Celtics vs Raptors Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 15

  • The Celtics are -14.5 favorites vs. the Raptors
  • Total (Over/Under): 229.5 points
  • Watch the game on NBSB | SNET

The Boston Celtics visit Scotiabank Arena to take on the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Toronto, Canada.

The Celtics are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -14.5 (-105).

The Celtics vs Raptors Over/Under is 229.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Celtics are 15-23 against the spread, while the Raptors are 22-16 against the spread.


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Celtics vs. Raptors Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Boston Celtics-14.5 -105O 229.5 -105-1100
Toronto Raptors +14.5 -115U 229.5 -115+675

Raptors vs Celtics Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Wednesday‘s game with 80.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Celtics and Raptors.

Raptors vs Celtics Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Celtics will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 55.1% confidence.


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  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 66 of their last 88 games (+23.77 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 39 away games (+17.40 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 60 of their last 100 games (+16.55 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the Team Total Under in 30 of their last 45 games (+13.20 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 27 away games (+12.30 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 20 of their last 39 games (+10.96 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 26 games at home (+9.20 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 23 of their last 35 games at home (+9.20 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have covered the 2Q Spread in 25 of their last 39 games (+8.80 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 24 of their last 37 games at home (+8.75 Units / 20% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 15-23 (-10.3 Units / -24.01% ROI).

  • 28-11 against the Moneyline (-24.95 Units / -10.49% ROI)
  • 17-22 against the Over for game total points (-7.2 Units / -16.78% ROI)
  • 22-17 against the Under for game total points (+3.3 Units / 7.69% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Raptors have gone 22-16 (+4.4 Units / 10% ROI).

  • 9-31 against the Moneyline (-16.1 Units / -39.36% ROI)
  • 21-19 against the Over for game total points (+0.1 Units / 0.23% ROI)
  • 19-21 against the Under for game total points (-4.1 Units / -9.32% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 81 games (-32.70 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 13 of their last 37 games at home (-14.50 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only covered the 4Q Spread in 33 of their last 74 games (-13.45 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 20 of their last 50 games (-13.28 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only covered the 3Q Spread in 14 of their last 37 games at home (-12.40 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 29 of their last 75 games (-45.34 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Moneyline in 51 of their last 69 games (-39.55 Units / -10% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 38 of their last 100 games (-30.75 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only covered the 4Q Spread in 26 of their last 75 games (-28.85 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 83 games (-23.90 Units / -25% ROI)

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Boston Celtics: Keys to the Game vs. the Toronto Raptors

The Celtics are 24-6 (.800) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .437

The Celtics are 19-4 (.826) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .457

The Celtics were 34-8 (.810) when scoring 15 or more second chance points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

The Celtics are 23-7 (.767) when making 15 or more three-pointers this season — 9th-best in the NBA. The Raptors have allowed 14.4 made three-pointers per game this season — 4th-worst in the NBA.

Toronto Raptors: Keys to the Game vs. the Boston Celtics

The Raptors are 2-18 (.100) when allowing 15 or more second chance points this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .436

The Raptors are 1-8 (.111) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .391

The Raptors are 4-48 (.077) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .220

The Raptors are 5-17 (.227) when scoring 15 or more second chance points this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .564

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have made 16.2 three-pointers per game on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.9

The Celtics have made 16.6 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.7

The Celtics have made 17.9 three-pointers per game this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.5

The Celtics have made 2,049 three-pointers since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NBA teams

Toronto Raptors Offensive Stats & Trends

The Raptors have averaged 18.2 fast break points per game (3,433 points/189 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.4

The Raptors averaged 20.7 fast break points per game (847 points/41 games) at home last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.8

The Raptors averaged 18.7 fast break points per game (1,531 points/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.4

The Raptors have averaged 18.4 fast break points per game (2,241 points/122 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.8

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have averaged 37.5 defensive rebounds per game (4,539 rebounds/121 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Celtics averaged 37.9 defensive rebounds per game (3,109 rebounds/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics averaged 6.6 blocks per game (538 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Celtics have averaged 5.7 blocks per game (222 blocks/39 games) this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

Toronto Raptors Defensive Stats & Trends

The Raptors have averaged 34.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,363 rebounds/40 games) this season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.4

The Raptors have averaged 8.5 steals per game (1,598 steals/189 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Raptors averaged 33.8 defensive rebounds per game (2,769 rebounds/82 games) last season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Raptors have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (256 blocks/60 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0


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