| MATCHUP | Boston Celtics | Toronto Raptors |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 14-9 | 15-9 |
| Where | Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON | |
| When | Sunday, December 7, 2025 | |
| Time | 03:30 PM EST | |
| TV | NBC Sports BO | |
The Boston Celtics pay a visit to the Toronto Raptors at the Scotiabank Arena on Sunday 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 terrific form as they’ve won nine of their last 11 games overall. They will be gunning for a season-high fifth straight victory after making light work of the Lakers in a 126-105 home win on Friday. Jaylen Brown led the team with 30 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, Derrick White added 19 points with six assists, Jordan Walsh scored 17 points on six of seven shooting while Payton Pritchard chipped in with 15 points.
As a team, the Celtics shot 55 percent from the field and a sizzling 24 of 45 from the 3-point line as they caught fire early and dominated the first quarter by 39-17 to take an early 29-point lead. This lead was never really in danger despite a run from the Lakers in the third quarter.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors have gone cold since their nine-game win streak as they are now on a four-game losing streak after getting routed by the Hornets in a 111-86 loss on Friday. Immanuel Quickley led the team with 31 points on 11 of 22 shooting while Scottie Barnes added 13 points with five assists but no other player finished in double figures in scoring.
As a team, the Raptors shot just 37 percent from the field and nine of 29 from the 3-point line as they struggled early on and just couldn’t recover after getting outscored by 35-18 in the second quarter. Things went from bad to worse in the fourth quarter where the Raptors managed just 16 points to get blown out by the Hornets who were only 1-10 on the road going into this meeting.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Raptors have won eight of their last nine day games at Scotiabank Arena.
- The Celtics have lost four of their last seven games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Raptors’ last four games at Scotiabank Arena.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Raptors have lost 11 of their last 12 games against Celtics teams that held a winning record.
- The Celtics have won 11 of their last 12 day games against the Raptors.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last six games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last six games between the Celtics and Raptors at Scotiabank Arena have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Celtics’ last eight day games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Toronto Raptors Player Facts
- Ja’Kobe Walter ranks 10th amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.4) this season.
- Jakob Poeltl ranks 22nd amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (8.2) this season.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Derrick White rank 4th amongst qualified players for steals + blocks per game (2.8) this season.
- Jaylen Brown ranks 4th amongst qualified players for points per 36 minutes (31.3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points per game (20.4) this season.
- The Raptors rank 2nd in the league for assists per game this season (29.8).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (15.8).
- The Celtics rank 30th in the league for free throws made per game this season (14.7).
Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
The Celtics are still missing Jayson Tatum, while the Raptors have ruled out RJ Barrett, and they have Immanuel Quickley listed as questionable with an illness. The Celtics have opened as slight favorites on the road, and I think that’s justified given their recent form compared to the Raptors, who have lost four in a row and just got smashed by the lowly Hornets. The Raptors could snap out of their funk and earn the much-needed win at home, but the Celtics have been the reliable team lately, and I think they continue their strong run with another win and cover here.