Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Picks - NBA

Prediction published on 1/9/26, 3:48 PM  by Carlos Zabala in NBA Picks

The Raptors attempted 34 three-pointers against the Hornets in their last game, managing to sink only 7. They fared even worse in the first three quarters, going 3-for-27 from beyond the arc. However, the crucial three-pointers fell in the fourth quarter. One of them was by Quickley, who redeemed himself after a lackluster game. His three-pointer proved pivotal in erasing a 10-point deficit in the final quarter and securing the Raptors' 23rd win of the season. Toronto visits TD Garden on Saturday to face a Celtics team with the same number of wins.

Ultimately, it was a significant victory for the Raptors, halting the momentum of the emboldened Hornets, who were coming off a 124-97 victory over the defending NBA champion Thunder in their previous game. The Raptors won 97-96 despite Ingram leaving the game with an injury after playing only 11 minutes; RJ Barrett then stepped up and finished with 28 points and seven rebounds.

That same night, the Celtics lost 110-114 against a Nuggets team without Jokic. Boston was a 9.5-point favorite in the betting odds before the game. However, they lost in a game where they made only 60% of their free throws.