The sliding Toronto Raptors play their final game of 2024 on Tuesday, and it’s quite the challenge as they visit the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics.
Boston opened as a double-digit favourite on the NBA odds.
Raptors vs. Celtics NBA Betting Odds
It’s going to be a challenge at times betting the Boston Celtics during the regular season as I don’t think they are going to care about some games – it’s all about getting to the postseason healthy as the Celtics attempt to repeat as NBA champions. And they are +240 favourites to do that.
But Boston isn’t winning close to 70 games and probably won’t even finish with the best record in the league with Cleveland and Oklahoma City both ahead of the Celtics currently. You see some occasional disinterest with this club with a few puzzling losses so far, including not long ago at home to Atlanta, which was without star Trae Young, that kept Boston from advancing in the NBA Cup competition.
Tuesday marks the second of four meetings between the teams and already Toronto’s last trip to Boston as it lost there 126-123 in overtime as a 17-point underdog (total was 230.5) on Nov. 16. Celtics All-Star and MVP candidate Jayson Tatum hit a three at the OT buzzer for the win. Scottie Barnes was out then for the Dinos, who were led by Jakob Poeltl’s career game of 35 points and 12 rebounds. RJ Barrett had a triple-double of 25 points, 15 assists and 10 boards. Tatum was an assist shy of a triple-double.
The Celtics are 9-1 SU and 6-4 ATS in the past 10 meetings. The total landed over in just three.
Toronto Raptors
Do you remember Toronto’s final game of 2023? That was on Dec. 30 of last season and the Dinos lost 129-127 in Detroit as the Pistons snapped an NBA record-tying 28-game losing streak. The shoe is on the other foot for the Raptors’ final game of 2024 on Tuesday as they carry a 10-game skid following a 136-107 home loss to Atlanta on Sunday. Toronto had a whopping 31 turnovers, led by a career-high eight from Scottie Barnes. Centre Jakob Poeltl scored 13 points in his return after missing four games because of a strained left groin, and guard Bruce Brown made his season debut off knee surgery and had 12 points in 19 minutes. Brown almost surely will be traded by the upcoming deadline now that he’s healthy. Davion Mitchell was out with an illness, and RJ Barrett will miss Tuesday for the same. There seems to be a bit of a bug going around several NBA locker rooms currently. Barrett leads the team in scoring (23.4 ppg) and assists (6.2 apg). The Raptors are 1-17 SU in their past 18 road games.
Boston Celtics
Boston lost for the fourth time in six games on Sunday, 123-114 at home to Indiana – two nights after the Celtics beat the Pacers by 37 points in the same location. That’s now six losses at home this season for the C’s, tying their total all of last season including playoffs. Starters Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis were out with minor injuries on Sunday and are day-to-day. Want to learn how much different the modern-day NBA is? Boston’s Al Horford, a fine player, moved past the legendary Larry Bird for the seventh-most three-point makes in team history. Horford is not close to Bird as a player. The Celtics are on pace to shatter just about every NBA three-point shooting mark this year as they lead by far in makes (18.4) and attempts (50.7) per game. Boston is 4-12 ATS in its past 16 at home.
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time | fav | line | total |
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Opening 31 Dec 2:13am | - | - | O +232.5 -115 |
Closing 31 Dec 9:53pm | - | - | O +195.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
Raptors Team Leaders
Points |
21.59 |
Assists |
6.32 |
Rebounds |
10.11 |
FG% |
61 |
Steals |
1.49 |
Blocks |
1.29 |
Points |
26.94 |
Assists |
5.55 |
Rebounds |
8.59 |
FG% |
66 |
Steals |
1.22 |
Blocks |
1.64 |
- Regular Season
Celtics Team Leaders
Points |
21.59 |
Assists |
6.32 |
Rebounds |
10.11 |
FG% |
61 |
Steals |
1.49 |
Blocks |
1.29 |
Points |
26.94 |
Assists |
5.55 |
Rebounds |
8.59 |
FG% |
66 |
Steals |
1.22 |
Blocks |
1.64 |
Injuries
Jonathan Mogbo (PF)
Brandon Ingram (SF)
Jakob Poeltl (C)
RJ Barrett (SF)
Chris Boucher (PF)
Bruce Brown (PG)
Immanuel Quickley (SG)
Davion Mitchell (PG)
Jamal Shead (SG)
Gradey Dick (SG)
Xavier Tillman (PF)
Kristaps Porzingis (PF)
Torrey Craig (SG)
Jrue Holiday (PG)
Payton Pritchard (PG)
Jayson Tatum (SF)
Sam Hauser (SF)
Al Horford (C)
Derrick White (PG)
Derrick White (PG)
Injuries
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Jonathan Mogbo (PF) | Prob Tues | Ankle - 09 / 02 / 25 | 3-0 | 1-2 | + - |
Mogbo exited the previous matchup with an ankle injury, but he is expected to take the court against the 76ers on Tuesday. |
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Brandon Ingram (SF) | Out indefinitely | Ankle - 07 / 02 / 25 | 3-1 | 2-2 | + - |
Ingram has been out of the lineup with a sprained left ankle, and it is unclear how long he will be idle. |
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Jakob Poeltl (C) | Out indefinitely | Hip - 05 / 02 / 25 | 4-2 | 4-2 | + - |
Poeltl is out of commission due to a right hip injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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RJ Barrett (SF) | Prob Wed | Concussion - 04 / 02 / 25 | 4-2 | 4-2 | + - |
Barrett is bothered by a concussion, but he is projected to be active against the Cavaliers on Wednesday. |
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Chris Boucher (PF) | Ques Fri | Illness - 03 / 02 / 25 | 4-2 | 4-2 | + - |
Boucher is ailing with an illness, and it is unknown if he will be available against the Thunder on Friday. |
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Bruce Brown (PG) | Ques Tues | Face - 03 / 02 / 25 | 4-2 | 4-2 | + - |
Brown is battling with a face injury, and it is unclear if he will face the Knicks on Tuesday. |
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Immanuel Quickley (SG) | Ques Tues | Undisclosed - 02 / 02 / 25 | 4-3 | 4-3 | + - |
Quickley suffered an undisclosed injury in the previous game, and it has yet to be established if he will kit up against the Knicks on Tuesday. |
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Davion Mitchell (PG) | Ques Wed | Heel - 01 / 02 / 25 | 5-3 | 4-4 | + - |
Mitchell is tending to a heel injury, and it is uncertain if he will dress against the Grizzlies on Wednesday. |
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Jamal Shead (SG) | Ques Tues | Illness - 30 / 01 / 25 | 5-3 | 4-4 | + - |
Shead is ailing with illness, and it has yet to be established if he will feature in lineup against the Knicks on Tuesday. |
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Gradey Dick (SG) | Ques Fri | Illness - 29 / 01 / 25 | 6-3 | 4-5 | + - |
Dick is ailing with an illness, and it is uncertain if he will face Bulls on Friday. |
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Xavier Tillman (PF) | Out Wed | Knee - 12 / 02 / 25 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
Tillman is bothered by left knee inflammation, and he is unlikely to take the court against the Spurs on Wednesday. |
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Kristaps Porzingis (PF) | Ques Mon | Illness - 09 / 02 / 25 | 2-1 | 2-1 | + - |
Porzingis left the lineup due to an illness, and it is unknown if he will face the Heat on Monday. |
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Torrey Craig (SG) | Ques Wed | Ankle - 08 / 02 / 25 | 2-1 | 2-1 | + - |
Craig is managing a right ankle injury, and its is not clear if he will suit up for Wednesday's game versus the Spurs. |
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Jrue Holiday (PG) | Out Wed | Shoulder - 05 / 02 / 25 | 3-2 | 3-2 | + - |
Holiday is hampered by a right shoulder impingement, and he is not likely to suit up against the Spurs on Wednesday. |
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Payton Pritchard (PG) | Ques Tues | Illness - 02 / 02 / 25 | 3-3 | 4-2 | + - |
Pritchard is ailing with illness, and it has yet to be established if he will suit up against the Cavaliers on Tuesday. |
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Jayson Tatum (SF) | Ques Wed | Knee - 28 / 01 / 25 | 5-4 | 6-3 | + - |
Tatum is dealing with a knee injury, and it is up in the air if he will be active against the Chicago on Wednesday. |
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Sam Hauser (SF) | Prob Fri | Hip - 27 / 01 / 25 | 5-4 | 6-3 | + - |
Hauser is nursing a right hip impingement, and he is expected to be available against the Pelicans on Friday. |
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Al Horford (C) | Prob Fri | Toe - 26 / 01 / 25 | 5-4 | 6-3 | + - |
Horford is dealing with a toe injury, and he is likely to suit up against the Pelicans on Friday. |
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Derrick White (PG) | Ques Wed | Shin - 26 / 01 / 25 | 5-4 | 6-3 | + - |
White is dealing with a right shin contusion, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Chicago on Wednesday. |
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Derrick White (PG) | Prob Sat | Knee - 24 / 01 / 25 | 5-6 | 7-4 | + - |
White is dealing with a knee injury, but he is projected to play against the Mavericks on Saturday. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 31 Dec 2:13am - - O +232.5 -115 Closing 31 Dec 9:53pm - - O +195.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
Raptors Team Leaders
Points 21.59
Assists 6.32
Rebounds 10.11
FG% 61
Steals 1.49
Blocks 1.29
Points 26.94
Assists 5.55
Rebounds 8.59
FG% 66
Steals 1.22
Blocks 1.64
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- Regular Season
Celtics Team Leaders
Points 21.59
Assists 6.32
Rebounds 10.11
FG% 61
Steals 1.49
Blocks 1.29
Points 26.94
Assists 5.55
Rebounds 8.59
FG% 66
Steals 1.22
Blocks 1.64
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Injuries
Jonathan Mogbo (PF)
Prob Tues Ankle - 09 / 02 / 25Brandon Ingram (SF)
Out indefinitely Ankle - 07 / 02 / 25Jakob Poeltl (C)
Out indefinitely Hip - 05 / 02 / 25RJ Barrett (SF)
Prob Wed Concussion - 04 / 02 / 25Chris Boucher (PF)
Ques Fri Illness - 03 / 02 / 25Bruce Brown (PG)
Ques Tues Face - 03 / 02 / 25Immanuel Quickley (SG)
Ques Tues Undisclosed - 02 / 02 / 25Davion Mitchell (PG)
Ques Wed Heel - 01 / 02 / 25Jamal Shead (SG)
Ques Tues Illness - 30 / 01 / 25Gradey Dick (SG)
Ques Fri Illness - 29 / 01 / 25Xavier Tillman (PF)
Out Wed Knee - 12 / 02 / 25Kristaps Porzingis (PF)
Ques Mon Illness - 09 / 02 / 25Torrey Craig (SG)
Ques Wed Ankle - 08 / 02 / 25Jrue Holiday (PG)
Out Wed Shoulder - 05 / 02 / 25Payton Pritchard (PG)
Ques Tues Illness - 02 / 02 / 25Jayson Tatum (SF)
Ques Wed Knee - 28 / 01 / 25Sam Hauser (SF)
Prob Fri Hip - 27 / 01 / 25Al Horford (C)
Prob Fri Toe - 26 / 01 / 25Derrick White (PG)
Ques Wed Shin - 26 / 01 / 25Derrick White (PG)
Prob Sat Knee - 24 / 01 / 25Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Jonathan Mogbo (PF) Prob Tues Ankle - 09 / 02 / 25 3-0 1-2 + - Mogbo exited the previous matchup with an ankle injury, but he is expected to take the court against the 76ers on Tuesday.
Brandon Ingram (SF) Out indefinitely Ankle - 07 / 02 / 25 3-1 2-2 + - Ingram has been out of the lineup with a sprained left ankle, and it is unclear how long he will be idle.
Jakob Poeltl (C) Out indefinitely Hip - 05 / 02 / 25 4-2 4-2 + - Poeltl is out of commission due to a right hip injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
RJ Barrett (SF) Prob Wed Concussion - 04 / 02 / 25 4-2 4-2 + - Barrett is bothered by a concussion, but he is projected to be active against the Cavaliers on Wednesday.
Chris Boucher (PF) Ques Fri Illness - 03 / 02 / 25 4-2 4-2 + - Boucher is ailing with an illness, and it is unknown if he will be available against the Thunder on Friday.
Bruce Brown (PG) Ques Tues Face - 03 / 02 / 25 4-2 4-2 + - Brown is battling with a face injury, and it is unclear if he will face the Knicks on Tuesday.
Immanuel Quickley (SG) Ques Tues Undisclosed - 02 / 02 / 25 4-3 4-3 + - Quickley suffered an undisclosed injury in the previous game, and it has yet to be established if he will kit up against the Knicks on Tuesday.
Davion Mitchell (PG) Ques Wed Heel - 01 / 02 / 25 5-3 4-4 + - Mitchell is tending to a heel injury, and it is uncertain if he will dress against the Grizzlies on Wednesday.
Jamal Shead (SG) Ques Tues Illness - 30 / 01 / 25 5-3 4-4 + - Shead is ailing with illness, and it has yet to be established if he will feature in lineup against the Knicks on Tuesday.
Gradey Dick (SG) Ques Fri Illness - 29 / 01 / 25 6-3 4-5 + - Dick is ailing with an illness, and it is uncertain if he will face Bulls on Friday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Xavier Tillman (PF) Out Wed Knee - 12 / 02 / 25 1-0 0-1 + - Tillman is bothered by left knee inflammation, and he is unlikely to take the court against the Spurs on Wednesday.
Kristaps Porzingis (PF) Ques Mon Illness - 09 / 02 / 25 2-1 2-1 + - Porzingis left the lineup due to an illness, and it is unknown if he will face the Heat on Monday.
Torrey Craig (SG) Ques Wed Ankle - 08 / 02 / 25 2-1 2-1 + - Craig is managing a right ankle injury, and its is not clear if he will suit up for Wednesday's game versus the Spurs.
Jrue Holiday (PG) Out Wed Shoulder - 05 / 02 / 25 3-2 3-2 + - Holiday is hampered by a right shoulder impingement, and he is not likely to suit up against the Spurs on Wednesday.
Payton Pritchard (PG) Ques Tues Illness - 02 / 02 / 25 3-3 4-2 + - Pritchard is ailing with illness, and it has yet to be established if he will suit up against the Cavaliers on Tuesday.
Jayson Tatum (SF) Ques Wed Knee - 28 / 01 / 25 5-4 6-3 + - Tatum is dealing with a knee injury, and it is up in the air if he will be active against the Chicago on Wednesday.
Sam Hauser (SF) Prob Fri Hip - 27 / 01 / 25 5-4 6-3 + - Hauser is nursing a right hip impingement, and he is expected to be available against the Pelicans on Friday.
Al Horford (C) Prob Fri Toe - 26 / 01 / 25 5-4 6-3 + - Horford is dealing with a toe injury, and he is likely to suit up against the Pelicans on Friday.
Derrick White (PG) Ques Wed Shin - 26 / 01 / 25 5-4 6-3 + - White is dealing with a right shin contusion, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Chicago on Wednesday.
Derrick White (PG) Prob Sat Knee - 24 / 01 / 25 5-6 7-4 + - White is dealing with a knee injury, but he is projected to play against the Mavericks on Saturday.