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Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 12/20/25

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TOR Raptors Win(+100)

The Toronto Raptors seem to be rediscovering a bit of form having won their last 2 games. They will have a great chance of extending the run at home against the Boston Celtics tonight. The visitors are going to be on the second night of a back-to-back set. And while they have been able to win 4 of their 5 games on no nights rest this season, that sort of form in those games should not be sustainable. They also played against the Miami Heat last night, the team leading the NBA in pace of play. Fatigue should be a major factor in this game as a result.

The Celtics should have real issues containing Brandon Ingram today. He has scored 28 or more points in each of his last 4 games including a 30-point performance against the Celtics. Over the last 10 games the Celtics have been just 23rd in defensive rating and are unlikely to put together a stronger defensive performance given their lack of rest. The Raptors are also leading the league this season in fast break points per game and should prove to be far from a favorable opponent. With Scottie Barnes among their ranks too, expect them to be able to contain either Derrick White or Jaylen Brown in key moments of the game. Back the hosts to take the win.

Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors prediction: Toronto Raptors ML (+100)

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Like most Lithuanians, I started watching basketball from the age of six. I'm based out in London and played basketball at the University of Lincoln here in the UK. I had always had an interest in the NBA but things really took off in the summer of 2010. That year Linas Kleiza led Lithuania to 3rd place at the World Championships and signed with the Toronto Raptors to replace the departing Chris Bosh. I've been a Raptors fan since that day and I've not missed a game since. I've been handicapping games for more than a decade, specializing in player props. For Germantas Kneita media enquiries, please email contact@pickswise.com.
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