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

The Boston Celtics (28-11) hit the road in Atlantic Division play against the Toronto Raptors (9-31) on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 7:30 PM ET. The Celtics are double-digit favorites by 14.5 points in the game, the third matchup between the squads this season. The matchup's point total is set at 229.5.

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 (80.2%)

Raptors vs. Celtics Betting Trends

• The Celtics have covered the spread 16 times over 39 games with a set spread.
• In the Raptors' 40 games this season, they have 20 wins against the spread.
• Celtics games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 17 times out of 40 chances this season.
• Raptors games this year have gone over the total in 21 of 40 opportunities (52.5%).
• Against the spread, Boston has fared worse when playing at home, covering seven times in 21 home games, and nine times in 18 road games.
• The Celtics have hit the over on the total in 12 of 21 home games (57.1%), compared to five of 18 road games (27.8%).
• In 2024-25 against the spread, Toronto has a better winning percentage at home (.571, 12-8-1 record) than away (.421, 8-10-1).
• Raptors games have gone above the over/under 61.9% of the time at home (13 of 21), and 42.1% of the time away (eight of 19).

Celtics Leaders

• Jayson Tatum is averaging 28.1 points, 5.3 assists and 9.4 boards.
• Jaylen Brown's numbers on the season are 23.8 points, 5.9 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game, shooting 46% from the field and 31.9% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.1 made 3-pointers.
• Derrick White's numbers on the season are 16.4 points, 4.4 boards and 4.3 assists per game, shooting 44.3% from the floor and 37.9% from beyond the arc, with an average of 3.4 made treys.
• Payton Pritchard is averaging 14.6 points, 3.6 boards and 3.3 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.9 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
• Jrue Holiday's numbers on the season are 11.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4 assists per game, shooting 45.1% from the field and 34.3% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.8 made treys.

Raptors Leaders

• RJ Barrett averages 22.4 points for the Raptors, plus 6.6 boards and 5.8 assists.
• Jakob Poeltl averages 14.8 points, 10.6 boards and 2.7 assists. He is also sinking 60.5% of his shots from the field (sixth in league).
• Scottie Barnes averages 20.4 points, 8.1 boards and 6.4 assists. He is sinking 46.9% of his shots from the floor and 28.6% from beyond the arc, with 1.5 triples per game.
• The Raptors receive 16.3 points per game from Gradey Dick, plus 3.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists.
• Ochai Agbaji's numbers on the season are 10.8 points, 3.8 boards and 1.7 assists per contest. He is making 50.9% of his shots from the field and 40.4% from 3-point range, with an average of 1.6 triples.

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