Raptors vs. Celtics Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for January 15

Raptors vs. Celtics Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• Venue: Scotiabank Arena -- Toronto, Ontario
• Coverage: TSN and NBCS-BOS

Atlantic Division opponents meet when the Boston Celtics (28-11) visit the Toronto Raptors (9-31) at Scotiabank Arena, beginning at 7:30 PM ET on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. The Celtics are 12.5-point favorites in the game, the third matchup between the squads this season. The point total in the matchup is 229.

Raptors vs. Celtics Odds & Spread

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Raptors vs. Celtics Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Celtics win (80.5%)

Raptors vs. Celtics Betting Trends

• The Celtics are 16-22-1 against the spread this season.
• In the Raptors' 40 games this year, they have 20 wins against the spread.
• This season, 17 of the Celtics' games have gone over the point total out of 40 chances.
• Raptors games this season have hit the over on 21 of 40 set point totals (52.5%).
• Boston has done a better job covering the spread when playing on the road (9-8-1) than it has at home (7-14-0).
• In terms of point totals, the Celtics hit the over more often in home games, as they've exceeded the total 12 times in 21 opportunities this season (57.1%). On the road, they have hit the over five times in 18 opportunities (27.8%).
• Against the spread, Toronto has been better at home (12-8-1) than on the road (8-10-1).
• Raptors games have gone above the over/under more frequently at home (13 times out of 21) than away (eight of 19) this year.

Celtics Leaders

• Jayson Tatum averages 28.1 points, 9.4 boards and 5.3 assists, shooting 46.2% from the floor and 35.9% from beyond the arc, with 3.7 made treys per game (sixth in NBA).
• Jaylen Brown averages 23.8 points, 5.9 boards and 4.8 assists, shooting 46% from the field and 31.9% from beyond the arc, with 2.1 made treys per contest.
• Derrick White averages 16.4 points, 4.4 boards and 4.3 assists, shooting 44.3% from the field and 37.9% from beyond the arc, with 3.4 made treys per game (10th in league).
• Payton Pritchard's numbers on the season are 14.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.3 assists per contest, shooting 46.2% from the field and 41.3% from beyond the arc, with an average of 3.4 made 3-pointers (10th in NBA).
• Jrue Holiday is averaging 11.8 points, 4.2 boards and 4 assists. At the other end, he averages 1 steal and 0.5 blocked shots.

Raptors Leaders

• RJ Barrett averages 22.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 5.8 assists. He is also sinking 45.9% of his shots from the floor and 32.8% from beyond the arc, with 1.8 triples per contest.
• The Raptors receive 14.8 points per game from Jakob Poeltl, plus 10.6 rebounds and 2.7 assists.
• The Raptors are receiving 20.4 points, 8.1 rebounds and 6.4 assists per game from Scottie Barnes.
• Per game, Gradey Dick gives the Raptors 16.3 points, 3.4 boards and 2.1 assists, plus 0.9 steals and 0.2 blocks.
• Ochai Agbaji averages 10.8 points, 3.8 boards and 1.7 assists. He is draining 50.9% of his shots from the field and 40.4% from beyond the arc, with 1.6 triples per contest.

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