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

The Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors matchup is one of 10 NBA games scheduled on Saturday. This will be the second meeting between the two teams this season. Back on December 7, the Celtics defeated the Raptors 121-113.

Boston (16-11) and Toronto (17-11) are neck-and-neck in the Eastern Conference standings. Winning this weekend game will allow either team to inch closer to the Detroit Pistons (21-6) and the New York Knicks (19-8).

Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Preview, Odds, Betting Tips and Prediction

Moneyline: Celtics (-122) vs Raptors (+111)

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

Total: Celtics -116 (o225.0) vs Raptors -121 (u225.0)

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

Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Preview

On Friday, the Celtics snapped a two-game skid by defeating the Miami Heat 129-116. Derrick White led the way with 33 points on 11-for-20 shooting from the field.

Meanwhile after losing four straight games earlier this month, the Raptors have pulled off back-to-back victories. On Thursday, they secured a 111-105 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Brandon Ingram had 29 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and two steals in this game.

Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Predicted Starting 5s

Celtics

PG: Payton Pritchard | SG: Derrick White | SF: Jaylen Brown | PF: Jordan Walsh | C: Neemias Queta

Raptors

PG: Immanuel Quickley | SG: Ochai Agbaji | SF: Scottie Barnes | PF: Brandon Ingram | C: Sandro Mamukelashvili

Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Betting Tips

Jaylen Brown's point total is set at 29.5, which is nearly identical to his season average of 29.4 points per game. Against the Heat, he had 30 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists.

Scottie Barnes' point total is set at 18.5, which is below his season average of 19.8 points per outing. In the victory over the Bucks, Barnes had a double-double performance with 24 points and 11 rebounds.

Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Prediction

The Celtics are favored to win this road game against the Raptors. Brown is projected to have another big scoring night when his squad pulls up to Scotiabank Arena.

Edited by Simoun Victor Redoblado