Celtics vs. Raptors: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – January 15, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on January 14, 2024

The Boston Celtics (30-9) visit the Toronto Raptors (15-24) at Scotiabank Arena, tipping off at 7:30 PM ET on Monday, January 15, 2024. The Raptors are 7-point underdogs in the game. The over/under is 238.5 points for the matchup.

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Celtics vs. Raptors Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Celtics -7 238.5

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Injury Report as of January 15

Celtics: Jay Scrubb: Out (Knee), Jaylen Brown: Questionable (Knee)

Raptors: Christian Koloko: Out (Illness), Jakob Poeltl: Out (Ankle), Otto Porter: Questionable (Knee)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Celtics (-7)
Total Pick Under (238.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Celtics vs. Raptors Stat Rankings

Celtics Avg. (Rank) Raptors Avg. (Rank)
121.4 (4th) Points Scored 115.5 (15th)
111.6 (7th) Points Allowed 117.1 (18th)
47.2 (1st) Rebounds 43.8 (15th)
11.1 (12th) Off. Rebounds 11.3 (8th)
16.2 (1st) 3pt Made 11.9 (22nd)
25.8 (19th) Assists 29.5 (3rd)
12.3 (7th) Turnovers 12.8 (12th)

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Celtics Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Jayson Tatum 35 27.2 8.2 4.4 1 0.5 3.2
Jaylen Brown 36 23.2 5.1 3.6 1.1 0.6 2.2
Kristaps Porzingis 29 19.2 6.8 2 0.7 1.8 1.6
Derrick White 35 15.6 4 4.9 1.1 1.2 2.6
Jrue Holiday 35 12.9 6.4 4.6 0.9 0.7 1.9

Raptors Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Pascal Siakam 38 22.3 6.3 4.9 0.8 0.3 1.2
Scottie Barnes 39 20.4 8.4 5.7 1.3 1.5 2.2
RJ Barrett 7 19.3 6.9 3.3 0.7 0.6 2.1
Immanuel Quickley 7 18.6 4.4 5.3 0.6 0.1 3
RJ Barrett 25 18 4.1 2.5 0.5 0.4 1.7

Betting Trends

  • The Celtics’ record against the spread is 19-18-2.
  • Boston has an ATS record of 14-8-1 as 7-point favorites or greater.
  • This season, 22 of the Celtics’ 39 games have gone over the point total.
  • Boston’s games have had more than 238.5 points scored on 14 occasions this year.
  • The over/under for this game is 238.5 points, 5.4 more than the average point total for Celtics games this season.
  • The Raptors have covered the spread 19 times in 39 games.
  • Toronto has won twice ATS (2-3) as a 7-point underdog or greater this season.
  • The Raptors have played 39 games this season, and 23 of them have gone over the total.
  • So far this year, 16 Toronto’s games have featured over 238.5 points scored.
  • Raptors games average 232.6 total points, 5.9 less than the total for this matchup.

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