Celtics vs. Raptors Picks & Best Bets 15th Jan 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Toronto Raptors will take on the Boston Celtics in NBA action on Wednesday at Scotiabank Arena, beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET.
The Raptors will be led by Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett and Jakob Poeltl, while the Celtics will rely on Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis.
We have conducted 10,000 simulations of Wednesday's NBA matchup using cutting-edge AI technology to reveal the best Celtics vs. Raptors bets, player props and predictions.
According to our predictions, the Celtics will likely defeat the Raptors with a projected final score of 120-108.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continually source the most favorable odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Celtics vs. Raptors Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Celtics vs. Raptors picks fuse the power of AI, stats and analytics to create NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Celtics vs. Raptors Game Information
- Game Date: Wednesday, January 15th, 2025
- Game Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Scotiabank Arena
- Spread: Celtics -14 / Raptors +14
- Moneyline: Celtics -1100 / Raptors +700
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 229.5 Points (-105/-108)
Raptors +14 @ -106 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Raptors have a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the Celtics have a probability of 44%.
- FanDuel Sportsbook offers odds of -106 for the Raptors +14, presenting a favorable 4.9% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Under 229.5 @ -108 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 229.5 at FanDuel Sportsbook, which offers the best odds for the under at -108.
- Our analysis shows a 51% probability of the 229.5-point total staying under.
Celtics vs. Raptors Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Boston Celtics at -1100 via BetMGM, whilst the Toronto Raptors are available at +700 with BetMGM.
According to the model, the Celtics are heavily favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them an 84% chance of coming out on top.
Although the Celtics are more likely to win, BetMGM offers +700 odds on the Raptors moneyline, providing an edge of 2.6%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Celtics vs. Raptors
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Wednesday's Celtics vs. Raptors matchup.
Boston Celtics Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 29 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
| Jaylen Brown | 27 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | 23 | 8 | 3 | 3 |
| Derrick White | 14 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Jrue Holiday | 13 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Kristaps Porzingis Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+154)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kristaps Porzingis Over 2.5 3-Pointers | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +154 |
- Our top prop bet for the Celtics is on Kristaps Porzingis to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 14.3% on the +154 odds offered by FanDuel.
Toronto Raptors Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottie Barnes | 20 | 9 | 6 | 1 |
| RJ Barrett | 19 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| Jakob Poeltl | 14 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Chris Boucher | 11 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Gradey Dick | 11 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Scottie Barnes Over 8.5 Rebounds (+118)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottie Barnes Over 8.5 Rebounds | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +118 |
- Our best prop bet for the Raptors is on Scottie Barnes to record over 8.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 9 rebounds, giving us an edge of 5.2% on the +118 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Celtics vs. Raptors Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Celtics vs. Raptors trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Jrue Holiday Over 0.5 Total Blocks
Jrue Holiday has recorded at least one block in 8 of his last 14 games (57% of the time). You can wager on him to do it again at odds of +185 (35% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Scottie Barnes Over 1.5 Total Steals
Scottie Barnes has had more than 1.5 steals in 7 of his last 10 games (70%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 1.5 steals again at odds of +145 (41%), available at DraftKings.
Jrue Holiday Over 10.5 Points Scored
Jrue Holiday has scored more than 10.5 points in 9 of his last 14 games (64%). You can bet on him to record over 10.5 points again at odds of +100 (50%), available at FanDuel.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Kristaps Porzingis of the Celtics to knock down over 2.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 3 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are betting on the Raptors +14 to cover.
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