Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Predictions, Picks and Odds for Friday, January 9

The Boston Celtics will welcome the Toronto Raptors for a highly-anticipated Eastern Conference clash on Friday, January 9. The hosts, Celtics, are seeded third in the conference standings and will enter the matchup on the back of a loss to the Denver Nuggets. The Raptors, on the other hand, who have occupied the fourth spot in the East, are coming off a three-game winning streak.

The Celtics are over 8 point favorites at home, with moneyline around Boston -350 and total near 224.5. These NBA odds tonight imply that the Celtics are likely to dominate at home court. We have got our Best Bet, a same-game parlay and some favorite player props for tonight’s matchup.

Here’s how we are betting Celtics vs Raptors tonight.

Best Bet for Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors

Best Bet: Celtics -8.5 (-110)

Book: Best price at FanDuel

Our best bet for Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors is Celtics -8.5 (-110) against the spread.

The Celtics rank 13th in offense and limit rivals’ scoring suggesting that they have an elite defense. In terms of their ratings, their offensive rating is the second-best in the league, while the defensive rating has occupied 15th rank in the standings. The Raptors, on the other hand, are in a great form but are ranked towards the bottom of the standings in scoring but have a considerably better defense.

The spread at 8.5 is considerably high considering the Raptors have been doing extremely well lately while the Celtics are coming off a loss.

Given Bostons’ home-court advantage, better scoring, and the Raptors’ key injuries, we are laying the 8.5 points and expect the hosts to cover the number tonight.

Same-Game Parlay Picks for Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors

3-Leg SGP (Safer)

Leg 1: Celtics -6.5 alternate sprad
Leg 2: Jaylen Brown Over 28.5 points
Leg 3: Derrick White Over 18.5 points

Combined odds: +448

We have built this single-game parlay around the Celtics registering a convincing win at home. Both Jaylen Brown and Derrick White are high usage players, playing significant role in team’s offense, and score well at home against weaker sides.

These legs correlate, if the Celtics dominate right from the beginning, their players get volume. Hence, this is our safer SGP option.

Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Odds and Top Player Props

Here are the latest Celtics vs Raptors odds from top sportsbooks. Shop around for the best NBA odds before locking in your bets.

Teams	Spread	Moneyline	Total
Toronto Raptors	+8.5 (-110)	+280	O 224.5 (-106)
Boston Celtics	-8.5 (-110)	-350	U 224.5 (-114)

Odds updated: Friday, January 9, 12:38 am ET. Lines may move throughout the day.

Top Player Props for Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors

Given how prop-heavy NBA betting is, we are also eyeing these player props for tonight’s game.

Payton Pritchard Over 16.5 points (-120)
Neemias Queta Over 8.5 rebounds (-114)
Brandon Ingram Over 21.5 points (-128)

These picks tie into usage and matchups, Payton Pritchard averages almost 17 points per game, while Neemias Queta clears glass for Boston. Brandon Ingram, on the other hand, is leading the Raptors in scoring, and is likely to score over 22 points, if available.

For more markets, check out our dedicated Best NBA player props today page.

Trends to Know for Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors

Before betting on the game, here are some betting trends that one must know.

The Celtics are 9-8-0 ATS at home this season.
The Raptors are 6-4–0 ATS in the last ten games.
Over has hit the Raptors in 14 of their 38 games thus far.

Latest Injuries and NBA Injury Report for Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors

Before betting this game, it’s important to check the NBA injury report, as late scratches and minutes limits can swing spreads and totals in a hurry.

Team	Player	Injury	Status
Boston Celtics	Josh Minott	Ankle	Out
Boston Celtics	Jayson Tatum	Achilles	Out
Toronto Raptors	Jakob Poeltl	Back	Out
Toronto Raptors	Scottie Barnes	Knee	Questionable
Toronto Raptors	Chucky Hepburn	Knee	Out
Toronto Raptors	Brandon Ingram	Thumb	Questionable

In the NBA, late injury news and minutes restrictions have a huge impact on spreads and totals, so re-check the injury report and final inactives about an hour before tip-off.

What time is Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors tonight?

Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors will tip off at 7 pm ET on Friday.

Where is the Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors being played?

The game will be played at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.

Where can I watch Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors on TV and live stream?

You can watch the Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors on NBCS-BOS, SportsNet. The live stream will be accessible via Fubo and NBA League Pass.

Detail	Information
Date	Friday, January 9, 2026
Time	7 pm ET
Venue	TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
TV and Live Stream	NBCS-BOS, SportsNet, NBA League Pass, Fubo