Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Prediction 12/20/2025 Today’s NBA Picks

The Boston Celtics and the Toronto Raptors duke it out at the Scotiabank Arena on Saturday 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 in great form as they’ve won six of their last eight games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after blowing past the Heat in a 129-116 home win last night. Derrick White led the team with 33 points and six assists on 11 of 20 shooting, Jaylen Brown added 30 points with nine rebounds and seven assists while Sam Hauser drained five 3-pointers to finish with 15 points off the bench.

As a team, the Celtics shot 54 percent from the field and a sizzling 21 of 43 from the 3-point line. But despite the impressive shooting, the Celtics didn’t get any separation until the fourth quarter where they outscored the Heat by 37-27 to make it look easy in the end. 

Toronto Raptors Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors were struggling during a seven-game stretch where they lost six games, but they are now aiming for a third straight victory after outlasting the Bucks in a 111-105 road win on Thursday. Brandon Ingram led the team with 29 points, eight rebounds and three assists on nine of 18 shooting, Scottie Barnes tallied 24 points with 11 rebounds and two blocks on 10 of 14 shooting while Sandro Mamukelashvili chipped in with 18 points.

As a team, the Raptors shot 50 percent from the field and 13 of 35 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 31 points in the first quarter to take an early 11-point lead. This isn’t massive, but they kept the Bucks in check the entire game, which was enough to maintain a narrow lead to the final buzzer. The Raptors got next to nothing from their bench players as their reserves were outscored by the Bucks’ by 48-21 but their starters dominated this one. 

Why the Toronto Raptors will win

• The Raptors have won nine of their last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
• The Celtics have lost five of their last nine games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
• The Raptors have covered the spread in five of their last six games when playing with a rest advantage.
• The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in 12 of their last 15 road games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.

Why the Boston Celtics will win

• The Celtics have won 12 of their last 13 games against the Raptors.
• The Raptors have lost 23 of their last 25 night games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games at Scotiabank Arena.
• The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Raptors teams that held a winning record.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the last six night games between the Celtics and Raptors at Scotiabank Arena have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Eight of the Celtics’ last nine night games at Scotiabank Arena have gone UNDER the total points line.

Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Prediction

The Celtics are still missing Jayson Tatum, while the Raptors have ruled out RJ Barrett, and they are keeping an eye on Jakob Poeltl who is questionable with back soreness. The Celtics are coming into this contest with plenty of momentum. They were always going to open as favorites on the road here, but the Raptors have strung together three nice wins.

They are playing at home, and they are well-rested compared to the Celtics, who are playing their second game of a back to back set. The Celtics have been the more consistent team so far, but they rely so heavily on the 3-point shot and I think that could hurt them on a back to back, so I am leaning with the Raptors at home.

Peter Tran's Pick: Toronto +1.5