Boston Celtics vs Toronto-raptors Picks and Predictions January 9th 2026

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Toronto arrives in Boston with momentum and a chance to climb into a tie near the top of the Eastern Conference. The Raptors have won five of six and are coming off a dramatic 97-96 win over Charlotte, capped by Immanuel Quickley’s buzzer-beating three. Toronto erased a double-digit fourth-quarter deficit and found rhythm late after struggling from deep early.

Boston remains steady despite a setback. The Celtics saw a four-game win streak snapped by Denver on Wednesday, but they have still won eight of their last ten. Jaylen Brown carried the scoring load, and the interior work from Neemias Queta stood out as Boston generated 27 second-chance points.

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Line Movement and Odds

Boston opened -5.5 and the line has held near -5, showing respect for Toronto’s recent form. The Raptors sit at +5, attracting interest after their late-game resilience.

The total opened at 224.5 and has nudged to 225.5. Bettors are balancing Toronto’s recent defensive effort against Boston’s perimeter shooting upside. Moneyline pricing favors the Celtics around -200, with the Raptors near +170.

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Matchup Breakdown

Toronto’s edge is versatility. RJ Barrett has taken on more scoring responsibility when needed, and Quickley’s confidence late changes end-game dynamics. The Raptors defend well enough to keep games close and have shown patience in half-court sets.

Boston’s advantage remains shot volume and rebounding. The Celtics attempt threes at a high rate and punish teams on the glass when shots miss. If Boston replicates its offensive rebounding success from Wednesday, Toronto’s margin for error narrows quickly.

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Injuries and Conditions

Toronto Raptors

  • Brandon Ingram, thumb, questionable
  • Scottie Barnes, wrist, probable

See full Toronto Raptors injury report.

Boston Celtics

  • Kristaps Porzingis, calf management, probable
  • Al Horford, rest management, probable

See full Boston Celtics injury report.

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Best Bets and Prediction

Toronto’s recent clutch play suggests they can compete deep into the fourth quarter, but Boston’s rebounding and home shooting profile remain decisive factors.

Projected Score: Celtics 112, Raptors 107
Best Bet: Celtics -5
Secondary Lean: Over 225.5

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