The Toronto Raptors (43-34) and Boston Celtics (52-25) will face off in the NBA this afternoon. Tipoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET from TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The game will broadcast live on NBA TV.
The Celtics are 9.5-point favorites over the Raptors on the spread (Celtics -9.5), with the over/under set at 219.5 total points. Boston is a -450 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Toronto is +350 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into our Raptors vs. Celtics predictions and NBA picks for Sunday, April 5.
Raptors vs Celtics Prediction, Pick
- Raptors vs Celtics pick: Under 219.5 (-106)
Our Celtics vs Raptors best bet is the game to stay under 219.5 total points. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Raptors vs Celtics Odds
| Raptors Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+9.5 -106 | 219.5 -114o / -106u | +350 |
| Celtics Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-9.5 -114 | 219.5 -114o / -106u | -450 |
Raptors vs Celtics NBA Preview
Although their last two contests were high-scoring showdowns, Celtics' games are prone to producing lower totals.
Prior to the last two, Boston had seen four of its last five games stay under today's line of 219.5 total points.
The main reason is the fact that the Celtics are the 4th-best team in defensive rating in the NBA at 111.5.
This afternoon, they will face the Raptors, who are seventh at 112.2 — which is why the under is a great choice here.
Plus, our Bet Labs system titled "Reverse Line Movement Unders" tracks the action on this particular bet and recommends it today.
Nikola Vucevic (finger) is out for Boston, while Toronto has Immanuel Quickley (foot) and Chucky Hepburn (knee) sidelined.
Raptors vs Celtics Predictions, Betting Analysis
This NBA totals betting system identifies value on the Under in division games where the total drops despite the public leaning Over (40% or less of bets), which is the case for today's matchup between Toronto and Boston.
The reverse movement of the line suggests sharp action is backing the Under.
Division familiarity often leads to tighter, lower-scoring games, enhancing the edge.
So, let's take the Under at 219.5 total points in the Celtics-Raptors today.
Pick: Under 219.5 (-106, FanDuel)
Spread
We're not taking either side of the spread.
Moneyline
We're not interested in the moneyline here.
Over/Under
Our Raptors vs. Celtics betting prediction is under 219.5 total points.
