Boston Celtics at Toronto Raptors Picks and Prediction, Saturday, December 20th, 2025
Use Code WWWC In this Celtics at Raptors prediction, the Celtics travel over the border to battle the Raptors in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Celtics will be playing the second night of a back-to-back. The Raptors are off to a strong start with a 16-11 overall record. Read on for more in this Celtics/Raptors prediction and get our top NBA predictions to increase your bankroll!
Boston Hopes to Right the Ship
Just two seasons ago, the Boston Celtics were the best team in the NBA on their way to an NBA title. This season, expectations weren’t nearly as high for the Celtics after trading away two starters from that team and losing All-Star Jayson Tatum to an Achilles injury that will sideline him indefinitely. Led by the team’s other two All-Stars, Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, the Celtics have battled through the first part of the season and come into Friday night’s game with an overall record of 15-11. They have lost two straight games heading into Friday night’s contest, a 112-105 loss to the Pistons at home and a 116-101 loss at Milwaukee. White and Brown combined for 64 points in the loss to the Pistons this week.
*This article was written before the completion of Friday night’s Heat/Celtics game.
The Celtics are 7-6 on the road this season heading into Saturday’s game in Toronto. This is their second meeting with the Raptors, winning the first game 121-113 in Toronto. The Celtics are 17th in the NBA in points per game. They are 5th in offensive efficiency this season. The Celtics are 16th in field goal shooting and 16th in 3-point shooting. The Celtics are just 28th in the NBA in points in the paint. Defensively, the Celtics are 2nd in the NBA in points allowed per game. They are 16th in defensive efficiency. The C’s are fourth in field goal defense and 23rd in 3-point defense. They are second in the league in fewest points in the paint allowed. Boston is first in the league in fewest turnovers per game and 17th in rebounding.
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Key Injuries: G Ron Harper Jr. is a game-time decision. F Jayson Tatum is out.
Raptors Look to Stay Hot
The Toronto Raptors have been a pleasant surprise thus far in the Eastern Conference. The Raptors, just 30-52 and out of the playoffs last season, are off to a 16-11 start thanks to the team’s strength at the forward spot and relative good health. They have won two straight games coming into this one, including a 111-105 win at Milwaukee on Thursday night. Forwards Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes led the way with Ingram pouring in 29 points and Barnes chipping in with 24. The win marked the team’s second straight road win as well, coming off a four-game losing streak. The Raptors shot 50 percent from the field in the victory and outrebounded the Bucks 45-38.
The Raptors now hope to avenge an earlier loss to the Celtics at home. The Raptors are ranked 18th in the league in points per game this season. They are 13th in offensive efficiency. Toronto is ranked sixth in field goal shooting and 12th in 3-point shooting. They are 9th in the NBA in points in the paint. On the defensive end, the Raptors are ranked sixth in points allowed per game. They are ranked 8th in defensive efficiency. The Raptors are ranked 11th in field goal defense and 4th in 3-point defense. They are an impressive 2nd in the NBA in points in the paint allowed. The Raptors are 14th in turnovers per game and 23rd in rebounding.
Key Injuries: C Jakob Poeltl and F RJ Barrett are game-time decisions.
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Point Spread Pick for Celtics at RaptorsÂ
Raptors minus the points (4 units)
The Raptors will have the benefit of being at home and having rest when the Celtics visit on Saturday. They all match up well with Boston, thanks to the team’s fleet of effective forwards. Boston does the majority of its damage away from the basket, but face a Raptors team that ranks 4th in 3-point defense. The Raptors will attack Boston in the paint, which should be more effective given Boston’s tired legs on the second night of a back-to-back. The Celtics have struggled a bit lately, losing two straight heading into Friday night’s home game with the Heat.
Take the Raptors minus the points.
Over/Under Pick for Celtics at RaptorsÂ
- UnderÂ
Both teams have thrived on the defensive end this season. Boston is second in scoring defense and the Raptors are sixth. Neither team has been particularly dynamic offensively, with the Celtics ranked 17th in points per game and the Raptors right below them at 18th. Boston does not shoot a high percentage either in the paint or on the perimeter. That won’t be aided on Saturday, with tired legs in a second straight game. This one should stay under the number on Saturday night.
Take the under.
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