The Boston Celtics (28-11) travel to face off against the Toronto Raptors (9-31) on Wednesday, January 15th. This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto and televised on NBCS. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 7:30 ET.

Celtics vs Raptors

The Celtics Are Coming Off A Win

Boston improved to 28-11 this season with a narrow 120-119 win over the Pelicans on Sunday. The Celtics were at home and favored by 15 points, but the game ended much closer than expected.

After falling behind 35-29 in the 1st quarter, Boston turned things around by outscoring New Orleans 33-26 in the 2nd. They entered the 4th quarter with a 90-88 lead and held on despite being outscored 31-30 in the final period. The total points of 239.5 went over the pre-game line of 230.5.

The Raptors Are Coming Off A Win

The Raptors improved to 9-31 on the season with a 104-101 win over the Warriors on Monday. Toronto, who were +5.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total score of 205 points fell short of the 229.5-point O/U line.

Golden State went on a 12-0 run, extending their lead from 41-36 to 53-36. However, Toronto fought back, outscoring the Warriors 29-23 in the 4th quarter to secure the win.

Celtics Offense Breakdown

Jayson Tatum’s 38 points and 11 rebounds powered the Celtics to a 120-119 win over the Pelicans, with Tatum scoring 13 points in the 1st quarter and adding 10 more in the 4th. Kristaps Porzingis contributed 19 points and 11 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown added 16 points, 7 assists, and 8 rebounds.

Boston struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 29.5% of their threes, making 13 in total. Their overall field goal percentage was 43.6% in the win.

Raptors Offense Breakdown

Scottie Barnes led the Raptors with 23 points in their 104-101 win over the Warriors, scoring 9 of those in the 3rd quarter. Chris Boucher added 18 points, with 17 coming in the final period. RJ Barrett contributed 15 points, 8 of which came in the 3rd quarter.

Toronto shot 47.7% from the field and hit 12 threes at a 41.4% clip. Boucher connected on 3 threes at 60% efficiency.

Celtics Team Defense

Despite giving up 119 points, the Celtics managed to come away with a win over the Pelicans. Boston’s defense tightened up in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, where they allowed 26 and 27 points, respectively. Overall, the Pelicans shot 46% from the field.

The Celtics struggled to defend the three-point line, as New Orleans hit 17 threes at a 45% clip. Boston sent the Pelicans to the line 26 times, where they made 22 free throws. The Celtics finished with 37 defensive rebounds, allowing 6 offensive boards, while also recording 5 steals and 7 blocks.

Raptors Team Defense

Despite giving up 119 points, the Celtics managed to hold off the Pelicans on Sunday. Boston’s defense tightened up in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, allowing 26 and 27 points, respectively, but they still allowed 31 points in the 4th.

Boston allowed the Pelicans to shoot 46% from the field and 45% from three, with New Orleans hitting 17 threes. The Celtics sent the Pelicans to the line 26 times, where they made 22 free throws. Boston grabbed 37 defensive rebounds, allowing 6 offensive boards, and added 5 steals and 7 blocks.

Celtics vs Raptors Trends

• The Celtics are 2-1 ATS in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.
• Through their last ten home contests, the Raptors offense has averaged 109 points per game while allowing an average of 121. Toronto posted an overall record of 1-9 while going 4-6 ATS.
• Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Raptors have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
• Through their previous three contests as the betting favorite, the Celtics have a strong record of 2-1. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 1-2.

Celtics vs Raptors Prediction

The Raptors come in as the underdog at +13.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 230 and given that our model is projecting 282 points between the teams, we like the over.

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