Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics Picks and Prediction for Sunday April 5 2026
Use Code WWWC NBA TV will feature a Sunday afternoon clash between the Toronto Raptors and the Boston Celtics from TD Garden. The Raptors have won three of their last five games. Toronto has made major strides this season with a record of 43 wins and 34 losses. The Celtics have won five of their previous six games to push their overall record to 52 wins and 25 losses. Read more about this Toronto vs Boston prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!
- Game day: Sunday, April 5, 2026
- Game time: 3:30 pm ET
- Location: Boston, MA
- Arena: TD Garden
- TV channel: NBA TV
Toronto making final playoff push
With five games remaining on their schedule, the Toronto Raptors have already exceeded last season’s win total by 13. The Raptors have assembled a quality core of versatile players and are a couple of pieces away from being major contenders. Toronto ranks seventh in the league in defensive efficiency by Hollinger's NBA Team Statistics and is allowing 112.1 points per game. The Raptors are five games above .500 on the road and are tied with Philadelphia for sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Friday, Toronto assisted on 31 of 44 made field goals and shot 52 percent overall during a 128-96 road triumph against Memphis.
All-Star F Brandon Ingram has flourished in his first full season in Toronto. Ingram averages a team-high 21.4 points to go along with 5.6 rebounds and 3.6 assists. Former number three overall draft pick R.J. Barrett quietly goes about his business with 19.2 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. All-Star F Scottie Barnes ranks third on the Raptors in scoring (18.2 ppg) and leads the club with 7.5 rebounds. Immanuel Quickley (16.9 ppg) is shooting 37.4 percent from the three-point line.
Key Injury Report for Toronto:
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- Immanuel Quickley (out) - knee
- Chucky Hepburn (out) -foot
Boston eyeing a second NBA title in three years
The Boston Celtics entered the season with Jayson Tatum rehabbing from an Achilles injury and thought this would be a gap year. The Celtics exceeded expectations with Tatum sidelined and are suddenly right back in the conversation for a second NBA title in the last three years. Boston ranks third in the league in offensive efficiency by Hollinger's NBA Team Statistics and is scoring a shade below 115 points per contest. The Celtics have won 26 of their first 37 home games and hold a 2.5 game lead over New York for second place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Friday, Boston connected on 17-for-37 from long range and shot 56 percent overall during a 133-101 road triumph against Milwaukee.
All-Star G Jaylen Brown has cemented himself as one of the top two-way players in basketball. Brown ranks fourth in the NBA in scoring (28.7 ppg) and is averaging a career-best 7.0 rebounds. Jayson Tatum has appeared in 13 games since his return from injury and is scoring 21.4 points per contest. Payton Pritchard (17.0 ppg) provides plenty of scoring punch off the Boston bench.
Key Injury Report for Boston:
- Nikola Vucevic (out) - finger
Toronto vs Boston Pick
Toronto vs Boston Spread Pick
- Pick: Boston Spread
Boston has reeled off four straight victories against Toronto and has won the three meetings this year by an average of 10.6 points. The Raptors are 39-38 ATS this season and are slightly better as road underdogs (11-9 ATS). The Celtics are the third most profitable team in the NBA with a mark of 45-32 ATS, but are just 15-16 ATS as a home favorite. Take the points.
Toronto vs Boston Over/Under Pick
- Pick: Under
Boston plays at the slowest tempo in the league and Toronto ranks 22nd in that category. Both teams feature defenses that can stifle opponents and the Raptors can struggle to score at times. Boston (28-49 O/U) is the most profitable under team in the league and Toronto is third best (30-47 O/U). Take the under.
Final Score Prediction: Boston Celtics win 108-103
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