Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Player Prop Picks 1/15/25 NBA Picks

The Boston Celtics (28-11) are set to face the Toronto Raptors (9-31) on January 15, 2025, at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. In their previous meeting on December 31, 2024, the Celtics dominated the Raptors with a 125-71 victory, marking Toronto’s worst loss of the season and extending their losing streak to eleven games. 

The Celtics, currently second in the Eastern Conference, have been performing at a high level, with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown leading the offense. Their defense has also been formidable, contributing to their strong record.

Conversely, the Raptors have struggled throughout the season, facing challenges such as injuries to key players like RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley. Their offense has been inconsistent, and turnovers have been a significant issue.

Jayson Tatum Over 3.5 Three Pointers

Jayson Tatum has been a significant contributor to the Boston Celtics’ offense. He’s averaging 28.1 points per game over 36 games, with a field goal percentage of 46.2%. In addition to his scoring, Tatum contributes 9.4 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game.

We’ve seen Jayson Tatum fail to make over 3 three-pointers in his last four games but his line has stayed at a steady 3.5. This is the game I want to buy low on Jayson Tatum to have a bounce-back game from beyond the arc. The Toronto Raptors have been susceptible to giving up a lot of threes this season. They’re currently giving up 14.4 threes per game to opposing teams which is the fourth most in the whole league. 

Scottie Barnes Over 19.5 Points

Scottie Barnes has been a pivotal player for the Toronto Raptors. He’s averaging 20.3 points per game, showcasing his scoring prowess. Barnes’ shooting efficiency is notable, with a field goal percentage of 47.1%. In addition to his scoring, Barnes contributes significantly across the board, averaging 8.2 rebounds and 6.4 assists per game. His versatility and consistent performance continue to be invaluable assets for the Raptors as they progress through the season.

Scotty Barnes has scored 20 or more points in five of his last seven games and has become this Toronto Raptors’ main offensive contributor. In a game where I expect the Toronto Raptors to be down and need to battle back, I want to take Scotty Barnes to have a big night. If the Raptors want to stay close in this one he will need to be aggressive on offense. 

Jrue Holiday Over 3.5 Assists

Jrue Holiday has been a valuable addition to the Boston Celtics during this season, contributing significantly to the team’s playmaking efforts. He’s averaging 3.9 assists per game. In addition to his assist numbers, Holiday contributes 12.0 points and 4.2 rebounds per game, while maintaining a field goal percentage of 45.3%. His experience and court vision have been instrumental in orchestrating the Celtics’ offense, providing stability and leadership from the point guard position.

Since returning back from injury Jrue Holiday has cleared this line of 3.5 assists in five of the seven games he’s played. He has a favorable matchup in this one going against the Toronto Raptors who gives up 27 assists per game to opposing teams which is well above the league average. We all know this Boston Celtics team has plenty of scorers which makes it easy for Jrue Holiday to stack up the assists.