Raptors vs. Celtics Picks & Best Bets 31st Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Boston Celtics will host the Toronto Raptors in NBA action on Tuesday at TD Garden, tipping off at 3:00 p.m. ET.
The Celtics will be led by Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, while the Raptors are headlined by Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl and Jamal Shead.
We've run 10,000 simulations of Tuesday's NBA matchup using innovative AI technology to determine the best Raptors vs. Celtics bets, player props and predictions.
According to our predictions, the Celtics will likely win with a projected final score of 123-108.
To get the best value from these predictions, we continuously monitor the best odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Raptors vs. Celtics Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Raptors vs. Celtics picks combine the power of AI, statistics and analytics to generate NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Raptors vs. Celtics Game Information
- Game Date: Tuesday, December 31st, 2024
- Game Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
- Location: TD Garden
- Spread: Raptors +16.5 / Celtics -16.5
- Moneyline: Raptors +1000 / Celtics -1600
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 231.5 Points (-115/-105)
Raptors +16.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Raptors have a 59% chance of covering the spread, while the Celtics have a probability of 41%.
- BetMGM offers odds of -105 for the Raptors +16.5, providing a favorable 7.3% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Under 231.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 231.5 at BetMGM, which offers the best odds for the under at -105.
- Our analysis shows a 51% likelihood of the 231.5-point total staying under.
Raptors vs. Celtics Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Toronto Raptors at +1000 via BetMGM, whilst the Boston Celtics are available at -1600 with DraftKings Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Celtics are heavily favored to win this game, with our projections giving them an 89% chance of prevailing.
Although the Celtics are more likely to win, BetMGM offers +1000 odds on the Raptors moneyline, providing an edge of 2.1%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Raptors vs. Celtics
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 Tuesday's Raptors vs. Celtics matchup.
Toronto Raptors Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Scottie Barnes | 17 | 7 | 6 | 1 |
Jakob Poeltl | 13 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
Jamal Shead | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
Ja'Kobe Walter | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Chris Boucher | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Scottie Barnes Under 22.5 Points Scored (-125)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Scottie Barnes Under 22.5 Points Scored | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | -125 |
- Our top prop bet for the Raptors is on Scottie Barnes to score under 22.5 points.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 17 points, giving us an edge of 5.8% on the -125 odds offered by DraftKings.
Boston Celtics Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jayson Tatum | 29 | 9 | 7 | 3 |
Jaylen Brown | 27 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
Derrick White | 16 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
Payton Pritchard | 13 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Jrue Holiday | 11 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Jayson Tatum Over 5.5 Assists (+120)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Jayson Tatum Over 5.5 Assists | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +120 |
- Our best prop bet for the Celtics is on Jayson Tatum to record over 5.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 7 assists, giving us an edge of 11.1% on the +120 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.
Raptors vs. Celtics Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Raptors vs. Celtics trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Jayson Tatum Over 8.5 Total Rebounds
Jayson Tatum has recorded more than 8.5 rebounds in 11 of his last 12 games (92% of the time). You can wager on him to go over 8.5 rebounds again at odds of -142 (59% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
Scottie Barnes Over 6.5 Total Assists
Scottie Barnes has had more than 6.5 assists in 11 of his last 16 games (69%). You can place a wager on him to record over 6.5 assists again at odds of -125 (56%), available at DraftKings.
Scottie Barnes Over 7.5 Total Rebounds
Scottie Barnes has had more than 7.5 rebounds in 10 of his last 17 appearances (59%). You can wager on him to record over 7.5 rebounds again at odds of +118 (46%), again available at FanDuel.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Jayson Tatum of the Celtics to record over 5.5 assists, with a projection of 7 assists marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are betting on the Raptors +16.5 to cover.
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