Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario
TV: NBCS-BOS / TSN (regional)
The Celtics enter as the top team in the Eastern Conference on a four-game winning streak. The Raptors sit around .500 and are heavily shorthanded.
Recent Form
Celtics: 9-2 overall (strong on the road). They have won four straight, including a 123-101 road win at Philadelphia on November 10 in which Paul George scored 36 points in his return to face his former team (Jaylen Brown is now with the Sixers). Other recent wins include road victories over Milwaukee and Charlotte. Boston averages strong offense (~115-116 PPG) and elite defense (holding opponents near 104 PPG).
Raptors: 5-5 overall. Recent results include a home loss to Memphis (102-118 on Nov. 9/10) and a prior road win over Milwaukee. Toronto has shown resilience in stretches but has been inconsistent, especially without key pieces. Offense sits around 116-117 PPG while defense allows more.
Boston is playing the second night of a back-to-back (after the Sixers game). Toronto has had more rest.
Injury Reports
Boston:
Devin Carter: Out (illness). Core rotation (Tatum, George, White, Pritchard, Queta, etc.) appears largely healthy.
Toronto (significantly impacted):
Scottie Barnes: Out (left groin/adductor strain) — missing multiple games.
Kawhi Leonard: Out (left knee injury management/swelling) — out at least another week; has played limited games this season.
Nate Bittle: Out (right avulsion fracture/foot).
Immanuel Quickley: Questionable (right hamstring).
Collin Murray-Boyles: Questionable (illness).
Trayce Jackson-Davis: Questionable (illness).
Jamal Shead has stepped up with strong playmaking and scoring in recent starts amid the absences.
Current Key Roster Notes / Likely Contributors
Celtics key players: Jayson Tatum (~26.5 PPG, high assists), Paul George (~22 PPG, strong 3PT and defense), Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, Neemias Queta (rebounding/blocks), Sam Hauser, Mitchell Robinson, Mike Conley, Jordan Walsh, and others. Depth is a strength.
Raptors key available players: RJ Barrett (leading available scorer ~21 PPG range), Jamal Shead (playmaking, recent double-doubles), Jakob Poeltl, Ja’Kobe Walter, Kyle Anderson, Jamison Battle, and others filling in. Depth is stretched thin without Barnes and Leonard.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Jayson Tatum / Paul George vs. RJ Barrett and Toronto wings: Boston’s star wing duo creates major mismatches. Tatum’s scoring/playmaking and George’s shooting/defense will test Toronto’s depleted perimeter.
Derrick White / Payton Pritchard vs. Jamal Shead: Guard play and ball-handling. Shead has been productive recently; Boston’s backcourt pressure and shooting should control tempo.
Neemias Queta / Mitchell Robinson vs. Jakob Poeltl: Interior battle and rebounding. Queta provides rim protection; Poeltl anchors Toronto’s frontcourt.
Overall length, shooting, and defensive versatility favor Boston, especially against a Raptors group missing its top two-way forces (Barnes and Leonard).
Series History
Boston has dominated recent meetings, winning a high percentage of the last 10-12 matchups against Toronto (including strong regular-season results). The Celtics have historically held the edge in this Atlantic Division rivalry in recent years.
Betting Trends
Boston’s superior record, form, and the Raptors’ absences drive a sizable spread. Back-to-back fatigue is the main counter for the Celtics. Public money often leans toward the stronger favorite in these spots. Totals reflect Boston’s defensive efficiency versus Toronto’s potential for up-tempo play when healthy (but injuries may slow things).
Boston’s depth, star power (Tatum + George), and defensive identity should overcome the second night of a back-to-back against a shorthanded Toronto team missing Barnes and Leonard. The Raptors can compete with home support and contributions from Barrett/Shead/Poeltl, but sustaining efficiency for 48 minutes against this Celtics group is difficult. Expect Boston to pull away in the second half.
Game Odds
Boston Celtics – 5.5
Toronto Raptors 215.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Tuesday, November 10, 2026
