Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, November 11, 2026

The Boston Celtics head north Wednesday to face the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Boston is 8-2, second in the Atlantic Division, and has won three straight after Sunday's 117-97 victory over Milwaukee. Toronto sits fourth in the Atlantic at 5-5 following a 118-102 home loss to Memphis on Monday. The Celtics have gone 3-2 on the road, while the Raptors are 2-2 in Toronto. Boston plays at Philadelphia on Tuesday before completing its back-to-back Wednesday. Tipoff is 7:00 pm ET. Looking for a winning play? Check our free NBA picks.

Boston Finding Its Groove

Boston gave Milwaukee a head start Sunday. A big one, too. The Bucks jumped ahead 20-6 before Paul George and Jayson Tatum took over, sparking an 18-0 run that put the Celtics in front. George finished with 27 points, Tatum scored 21, and Boston won comfortably, 117-97. Tatum didn't even need to play in the fourth quarter. The Celtics have won four of five, including Friday's 119-80 rout of Charlotte. Boston scores 115.0 points per game and gives up only 104.3.

Tatum is averaging 27.1 points and 7.8 assists, doing plenty of damage both as a scorer and passer. George has chipped in 20.4 points while knocking down 42.5% of his threes. Derrick White adds 12.9 points and 5.3 assists. Boston also has some muscle inside, with Neemias Queta pulling down 6.2 rebounds per game. The Celtics average 45.0 boards and make 15.6 three-pointers, giving Toronto problems to solve both inside and along the perimeter.

Injuries: No injuries listed for Boston.

Toronto Trying to Find Some Answers

Memphis came into Toronto undefeated on the road Monday and left that way. The Grizzlies beat the Raptors 118-102, with Ty Jerome scoring 27 points and Cameron Boozer adding 22. Toronto couldn't find enough offense to stay close. Jamal Shead had an excellent night with 20 points and 11 assists, while RJ Barrett contributed 19. Jamison Battle and Jakob Poeltl each scored 18. The Raptors played without three starters, including Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley. Toronto has now dropped three of its last five games.

Barnes has been Toronto's top scorer at 23.5 points per game, along with 7.6 rebounds. His availability remains in question. Barrett averages 21.6 points, and Quickley provides another 17.4 when healthy. Shead has handled the passing duties well, averaging 6.6 assists. The Raptors score 118.2 points per game and collect 11.6 steals, but their defense has allowed 113.3. That's a lot to give up against a Boston team with several dangerous shooters.

Injuries: Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley and Collin Murray-Boyles are game-time decisions. Kawhi Leonard and Nate Bittle are out.

Key To The Game

Boston's defense has been far more reliable, allowing 104.3 points against Toronto's 113.3. The Celtics also hold a 45.0 to 42.2 rebounding advantage. Toronto's best chance is to force turnovers and push the ball before Boston gets organized. But giving Tatum room to pass or George clean looks from three could quickly undo that work. The Raptors cannot afford another long stretch of empty possessions against this defense.

Boston vs Toronto Game Pick

• Boston Celtics

Toronto can score, and Shead showed against Memphis that he can handle additional responsibility. But Boston offers a difficult matchup at both ends. The Celtics have won three straight, holding Milwaukee to 97 and Charlotte to 80 in their latest victories. Tatum averages 27.1 points and 7.8 assists, while George supplies another 20.4 points and consistent outside shooting. Toronto's 11.6 steals per game could create some trouble, especially if Barnes returns. Still, the Raptors just allowed Memphis to score 118 at home, and Boston has too many scoring options to overlook. I'll take the Celtics to win in Toronto.

Boston vs Toronto Over/Under Pick

• Under

Boston has put together some impressive defensive performances lately. Milwaukee scored only 97 on Sunday, and Charlotte managed 80 two nights earlier. The Celtics are allowing 104.3 points per game, a number Toronto will have trouble matching without its full lineup. The Raptors scored 102 against Memphis despite Shead's strong performance, and Barnes and Quickley remain questionable. Boston certainly has the shooters to put up points, especially with George hitting 42.5% from deep. But the Celtics can also make opponents work through long possessions without giving up easy baskets. I'll take the under.