Defense has been the key to both teams’ success this season, and points will be hard to come by in Toronto this afternoon.
Dec 7, 2025 • 08:57 ET
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Photo By – Imagn Images. Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) drives to the basket during the first half against the Toronto Raptors at TD Garden.
The Boston Celtics will aim to pick up their fifth straight win when they roll into Scotiabank Arena to take on the Toronto Raptors, who have lost two straight and four of their last five.
Both teams sported strong defenses and heavy schedules over the past week, which should translate into a low-scoring game tonight.
I’ll break down why I’m taking the Under in my Celtics vs. Raptors predictions and NBA picks for Sunday, December 7.
Celtics vs Raptors prediction
Celtics vs Raptors best bet: Under 226.5 (Odds)
After a sluggish start, the Boston Celtics have quickly turned their season around with four straight wins and nine victories over their last 11 games.
What the Celtics lack in offense, they’ve definitely made up for on defense. Boston ranks third in opponent ppg (110.5) and second in both opponent field goals made (37.7) and field goal percentage (44.4%).
The Toronto Raptors have lost four of their last five, but it hasn’t been for lack of effort on the defensive side of the court, as they rank seventh in points allowed per game (113.5).
Both teams also come into Sunday having played five games in the past seven days.Â
Legs will be tired, shots will be missed, and the Under will be cashed just like it has been in each of the last three meetings.
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Celtics vs Raptors same-game parlay
It seems like Boston’s offense is a one-man show led by Jaylen Brown, but the Celtics have banded together to become one of the hottest teams in the NBA.
They should roll to a fifth straight win tonight against a Raptors team that’s starting to unravel following a nine-game run of their own.
Derrick White has stepped up as an important scorer for the Celtics during their streak, scoring Over 15.5 points in six straight games.
Celtics vs Raptors SGP
Under 226.5
Celtics moneyline
Derrick White Over 15.5 points
Our “from downtown” SGP: C’s get degrees
Jaylen Brown has scored Over 29.5 points in five of his last six games, while no one else on Boston is averaging more than 17 ppg this season.Â
Celtics vs Raptors SGP
Under 226.5
Celtics moneyline
Derrick White Over 15.5 points
Jaylen Brown Over 29.5 points
Celtics vs Raptors odds
Spread: Celtics -3 (-115) | Raptors +3 (-105)
Moneyline: Celtics -160 | Raptors +135
Over/Under: Over 224.5 | Under 224.5
Celtics vs Raptors betting trend to know
The Celtics have hit the first-half moneyline in 22 of their last 32 away games (+15.50 Units / 25% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Celtics vs. Raptors.
How to watch Celtics vs Raptors
Location
Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
Date
Sunday, December 6, 2025
Tip-off
3:30 p.m. ET
TV
NBC Sports Boston, Sportsnet
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After writing a few pieces for the Varsity newspaper during his time at the University of Toronto, Chris Faria’s career in sports truly began in 2019 when he attended the sports journalism program at Centennial College. Since then, he’s covered virtually every sport under the sun, having written for several different outlets including Covers and the Canadian Olympic Committee. A lifelong hockey fan and player, Chris currently works full-time for the National Hockey League.
Outside of hockey, he’s also an avid poker player and mixed martial arts fan, which is coincidentally his favorite sport to bet on – usually in the form of a parlay on bet365. The main lesson he’s learned from years of betting is bankroll management: “Never bet more than you’re comfortable losing and never chase your losses.”
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