Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics Prediction, Odds and Picks for Friday, 01/09/26

The Raptors limp their way to Boston for a date with the Celtics, hoping to keep their 3-game win streak alive. A late 3-pointer by Immanuel Quickley gave them a 97-96 win over Charlotte, but the result came at a cost. Brandon Ingram left the game after just 11 minutes played due to a thumb injury. His status is officially listed as day-to-day along with Scottie Barnes, who is also questionable with a knee injury. It has been all Boston in this matchup for years now; it has won all but 1 of the last 14 meetings, including the last 7 at TD Garden.

The Celtics laid an egg on national TV losing to the shorthanded Denver Nuggets 114-110 on Wednesday. As soon as the 3-ball isn’t going in at a high rate, the C’s struggle to win games — even if the opponent is without a couple of key players. Jaylen Brown was once again unstoppable with 33 points; he has been having a dream season so far from an individual standpoint. I still have a lot of faith in this team, though, as it is currently on a 5-game winning streak against East teams and has been very reliable against the spread — covering in 4 of its last 5 games.

I’d keep an eye on the injury report, but let’s assume both Ingram and Barnes will be available. Both have minor knocks. Toronto is one of the better 3-point defending teams in the NBA, holding opponents to just 34.2% from deep (second lowest in the league). Boston had the upper hand in the first 2 meetings, but I’m hoping the Raptors can make it a game this time around. I’ll take the road team plus the extra points.

Raptors vs Celtics prediction: Toronto +8.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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