The Raptors are all set to face off against the Boston Celtics on Monday, Jan 15. Today’s game is slated to tip off at 7:30 ET and will be shown on NBCS. Boston enters this contest as 7-point favorites, and the over/under total stands at 242.5. Can the Celtics come out on top as the favorite? Our Raptors vs. Celtics player props and predictions await you below.
Raptors vs. Celtics Odds
- Spread: Celtics -7
- Total 242.5
Game Info
- Date: Monday, Jan 15
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto ON
- TV: NBCS
Celtics Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Celtics have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last three games away from home, the Celtics have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 117 points per game in this stretch.
- In their last three contests as the favorite, Boston has a poor record vs the spread going 1-2. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 2-1.
Raptors Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Raptors have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Toronto has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 125 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Raptors have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-1.
Taking a Look at the Celtics Chances on the Road
In non-conference play, the Celtics are 8-3 and are 22-6 against other Eastern Conference teams. Overall, they are 30-9 and have gone 3-2 in their last five games.
In their most recent game, the Celtics scored 145 points, which is more than their season-average of 121.4 points per game. Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum were the top two scorers in the game, with Brown leading the way with 32 points and Tatum adding 27 points.
So far this season, the Boston Celtics have been a top-10 defensive team, allowing just 111.6 points per game (9th). When playing on the road, they have given up 114.2 points per contest (11th).
One area where the Celtics have been particularly strong is on the glass, as they are currently the top rebounding team in the league. They have also been excellent at blocking shots, ranking 2nd in the NBA in that category.
When it comes to defending the three-point line, Boston has struggled a bit, allowing opponents to shoot 36.1% from beyond the arc (25th). However, they have done a good job of not fouling, giving up just 19.6 made free throws per game (1st).
Can the Raptors Please their Home Crowd?
Coming into their game against the Celtics, the Raptors are 15-24 overall and are hoping to end a three game losing skid. Currently, they are ranked 12th in the Eastern Conference and are 5th in the Atlantic division.
In their last game against the Jazz, the Raptors offense put up 113 points while shooting 43.2% from the field. They also hit 17 three-pointers. Pascal Siakam is the team’s leading scorer, averaging 22.3 PPG. Scottie Barnes is second on the team with an average of 20.4 PPG.
So far this season, the Raptors are giving up 117.1 points per game, which is 20th in the league. At home, they are allowing 112.8 points per game, which is 14th in the NBA.
Over their last five games, Toronto has struggled on the defensive end, giving up 131.2 points per game, which is 30th in the league during that stretch.
One area where the Raptors have excelled defensively this season is in free throws allowed, as they are giving up just 19.9 made free throws per game, which is 2nd in the NBA.
Raptors vs. Celtics Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Jayson Tatum and his points prop of 28.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -127 while the under is at -108. According to our projections, Jayson Tatum is expected to record 26 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists. Regarding his points prop, we recommend taking the under at 28.5.
- The Prop: Jayson Tatum Under 28.5 Points (-108)
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Raptors vs. Celtics Predictions
In this Celtics vs. Raptors matchup, our point-spread bet is on the Raptors at +7. While we project the Celtics to win 116-114, our recommendation is to bet on the Raptors for the point-spread.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 242.5 and given that our model is projecting 230 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Raptors +7 | at Fanduel Sportsbook