Raptors vs Celtics Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Dec. 31

  • The Celtics are -16.5 favorites vs. the Raptors
  • Total (Over/Under): 234.5 points
  • Watch the game on NBSB | SNET

The Toronto Raptors visit TD Garden to take on the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Boston, MA.

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

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

So far this NBA season, the Raptors are 19-11 against the spread, while the Celtics are 12-20 against the spread.


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Raptors vs. Celtics Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Toronto Raptors O
Boston Celtics U

Celtics vs Raptors Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

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

Celtics vs Raptors Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Raptors will cover the spread for Tuesday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.


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  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 15 of their last 31 away games (+10.71 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have covered the Spread in 23 of their last 38 games (+8.70 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 60 games (+8.60 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the Team Total Over in 26 of their last 42 games (+7.72 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 11 of their last 14 games (+7.55 Units / 47% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 61 of their last 100 games (+18.70 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 60 of their last 81 games (+17.77 Units / 6% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 16 of their last 19 games (+12.55 Units / 58% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 56 of their last 81 games (+11.55 Units / 6% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the Team Total Under in 25 of their last 38 games (+10.40 Units / 24% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Raptors have gone 19-11 (+6.9 Units / 19.6% ROI).

  • 7-25 against the Moneyline (-12.9 Units / -39.45% ROI)
  • 17-15 against the Over for game total points (+0.5 Units / 1.42% ROI)
  • 15-17 against the Under for game total points (-3.7 Units / -10.51% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 12-20 (-10 Units / -28.41% ROI).

  • 23-9 against the Moneyline (-22.85 Units / -11.52% ROI)
  • 15-17 against the Over for game total points (-3.7 Units / -10.51% ROI)
  • 17-15 against the Under for game total points (+0.5 Units / 1.42% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 68 games (-41.97 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Moneyline in 46 of their last 62 games (-37.45 Units / -10% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 37 of their last 100 games (-32.95 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only covered the 4Q Spread in 23 of their last 68 games (-27.25 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Team Total Over in 24 of their last 61 games (-17.93 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 78 games (-32.20 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the Team Total Under in 37 of their last 82 games (-14.45 Units / -15% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only covered the 4Q Spread in 37 of their last 82 games (-14.40 Units / -15% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 16 of their last 42 games (-12.68 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 17 of their last 45 games (-12.67 Units / -25% ROI)

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

The Raptors are 10-49 (.169) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .448

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: .386

The Raptors are 1-14 (.067) when allowing 15 or more second chance points this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .448

The Raptors are 3-16 (.158) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .462

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

The Celtics are 46-10 (.821) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .585

The Celtics were 39-8 (.830) when scoring more second chance points than their opponent last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .566

The Celtics are 34-12 (.739) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: .456

The Celtics are 23-6 (.793) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .437

Toronto Raptors Offensive Stats & Trends

The Raptors have averaged 19.7 fast break points per game (1,871 points/95 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.8

The Raptors have averaged 9.5 fast break points per game (1,804 points/189 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

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

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics made 16.5 three-pointers per game last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

The Celtics have made 18.4 three-pointers per game this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.5

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: 12.8

The Celtics have made 17.0 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.0

Toronto Raptors Defensive Stats & Trends

The Raptors have averaged 33.2 defensive rebounds per game (6,276 rebounds/189 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Raptors have averaged 4.7 blocks per game (536 blocks/114 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Raptors have averaged 4.6 blocks per game (147 blocks/32 games) this season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Raptors have averaged 34.1 defensive rebounds per game (3,888 rebounds/114 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

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

The Celtics have allowed an average of 1.18 points per shot (6,423 points/5,423 shots) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.27

The Celtics allowed an average of 1.19 points per shot (8,957 points/7,515 shots) last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.28


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