{"id":699795,"date":"2026-04-05T15:49:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T15:49:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/699795\/"},"modified":"2026-04-05T15:49:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T15:49:16","slug":"raptors-vs-celtics-prediction-picks-odds-for-todays-nba-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/699795\/","title":{"rendered":"Raptors vs Celtics Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today\u2019s NBA Game"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It\u2019s been a season of progress for the Toronto Raptors, yet they find themselves in Play-In peril ahead of today\u2019s trip to the Boston Celtics.<\/p>\n

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That amps up the pressure on a Toronto team that\u2019s 5-5 in its last 10 games, and my Raptors vs. Celtics predictions expect Jaylen Brown to guide Boston towards another dominant victory.<\/p>\n

Read on for my NBA picks<\/a> and betting angles for this April 5 battle, with Eastern Conference seeding still in flux.<\/p>\n

Raptors vs Celtics predictionRaptors vs Celtics best bet: Jaylen Brown Over 27.5 points (-112)<\/p>\n

Jaylen Brown<\/a> has played his way onto a lot of MVP ballots this season, and he\u2019s putting the finishing touches on a career year. So, don\u2019t count on the Toronto Raptors<\/a> slowing him down here. <\/p>\n

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With a 28.7 ppg average that ranks fourth in the NBA, Brown is rolling, and he\u2019s gone past this points prop O\/U in seven of his last eight outings.<\/p>\n

Forget any concerns about Jayson Tatum<\/a>\u2019s return disrupting Brown\u2019s rhythm. He\u2019s still getting to his spots, as we saw in a 43-point masterpiece against the Heat. In fact, he\u2019s jacked up 20+ shots in six of his last eight contests \u2014 and 29 FGAs in two of his past three games. That doesn\u2019t sound like a star suffering from fewer touches.<\/p>\n

Likewise, his 3-point struggles are balanced out by a healthy dose of free throws. With his effective downhill style, Brown averaged 9.5 FTA per game in March and knocked them down at an 86% clip. <\/p>\n

Toronto has been on the receiving end of some big outings from Boston\u2019s No. 7, including a 30-point performance in December, and the visitors had some costly defensive lapses in losses to the Pistons and Kings this week.<\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, the Celtics are emerging as the team to beat in the East, and I see Brown adding to his collection of 30-point games today.<\/p>\n

Raptors vs Celtics same-game parlay<\/p>\n

With Brown leading the charge, Boston is a formidable home team, as its 26-11 record at TD Garden suggests. Joe Mazzulla\u2019s men are 8-2 SU in their past 10 contests, and they\u2019ve won nine of their last 10 meetings with the Raptors.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ll triple down on this Boston Celtics<\/a> offense with a wager on Derrick White<\/a> to heat up from downtown. He nailed five 3-pointers last time out against the Bucks, so the arrow is pointing up.<\/p>\n

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Raptors vs Celtics SGP<\/p>\n

Jaylen Brown Over 27.5 points<\/p>\n

Derrick White Over 2.5 threes<\/p>\n

Our “from downtown” SGP: The Js bring it!<\/p>\n

Boston’s star duo looks ready for a playoff run, and this SGP signals impressive stats for both of the Js here. <\/p>\n

Tatum is way ahead of schedule in his injury comeback, and he\u2019s grabbed double-digit rebounds in five of his past six contests. He\u2019s also dished a combined 28 dimes in his last three games.<\/p>\n

Raptors vs Celtics SGP<\/p>\n

Jaylen Brown Over 27.5 points<\/p>\n

Jayson Tatum Over 4.5 assists<\/p>\n

Jayson Tatum Over 9.5 rebounds<\/p>\n

Raptors vs Celtics odds<\/p>\n

Spread: Raptors +10 | Celtics -10<\/p>\n

Moneyline: Raptors -375 | Celtics -400<\/p>\n

Over\/Under: Over 220.5 | Under 220.5<\/p>\n

Raptors vs Celtics betting trend to know<\/p>\n

The Under is 23-14 in Celtics home games this season. Find more NBA betting trends<\/a> for Raptors vs. Celtics.<\/p>\n

How to watch Raptors vs Celtics<\/p>\n

Location<\/p>\n

TD Garden, Boston, MA<\/p>\n

Date<\/p>\n

Sunday, April 5, 2026<\/p>\n

Tip-off<\/p>\n

3:30 p.m. ET<\/p>\n

TV<\/p>\n

Sportsnet, NBCS-Boston<\/p>\n

Raptors vs Celtics latest injuries<\/p>\n

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