The Boston Celtics (14-9) and Toronto Raptors (15-9) will face off in the NBA on Sunday afternoon. Tipoff is set for 3:30 p.m. EST from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The game will broadcast live on NBCS-BOS.
The Celtics are 2-point favorites over the Raptors on the spread (Celtics -2), with the over/under set at 227.5 total points. Boston is a -130 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Toronto is +110 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Celtics vs. Raptors predictions and NBA picks for Sunday, November 7.
My Celtics vs Raptors Prediction
- Celtics vs Raptors pick: Under 227.5 (-110)
My Celtics vs Raptors best bet is on the under, with the best price currently available at bet365. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Celtics vs Raptors Odds
| Celtics Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-2 -110 | 227.5 -110 / -110 | -130 |
| Raptors Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+2 -110 | 227.5 -110 / -110 | +110 |
Celtics vs Raptors NBA Preview
This NBA system identifies regular season games where a fast-paced home team faces a slower-paced visitor, creating value on the Under.
When tempo clashes occur, the home team’s rhythm and environment typically dictate the flow, often slowing the overall scoring despite expectations of pace inflation.
Oddsmakers tend to overestimate total points in these situations, pricing based on season averages rather than matchup control, which appears to be the case in Sunday's matchup between the Celtics and Raptors.
Modest spreads signal competitive games where both teams play more deliberate half-court possessions and defensive intensity increases late.
The result is a pattern where the home team’s comfort, control, and situational awareness lead to fewer possessions and lower final totals than projected, especially when public perception leans toward offensive fireworks.
So, let's take the Under in Celtics-Raptors on Sunday afternoon.
Celtics vs Raptors Betting Prediction
- Under 227.5 (-110)
Spread
I'm not betting either side of the spread in this game.
Moneyline
No play on the moneyline.
Over/Under
My Raptors vs Celtics betting prediction is on the under at 227.5 total points.
