
Raptors vs Celtics Prediction 1/15/25 NBA Picks Today
Boston Celtics (28-11) vs. Toronto Raptors (9-31)
January 15, 2025 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Toronto Raptors +13.5; Over/Under: 230
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The Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. Here’s a Raptors vs Celtics Prediction. This article will include a Raptors vs Celtics Pick.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Pelicans, lost to the Kings, and play the Magic, Hawks, and Warriors next. The Boston Celtics are averaging 118 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 108.7 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 28.1 points and 9.4 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 23.8 points and 5.9 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 79.4 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors lost to the Pistons, beat the Warriors, and will meet the Bucks, Magic, and Hawks next. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 111 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 118.8 points on 47.5 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 22.4 points and 6.6 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 20.4 points and 8.1 rebounds. Gradey Dick is the third double-digit scorer, and Jakob Poeltl is dishing 2.7 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 74.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Celtics have lost each of their last three games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Raptors have won 10 of their last 11 games against the Celtics at Scotiabank Arena following a win.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 12 games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in four of the Celtics’ last five games at Scotiabank Arena.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Raptors have lost each of their last 19 games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Celtics have won each of their last 10 games against the Raptors.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
- The favorites have covered the spread in nine of the Raptors’ last 11 games.
Toronto Raptors Player Facts
- RJ Barrett ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for fast break points per game (5.1) this season.
- Jakob Poeltl ranks 2nd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FG% (60.5%) this season.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Jayson Tatum is one of only three players in the league to be leading his team for points, rebounds, and assists this season.
- Payton Pritchard ranks 4th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (4.4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (20.3).
- The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (26.2).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for turnovers per game this season (12.0).
- The Celtics rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (80.1%).
Raptors vs Celtics Injury Report
The Boston Celtics don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
The Toronto Raptors will be without Immanuel Quickley due to a groin injury.
Raptors vs Celtics Prediction
The Boston Celtics keep getting these inflated lines that I want nothing to do with. Sure, the Celtics are capable of taking the Raptors behind the woodshed, but they’re also 6-9 ATS in their last 15 games as a double-digit favorite. Since December, the Celtics have had three outright losses as double-digit favorites. That includes the loss to the Kings just last week. The Toronto Raptors are as healthy as they’ve been all season, and they’re coming off a big upset win over the Warriors. This isn’t the same banged-up Raptors the Celtics faced on New Year’s Eve, where they won by a million points. I’ll take the boatload of points with the Raptors at home.