Raptors vs Celtics Prediction and NBA Tips - 16 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 16, 2025, 12:40AM | Published: Jan 14, 2025, 10:41PM
The Toronto Raptors will face the favoured Boston Celtics in NBA action at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday, commencing at 11:30am AEDT.
Led by star players Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett and Jakob Poeltl, the Raptors are up against a Celtics team that includes Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Raptors vs Celtics game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Toronto vs Boston NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Celtics an 84% chance of defeating the Raptors at Scotiabank Arena.
Raptors vs Celtics: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Scotiabank Arena are listed below:
- Head to Head: Raptors $7.50, Celtics $1.10
- Line: Raptors +13.5 ($1.91), Celtics -13.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 228.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Raptors at $7.50 and the Celtics at $1.10.
The Raptors are listed as 13.5-point underdogs against the Celtics, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Celtics (-13.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 228.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Raptors (+13.5) are predicted to cover the line 56% of the time, while the 228.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Raptors vs Celtics: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Toronto at $7.50 with Bet365
- Line: Raptors +13.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 228.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Raptors vs Celtics best bets are based on complex simulations and gambling intelligence to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Celtics have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Raptors to win is our recommended option due to the 2.7% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
Raptors vs Celtics: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Raptors vs Celtics at Scotiabank Arena this Thursday is the Celtics winning 120-108.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Toronto vs Boston game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
Raptors vs Celtics: Player Props
Looking for Raptors vs Celtics player props? Stats Insider uses the best information available to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Scottie Barnes is expected to lead the Raptors with 20 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists, while Jayson Tatum is projected to have 29 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for the Celtics.
Raptors Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottie Barnes | 20 | 9 | 6 |
| RJ Barrett | 19 | 6 | 5 |
| Jakob Poeltl | 14 | 10 | 2 |
| Chris Boucher | 11 | 5 | 1 |
| Gradey Dick | 11 | 2 | 1 |
Celtics Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 29 | 9 | 6 |
| Jaylen Brown | 27 | 6 | 5 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | 23 | 8 | 3 |
| Derrick White | 14 | 4 | 4 |
| Jrue Holiday | 13 | 4 | 4 |
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Raptors vs Celtics: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Raptors and Celtics at Scotiabank Arena is scheduled to start at 11:30am AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics
- Date: Thursday 16 January 2025
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Toronto vs Boston predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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