Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Prediction 1/15/25 NBA Picks

Toronto Raptors (9-31) vs Boston Celtics (28-11)

Game Info: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 7:30 pm (Scotiabank Arena)

Betting Odds: Toronto Raptors +12.5 -- Over/Under: 229.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The Boston Celtics and the Toronto Raptors duke it out at the Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday night. Here’s a Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Prediction. This article will include a Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Pick.

Boston Celtics 

The Boston Celtics have been in fine form as they've reeled off five wins from their past seven games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after sneaking past the Pelicans in a 120-119 win on Sunday. Jayson Tatum led the team with 38 points and 11 rebounds on 14 of 30 shooting, Kristaps Porzingis added 19 points with 11 rebounds and three blocks while Jaylen Brown chipped in with 16 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists. As a team, the Celtics shot 43 percent from the field and 13 of 44 from the 3-point line. The Celtics withstood an early barrage from the Pelicans and clawed their way back into the contest before they went on a pivotal 8-2 late in the fourth quarter to escape with the narrow win at home. 

Toronto Raptors 

Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors have been in terrible shape as they've lost 16 of their last 18 games overall, but they will be eager to build some momentum after snapping a five-game slide with a 104-101 win over the Warriors on Monday. Scottie Barnes led the team with 23 points, eight rebounds, and six assists, Chris Boucher added 18 points off the bench while RJ Barrett chipped in with 15 points and five assists. As a team, the Raptors shot 47 percent from the field and 12 of 29 from the 3-point line as they looked a step behind by the Warriors for most of the contest, before they closed the final 2:07 on a 6-0 run to steal the much-needed win at home. 

Why the Toronto Raptors will win

  • The Raptors have won seven of their last eight home games against the Celtics following a home win.
  • The Celtics have lost each of their last two games as favorites following a win.
  • The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 11 games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
  • The underdogs have covered the spread in four of the last five games between the Celtics and Raptors at Scotiabank Arena.

Why the Boston Celtics will win

  • The Raptors have lost each of their last 18 night games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Celtics have won each of their last 15 games against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
  • The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against teams that held a winning record.
  • The road team has covered the spread in four of the Celtics' last five games.

Total Points Facts

  • Seven of the Celtics' last eight road games have gone UNDER the total points line.
  • Each of the Raptors' last four home games following a home win has gone UNDER the total points line.

Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Prediction

The Celtics are expected to have a full squad for this meeting, while the Raptors are still missing Immanuel Quickley who is dealing with a groin injury. This looms as a bit of a trap game for the Celtics, as they are fully healthy and should have no trouble beating this slumping Raptors team. However, while the Raptors have been in terrible form, they are coming into this fresh-off a win over the Warriors and could be a handful in this one. It's hard to imagine anything but an easy win for the Celtics here, but I think the Raptors hang around long enough to get the cover in the end. 

Peter’s Pick Toronto +12.5

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