| Moneyline Pick | Boston Celtics |
| Player Prop | Jaylen Brown over 28.5 points |
| Same Game Parlay (Bet Builder) | Celtics to cover -3.5 spread + Under 231.5 points + Derrick White over 2.5 three-pointers |
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Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics Main Match Info
- Date and Tip-off Time: Friday, January 9, 2026, 7 PM EST
- Venue: TD Garden
- Location: Boston, MA, United States
- Last match: Toronto Raptors 96:112 Boston Celtics (December 20, 2025, 2025-26 NBA regular season)
Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics Moneyline Prediction
- Moneyline Pick: Boston Celtics
The Celtics saw their four-game winning run end on Wednesday when they suffered a 114-110 loss to the Denver Nuggets in front of their fans at TD Garden. However, one defeat shouldn’t erase how good they’ve been of late. They’ve won eight of their last 10 outings, with six of those wins coming by double-digit margins.
The Raptors have also been playing well recently and travel to Boston on the heels of a three-game winning run following their 97-96 victory over the Charlotte Hornets last time out.
This hustle, this hustle right here 🤌 pic.twitter.com/JoRc8fdQUh
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) January 8, 2026
However, that run came against the Atlanta Hawks (twice) and Charlotte. Matching up with the Celtics, especially at TD Garden, represents a completely different level of opposition.
The Raptors have looked decent on the road this season with an 11-7 record, the fourth-best in the Eastern Conference. However, Boston are 11-6 at home, where they’ve won three of their last four encounters. Home-court advantage could prove decisive, and even though this game should be a tight battle, the Celtics have a slight edge and are likely to come out on top.
Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics Player Prop
- Prop Bet: Jaylen Brown over 28.5 points
If the Celtics are to get the win against a Raptors team that have been competitive on the road, they’ll need a massive performance from Jaylen Brown. The star forward has been getting buzz for an MVP candidacy given how good he’s been this season, and the numbers back him up.
Brown recorded 33 points (14-29 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-3 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, and one steal across 34 minutes in the loss to the Nuggets on Wednesday.
He’s scored at least 29 points in three of his last four outings while averaging 31.1 points per game over his last 10.
With that in mind, seeing him clear the 28.5-point mark isn’t far-fetched. He’s done it in 12 of his last 14 appearances dating back to early December.
Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics Same Game Parlay
- SGP: Celtics to cover -3.5 spread + Under 231.5 points + Derrick White over 2.5 three-pointers
Our three-leg parlay begins with backing a Celtics win, along with them covering a relatively minor spread of -3.5 points.
The market might move the line here and there before tipoff, but Boston should have what it takes to win by at least four points. They’ve done it in six of their last seven victories at home.
The Raptors’ win over the Hornets ended up being a low-scoring affair, but that wasn’t an anomaly, as four of their last five encounters have produced under 230 total points.
UH OH, here comes ANFERNOOO 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/X4du0kisl4
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) January 8, 2026
Don’t be surprised if that happens once again, as Toronto have proven to be competitive when playing on the road. Plus, three of Boston’s last four outings have also ended below that 230-point mark.
Last but not least, Derrick White will need to step up if the Celtics want to beat the Raptors. The star guard can wreak havoc from three-point range, and we expect him to thrive in that regard here. White has nailed three or more three-pointers in seven of his last 11 games, and it wouldn’t be odd if he extends that run. He’s shooting 34.2 percent from deep over that stretch.
Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics Team News
Toronto Raptors Team News
The list of absences for the Raptors remains unchanged. Jakob Poeltl is still sidelined with a nagging back injury. There’s no specific timetable for Poeltl’s return to the hardwood.
Boston Celtics Team News
The Celtics are still without Jayson Tatum, who continues to work his way back from an Achilles injury and seems determined to return before the end of the regular season. Tatum is projected to be back in early April, just a few weeks before the start of the 2026 NBA Playoffs.
Josh Minott is out with an ankle problem and won’t be an option for this contest. Ron Harper is questionable due to a back injury and is expected to be a game-time decision, although he’s not expected to play a big role in the rotation if cleared to play.
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