Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Prediction and Betting Tips | Jan. 15, 2025

The Boston Celtics play the Toronto Raptors for the third time this season on Wednesday. A win by the defending champs will give them the season series. Jayson Tatum, coming off an impressive performance against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, will lead the Celtics.

The Raptors hope to pull off another upset when they host the Celtics. Toronto beat the Steph Curry-led Golden State Warriors 104-101 on Monday. A victory by the home team will give them first back-to-back wins since early December.

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Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Preview, Prediction, Starting Lineups and Betting Tips

Scotiabank Arena in Toronto will host the Celtics-Raptors showdown. Basketball fans can watch the game by streaming the game via the NBA League Pass.

Moneyline: Celtics (-750) vs. Raptors (+525)

Odds: Celtics (-13.0) vs. Raptors (+13.0)

Total (O/U): Celtics (o229.5 -110) vs. Raptors (u229.5 -110)

Editor’s Note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

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Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors preview

After opening 2025 with three straight wins, the Boston Celtics are 2-2 in their last four games. They needed Jayson Tatum’s heroics to beat the injury-hampered Pelicans. Boston’s defense has struggled during that stretch.

The Raptors will not have Immanuel Quickley, who is dealing with a left hip strain. Boston can’t afford to overlook the hosts after what they did to the Warriors. The Celtics offense has been doing fine, but they will have a rough night if their defense continues to stutter.

The Raptors downed the Warriors behind stellar defensive play and a balanced attack led by Scottie Barnes. Edging the Celtics, owners of the second-best offensive rating in the NBA, in a shootout will be tough. Toronto must again have an impressive shift on defense to stifle the defending champs and hope for an upset.

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Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors predicted starting lineups

Celtics

PG: Derrick White | PG: Jrue Holiday | SG: Jaylen Brown | PF: Jayson Tatum | C: Kristaps Porzingis

Raptors

PG: Davion Mitchell | SG: Gradey Dick | SF: RJ Barrett | PF: Scottie Barnes | C: Jakob Poeltl

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Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors betting tips

Derrick White has had his way with the Raptors this season, averaging 17.0 points per game on 46.4% shooting, including 40.0% from deep. White likely continues his good form against the same opponents and tops his 12.5 (O/U) points prop.

RJ Barrett had 25 points in his only appearance against the Celtics in mid-November. For his career, the former New York Knicks star is averaging 21.1 PPG when facing the Cs. Barrett could hit the over in his 20.5 (O/U) points prop.

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Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors prediction

The Celtics have the firepower advantage and the healthier team than the Raptors. Still, the defending champs are not in their best form. Jayson Tatum and Co. likely win the season series but allow the Raptors to cover the +13.0 spread.