Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Prediction and Betting Tips - Dec. 20 | 2025-26 NBA Season

The Boston Celtics will be playing against the Toronto Raptors in the 2025-2026 NBA regular season on Saturday, Dec. 20. The two teams are among the top teams in the Eastern Conference today as the Celtics currently stand at the fourth seed with a 16-11 record, while the Raptors are in the third spot with a 17-11 slate.

The Celtics are coming off a win against the Miami Heat. The team has won six of its last eight games.

On the other hand, the Raptors are riding a two-game winning streak, beating the Heat and the Milwaukee Bucks. Before the two victories, they had lost four straight games.

Here is a preview of their clash inside the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, which is scheduled to tip off at 8 p.m. Eastern time.

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Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors odds

Moneyline: Celtics (-125) vs Raptors (+108)

Spread: Celtics -1.5 (-110) vs Raptors +2 (-110)

Total (O/U): Celtics -110 (o223.5) vs Raptors -110 (u224.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors preview

The Boston Celtics are expected to be anchored by Jaylen Brown, who is averaging 29.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game. Derrick White has been backing him up this season with averages of 17.8 points and 5.0 assists per game.

Brown scored 30 or more points in the last six games. Against the Heat in their previous game, he had 30 points.

Meanwhile, Brandon Ingram has been the Raptors' go-to guy this season, averaging 22.0 points and 5.9 rebounds per game. Ingram is coming off a 29-point performance against the Bucks.

Scottie Barnes is their second-leading scorer with 19.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game.

Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors betting tips

• Jaylen Brown O/U 29.5 points – Take the over.
• Derrick White O/U 17.5 points– Take the over.
• Brandon Ingram O/U 22.5 points– Take the over.
• Scottie Barnes O/U 19.5 points– Take the under.

Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors prediction

We predict a win for the home squad Toronto Raptors. Considering the Raptors' performances in their last two games, expect Toronto to pull all the stops to topple the Celtics and create separation from them in the Eastern Conference standings.

Our prediction: Raptors win by 5.

Edited by Rob Andrew Lo