Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Prediction 2/25/25 NBA Picks

Toronto Raptors (18-39) vs Boston Celtics (41-16)

Game Info: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Scotiabank Arena)

Betting Odds: Toronto Raptors +11.5 -- Over/Under: 226.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: NBC Sports BO

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

Boston Celtics Betting Preview

The Boston Celtics have been on a tear as they've won nine of their last 10 games overall and they will be gunning for a sixth straight win after routing the Knicks in a 118-105 win on Sunday. Jayson Tatum led the team with 25 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists, Jaylen Brown added 24 points on 10 of 21 shooting while Derrick White chipped in with 19 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists. As a team, the Celtics shot 49 percent from the field and 17 of 44 from the 3-point line. The Celtics dominated from the start and outscored the Knicks by 38-19 in the first quarter to open up a 27-point lead. It was more than enough to hold off a late charge from the Knicks who cut the lead to just five points early in the fourth quarter. The Celtics will meet the Pistons and Cavaliers after this game.

Toronto Raptors Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors have been in a slump as they've lost six of their last eight games overall, but they will be feeling much better after getting back on track with a 127-109 win over the Suns on Sunday. RJ Barrett led the team with 23 points and seven assists, Immanuel Quickley added 23 points with eight assists, while Scottie Barnes chipped in with 20 points, nine rebounds, and four assists. As a team, the Raptors shot 48 percent from the field and 20 of 35 from the 3-point line. The Raptors poured in 38 points in the second quarter to take a 15-point lead into halftime, before they exploded for 39 points in the fourth quarter to pull away and make it a blowout win at home. 

Why the Toronto Raptors will win

  • The Raptors have won eight of their last nine home games against the Celtics following a home win.
  • The Celtics have lost four of their last five road games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Raptors.
  • The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 night games following a home win.
  • The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last five home games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.

Why the Boston Celtics will win

  • The Raptors have lost 19 of their last 20 night games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Celtics have won each of their last seven road games.
  • The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Celtics' last five games.
  • The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six night games at Scotiabank Arena.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of the Raptors' last six games as home underdogs has gone OVER the total points line.
  • Each of the Celtics' last five night games at Scotiabank Arena have gone UNDER the total points line.

Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Prediction

The Celtics have decided to rest Jrue Holiday for this meeting, and they are keeping an eye on Al Horford and Luke Kornet who are both questionable. The Raptors are still keeping an eye on Jakob Poeltl who is questionable for this one. The Celtics must be brimming with confidence, as they've barely missed a step over the past 10 games, and they looked great in their big win over the Knicks on Sunday. The Raptors were ice-cold before they took down the slumping Suns in their last outing. The Raptors looked great in their last game, but they had lost six of seven before that game and I don't think they can hang with the Celtics, even if they are missing a couple of players. The Celtics are just running through teams at the moment and I think that trend continues in this one with the Celtics getting the win and cover on the road.

Peter’s Pick Boston -11.5

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