The Raptors will play the Celtics on Tuesday, December 31st, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 3:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Toronto Raptors and the Boston Celtics set for Tuesday, December 31st, 2024. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Toronto Raptors currently have a 80.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the Boston Celtics is 96.33. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Toronto Raptors - The Toronto Raptors currently have a 1-14 record as an away team. That standing puts them 11th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics start this matchup with a 12-6 record as a home team. They now rank 4th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Toronto Raptors currently rank 13th (112.3) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Boston Celtics stand at 4th averaging 119.5 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 119.1 points against the Toronto Raptors, ranking them 4th in the league. The Boston Celtics currently rank 21st in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 110.1 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Toronto Raptors have notched a 1-4 Eastern Atlantic Division division record, while the Boston Celtics possess a 4-1 Eastern Atlantic Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Toronto Raptors have a 7-25 overall record, while the Boston Celtics have a 23-9 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr, the Raptors face the Celtics in a fierce battle... Fans in Boston be rowdy, cheering on their dominant team... The Raptors have a losing record, while the Celtics boast success... Toronto must plunder a victory to salvage their dismal season... see you courtside at today's game, mateys... Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks... Look at this game's prop bets below to make your wagers.
Best Raptors at Celtics Odds
| Underdog Toronto Raptors | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Toronto Raptors | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Boston Celtics are -16.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Toronto Raptors are +16.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 232.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 232.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Boston Celtics are the -2000 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Toronto Raptors are the +950 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Raptors
Celtics
12/31/24 3:10pm EST | +16.5 -110-16.5 -110 |
Underdog Toronto Raptors - Toronto Raptors bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +16.5 Toronto Raptors underdog bet wins if they lose by 16 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 17 or more.
Favorite Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -16.5 Boston Celtics favorite bet wins if they win by 17 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 16 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Toronto Raptors at Boston Celtics Prop Bets
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Raptors
Celtics
Game to Overtime
12/31/24 3:10pm EST | Yes +2500No -10000Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
TOR at BOS 12/31/24 3:10pm EST | 125.5 o -110125.5 u -120Bet |
Raptors
Team Total Points
TOR at BOS 12/31/24 3:10pm EST | 107.5 o -115107.5 u -110Bet |
Derrick White
Points Scored
TOR at BOS 12/31/24 3:10pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -125Bet |
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Gradey Dick
Points Scored
TOR at BOS 12/31/24 3:10pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -130Bet |
Jakob Poeltl
Points Scored
TOR at BOS 12/31/24 3:10pm EST | 13.5 o -10513.5 u -125Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points Scored
TOR at BOS 12/31/24 3:10pm EST | 24.5 o -12524.5 u -105Bet |
Jayson Tatum
Points Scored
TOR at BOS 12/31/24 3:10pm EST | 25.5 o -12525.5 u -105Bet |
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Jrue Holiday
Points Scored
TOR at BOS 12/31/24 3:10pm EST | 10.5 o -12010.5 u -110Bet |
Kristaps Porzingis
Points Scored
TOR at BOS 12/31/24 3:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
Ochai Agbaji
Points Scored
TOR at BOS 12/31/24 3:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1259.5 u -105Bet |
Scottie Barnes
Points Scored
TOR at BOS 12/31/24 3:10pm EST | 20.5 o -11020.5 u -120Bet |
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Derrick White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
TOR at BOS 12/31/24 3:10pm EST | 24.5 o -11024.5 u -120Bet |
Gradey Dick
Points, Rebounds & Assists
TOR at BOS 12/31/24 3:10pm EST | 20.5 o -11020.5 u -120Bet |
Jakob Poeltl
Points, Rebounds & Assists
TOR at BOS 12/31/24 3:10pm EST | 25.5 o -12025.5 u -110Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points, Rebounds & Assists
TOR at BOS 12/31/24 3:10pm EST | 34.5 o -13034.5 u -105Bet |
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Jayson Tatum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
TOR at BOS 12/31/24 3:10pm EST | 40.5 o -11540.5 u -115Bet |
Jrue Holiday
Points, Rebounds & Assists
TOR at BOS 12/31/24 3:10pm EST | 19.5 o -10519.5 u -130Bet |
Kristaps Porzingis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
TOR at BOS 12/31/24 3:10pm EST | 24.5 o -12524.5 u -105Bet |
Ochai Agbaji
Points, Rebounds & Assists
TOR at BOS 12/31/24 3:10pm EST | 14.5 o -12014.5 u -110Bet |
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Scottie Barnes
Points, Rebounds & Assists
TOR at BOS 12/31/24 3:10pm EST | 35.5 o -12535.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Boston Celtics | 30 | 13 | 0.698 | +6.5 | 15-8 | 15-5 | 5-2 | 23-9 | 117.7 | 108.1 | +9.6 | W1 | 6-4 |
| Toronto Raptors | 10 | 32 | 0.238 | +26.0 | 9-13 | 1-19 | 3-6 | 6-21 | 111.0 | 118.5 | -7.5 | L1 | 3-7 |
Toronto Raptors & Boston Celtics Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Toronto Raptors Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Raptors | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Celtics | +250 Bet |
Toronto Raptors & Boston Celtics Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, December 31st, 2024 at 3:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.