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Celtics vs. Raptors Prediction, Odds, Picks – Jan. 9

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The Toronto Raptors (23-15) will try to extend a three-game winning run when visiting the Boston Celtics (23-13) on January 9, 2026 at TD Garden. Friday’s matchup between the Celtics and the Raptors features the Celtics as strong 10-point favorites. The game’s over/under is 224.5.

Here is everything you need to know to know about the Celtics-Raptors game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Celtics vs. Raptors Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

  • When: Friday, January 9, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
  • TV: NBCS-BOS and SportsNet
  • Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Celtics vs Raptors Betting Information Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Celtics -10 -108 -112 224.5 -108 -112 -370 +295

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Celtics vs. Raptors Prediction

ATS Pick: Raptors (+ 10)
O/U Pick: Over (224.5)
Score Prediction: Celtics 117 – Raptors 110

Celtics vs. Raptors Betting Insights

  • Celtics games have finished over 224.5 points scored, their current matchup’s point total, 21 times (out of 36) this season.
  • A total of 19 Raptors games this season (out of 38) have had more than 224.5 total points scored.
  • The Celtics and the Raptors combine to average 7.1 more points per game than the total of 224.5 set for this game.
  • Opponents of the two teams average a combined two fewer points per game (222.5) than this matchup’s total of 224.5 points.
  • Boston has come away with 16 wins in the 24 contests it has been listed as the favorite this season.
  • Toronto has been victorious in eight, or 57.1%, of the 14 contests it has been chosen as an underdog in this season.
  • Boston has won both of its last two head-to-head matchups against Toronto.
  • The Celtics also have a 2-0 edge against the spread when facing off with the Raptors.

Celtics Recent Trends

  • The Celtics are 7-3 against the spread and 8-2 overall in their last 10 games.
  • Boston has averaged a total of 229.4 combined points in its last 10 games, 4.9 greater than this game’s over/under of 224.5.
  • In the Celtics’ 36 games this season, they have 21 wins against the spread.
  • Boston has been favored by 10 points or more eight times this season and are 5-3 ATS in those matchups.
  • Celtics games this year have hit the over 16 times in 38 opportunities (42.1%).
  • The 117.6 points per game the Celtics put up are 5.7 more points than the Raptors allow (111.9).
  • Boston is 20-3 against the spread and 20-3 overall when scoring more than 111.9 points.
  • This season, the Celtics have a 47.4% shooting percentage from the field, which is 1.5% higher than the 45.9% of shots the Raptors’ opponents have made.
  • At home, the Celtics sport a worse record against the spread (9-8-0) compared to their ATS record in away games (12-6-1).
  • In terms of over/unders, Boston hits the over more consistently at home, as it has gone over the total eight times in 17 opportunities this season (47.1%). In away games, it has hit the over eight times in 19 opportunities (42.1%).
  • The Celtics have won a lower percentage of their matchups as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, going 8-5 (.615). When playing away from home as a moneyline favorite, they have a record of 8-3 (.727).

Celtics Recent Stats

Stat Average Rank Points Scored 117.6 12 Points Allowed 110.6 2 Rebounds 44.3 16 Assists 23.8 29 Steals 8.1 17 Blocks 5.4 7

Celtics Leaders

  • Jaylen Brown posts 29.7 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 1.1 steals and 0.4 blocks.
  • Derrick White posts 18.4 points, 5.3 assists and 4.3 boards per contest.
  • Payton Pritchard averages 16.9 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 0.9 steals and 0.1 blocks.
  • Neemias Queta puts up 10 points, 8.2 boards and 1.4 assists per game, shooting 65.1% from the field (fourth in league).
  • Anfernee Simons posts 13.6 points, 2.3 boards and 2.4 assists per game. Defensively he averages 0.5 steals and 0.1 blocks.

Celtics Player Props

Points O/U Points Over Odds PPG Jaylen Brown 28.5 -130 29.7 Derrick White 18.5 -122 18.4 Payton Pritchard 16.5 -122 16.9 Anfernee Simons 13.5 -112 13.6 Neemias Queta 9.5 -114 10

Raptors Recent Trends

  • The Raptors have gone 6-4 in their past 10 contests, with a 5-5 record against the spread in that span.
  • Toronto and its opponents have combined to score an average of 226.4 combined points in its last 10 games, 1.9 more than the 224.5 over/under in this matchup.
  • In the Raptors’ 38 games this year, they have 18 wins against the spread.
  • Raptors games this year have gone over the point total 36.8% of the time (14 out of 38 games with a set point total).
  • The Raptors’ 114 points per game are only 3.4 more points than the 110.6 the Celtics give up.
  • When it scores more than 110.6 points, Toronto is 14-10 against the spread and 16-8 overall.
  • The Raptors have shot at a 47.4% clip from the field this season, 2.4 percentage points above the 45% shooting opponents of the Celtics have averaged.
  • The Raptors’ winning percentage against the spread at home is .400 (8-12-0). On the road, it is .556 (10-8-0).
  • In 2025-26, a higher percentage of Toronto’s games have finished above the over/under at home (40%, eight of 20) compared to away (33.3%, six of 18).
  • The Raptors, as moneyline favorites, have won a higher percentage of games at home (10-5) than away (5-4) this season.

Raptors Recent Stats

Stat Average Rank Points Scored 114 23 Points Allowed 111.9 5 Rebounds 43.4 21 Assists 29.1 4 Steals 8.6 11 Blocks 4.5 19

Raptors Leaders

  • Scottie Barnes delivers 19.1 points, 8.4 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game for the Raptors.
  • Brandon Ingram is putting up 21.8 points, 5.9 rebounds and 3.6 assists per contest. He’s sinking 47.4% of his shots from the field and 34.9% from 3-point range, with 1.7 triples per contest.
  • The Raptors are getting 16.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game from Immanuel Quickley this season.
  • Sandro Mamukelashvili gives the Raptors 10.5 points, 5 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest while putting up 0.7 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
  • RJ Barrett is putting up 19.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. He is draining 50% of his shots from the floor and 34.5% from beyond the arc, with 1.9 treys per contest.

Raptors Player Props

Points O/U Points Over Odds PPG Brandon Ingram 22.5 -114 21.8 RJ Barrett 19.5 -122 19.6 Scottie Barnes 18.5 -114 19.1 Immanuel Quickley 16.5 -118 16.4 Collin Murray-Boyles 8.5 -128 7.1

FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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