The Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics matchup is one of 11 NBA games scheduled on Sunday. This will be the fourth and final time that these two Eastern Conference teams will square off in the 2025-26 regular season. The Celtics have had the Raptors’ number in their first three meetings, defeating them by an average margin of 10.7 points.
Heading into this matchup, the Raptors (43-34) are trying to stay a step ahead of the Philadelphia 76ers (43-35) while also keeping up with the Atlanta Hawks (45-33). Meanwhile, the Celtics (52-25) have a firm grip on the no. 2 spot in the Eastern Conference standings.
Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics Odds
Moneyline: Raptors (+360) vs Celtics (-469)
Spread: Raptors (+9.5) vs Celtics (-9.5)
Total: Raptors -112 (o219.5) vs Celtics -108 (u219.5)
Editor’s note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics Preview and Prediction
The Raptors have recently lost two consecutive games, but they bounced back with a blowout victory over the Memphis Grizzlies this past Friday. In this 128-96 win, RJ Barrett led the way with 25 points, three rebounds, and four assists. Collin Murray-Boyles contributed 19 points and four boards off the bench, while Brandon Ingram chipped in 17 points on 6-for-11 shooting from the field.
On the other hand, the Celtics have won five of their last six outings, and they are on the brink of their latest three-game winning streak. Their latest victory came on Friday, when they routed the Milwaukee Bucks 133-101. That night, Jaylen Brown had 26 points, three rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Jayson Tatum had a near triple-double with 23 points, 11 rebounds, and nine assists, while Neemias Queta added 19 points and 10 boards.
The Celtics are favored to sweep their season series against the Raptors.
Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics Injury Reports
Immanuel Quickley (foot) won’t be suiting up in this game, while Nikola Vucevic (finger) has been deemed questionable.
Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics Starting Lineups
Raptors starting lineup
PG: Scottie Barnes | SG: Ja’Kobe Walter | SF: RJ Barrett | PF: Brandon Ingram | C: Jakob Poeltl
Celtics starting lineup
PG: Derrick White | SG: Sam Hauser | SF: Jaylen Brown | PF: Jayson Tatum | C: Neemias Queta
