0.63 119.4 114.6 4.8 9-5 8-5 3-3 12-9 7-3 1L
Trail Blazers 11 16 0.407 118.8 122.3 -3.5 5-6 6-10 3-3 9-11 4-6 2W
Jazz 10 16 0.385 119.6 126.8 -7.2 7-8 3-8 0-5 6-12 5-5 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 19 7 0.731 119.2 117.4 1.8 7-4 12-3 3-2 14-5 7-3 2W
Suns 15 12 0.556 114.2 113.9 0.3 9-5 6-7 6-3 14-11 4-6 1W
Warriors 13 15 0.464 113.8 112.7 1.1 7-4 6-11 3-2 10-10 4-6 3L
Kings 6 21 0.222 111.7 122.8 -11.1 3-8 3-13 1-3 4-18 2-8 4L
Clippers 6 21 0.222 110.9 117 -6.1 3-8 3-13 1-4 4-14 1-9 5L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 20 7 0.741 119.9 113.7 6.2 10-2 10-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 5W
Rockets 16 8 0.667 121.1 112.1 9 8-2 8-6 2-3 9-7 6-4 2L
Grizzlies 13 14 0.481 114.4 115.2 -0.8 6-7 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 2W
Mavericks 11 17 0.393 113 116.7 -3.7 8-9 3-8 2-5 5-12 6-4 1W
Pelicans 6 22 0.214 114.9 123 -8.1 4-12 2-10 2-6 3-19 3-7 3W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 21 6 0.778 119.1 113.1 6 12-2 9-4 5-3 16-5 6-4 1L
Knicks 19 8 0.704 120.2 112.4 7.8 13-2 6-6 5-2 15-8 8-2 1L
Raptors 17 11 0.607 115.3 112.9 2.4 8-6 9-5 3-4 15-7 4-6 2W
Celtics 16 11 0.593 116.6 111 5.6 9-5 7-6 4-4 12-8 7-3 1W
76ers 15 11 0.577 116.8 115.5 1.3 8-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 6-4 1W
Magic 15 12 0.556 117.8 114.5 3.3 10-5 5-7 5-2 12-9 5-5 2L
Heat 15 13 0.536 120 117.3 2.7 10-4 5-9 2-3 9-8 3-7 1L
Cavaliers 15 14 0.517 118.7 117 1.7 9-8 6-6 6-2 12-11 3-7 3L
Hawks 15 14 0.517 117.6 118.3 -0.7 5-7 10-7 4-2 9-9 4-6 2L
Bulls 12 15 0.444 118.3 122 -3.7 7-6 5-9 3-5 9-10 3-7 2W
Bucks 11 17 0.393 113.6 117.4 -3.8 8-8 3-9 3-4 9-13 3-7 2L
Hornets 9 18 0.333 115.5 118.7 -3.2 6-8 3-10 2-4 8-12 5-5 2W
Nets 7 19 0.269 109.6 115.5 -5.9 3-11 4-8 1-7 6-14 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 21 0.222 110.3 118.1 -7.8 5-10 1-11 2-5 4-12 4-6 3L
Wizards 4 21 0.16 112 126.4 -14.4 2-9 2-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 25 2 0.926 123 106.1 16.9 13-1 12-1 5-1 21-2 9-1 1W
Nuggets 20 6 0.769 125.6 116.2 9.4 8-4 12-2 2-1 14-5 8-2 6W
Spurs 20 7 0.741 119.9 113.7 6.2 10-2 10-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 5W
Lakers 19 7 0.731 119.2 117.4 1.8 7-4 12-3 3-2 14-5 7-3 2W
Rockets 16 8 0.667 121.1 112.1 9 8-2 8-6 2-3 9-7 6-4 2L
Timberwolves 17 10 0.63 119.4 114.6 4.8 9-5 8-5 3-3 12-9 7-3 1L
Suns 15 12 0.556 114.2 113.9 0.3 9-5 6-7 6-3 14-11 4-6 1W
Grizzlies 13 14 0.481 114.4 115.2 -0.8 6-7 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 2W
Warriors 13 15 0.464 113.8 112.7 1.1 7-4 6-11 3-2 10-10 4-6 3L
Trail Blazers 11 16 0.407 118.8 122.3 -3.5 5-6 6-10 3-3 9-11 4-6 2W
Mavericks 11 17 0.393 113 116.7 -3.7 8-9 3-8 2-5 5-12 6-4 1W
Jazz 10 16 0.385 119.6 126.8 -7.2 7-8 3-8 0-5 6-12 5-5 1L
Kings 6 21 0.222 111.7 122.8 -11.1 3-8 3-13 1-3 4-18 2-8 4L
Clippers 6 21 0.222 110.9 117 -6.1 3-8 3-13 1-4 4-14 1-9 5L
Pelicans 6 22 0.214 114.9 123 -8.1 4-12 2-10 2-6 3-19 3-7 3W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 25 2 0.926 123 106.1 16.9 13-1 12-1 5-1 21-2 9-1 1W
Pistons 21 6 0.778 119.1 113.1 6 12-2 9-4 5-3 16-5 6-4 1L
Nuggets 20 6 0.769 125.6 116.2 9.4 8-4 12-2 2-1 14-5 8-2 6W
Spurs 20 7 0.741 119.9 113.7 6.2 10-2 10-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 5W
Lakers 19 7 0.731 119.2 117.4 1.8 7-4 12-3 3-2 14-5 7-3 2W
Knicks 19 8 0.704 120.2 112.4 7.8 13-2 6-6 5-2 15-8 8-2 1L
Rockets 16 8 0.667 121.1 112.1 9 8-2 8-6 2-3 9-7 6-4 2L
Timberwolves 17 10 0.63 119.4 114.6 4.8 9-5 8-5 3-3 12-9 7-3 1L
Raptors 17 11 0.607 115.3 112.9 2.4 8-6 9-5 3-4 15-7 4-6 2W
Celtics 16 11 0.593 116.6 111 5.6 9-5 7-6 4-4 12-8 7-3 1W
76ers 15 11 0.577 116.8 115.5 1.3 8-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 6-4 1W
Magic 15 12 0.556 117.8 114.5 3.3 10-5 5-7 5-2 12-9 5-5 2L
Suns 15 12 0.556 114.2 113.9 0.3 9-5 6-7 6-3 14-11 4-6 1W
Heat 15 13 0.536 120 117.3 2.7 10-4 5-9 2-3 9-8 3-7 1L
Hawks 15 14 0.517 117.6 118.3 -0.7 5-7 10-7 4-2 9-9 4-6 2L
Cavaliers 15 14 0.517 118.7 117 1.7 9-8 6-6 6-2 12-11 3-7 3L
Grizzlies 13 14 0.481 114.4 115.2 -0.8 6-7 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 2W
Warriors 13 15 0.464 113.8 112.7 1.1 7-4 6-11 3-2 10-10 4-6 3L
Bulls 12 15 0.444 118.3 122 -3.7 7-6 5-9 3-5 9-10 3-7 2W
Trail Blazers 11 16 0.407 118.8 122.3 -3.5 5-6 6-10 3-3 9-11 4-6 2W
Mavericks 11 17 0.393 113 116.7 -3.7 8-9 3-8 2-5 5-12 6-4 1W
Bucks 11 17 0.393 113.6 117.4 -3.8 8-8 3-9 3-4 9-13 3-7 2L
Jazz 10 16 0.385 119.6 126.8 -7.2 7-8 3-8 0-5 6-12 5-5 1L
Hornets 9 18 0.333 115.5 118.7 -3.2 6-8 3-10 2-4 8-12 5-5 2W
Nets 7 19 0.269 109.6 115.5 -5.9 3-11 4-8 1-7 6-14 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 21 0.222 110.3 118.1 -7.8 5-10 1-11 2-5 4-12 4-6 3L
Clippers 6 21 0.222 110.9 117 -6.1 3-8 3-13 1-4 4-14 1-9 5L
Kings 6 21 0.222 111.7 122.8 -11.1 3-8 3-13 1-3 4-18 2-8 4L
Pelicans 6 22 0.214 114.9 123 -8.1 4-12 2-10 2-6 3-19 3-7 3W
Wizards 4 21 0.16 112 126.4 -14.4 2-9 2-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak