[Game Recap]

Toronto Raptors at Boston Celtics

Jan 09, 2026

Boston Celtics Edge Toronto Raptors 125-117 in High-Scoring Affair

Game Summary

The Boston Celtics secured a 125-117 victory over the Toronto Raptors. While Boston's shooting efficiency was impressive, particularly from beyond the arc, Toronto struggled defensively against the Celtics' potent offense, allowing 50% shooting from three-point range and failing to capitalize on their own scoring opportunities.

Top Performers

Payton Pritchard led the Celtics with 27 points, showcasing his scoring ability and contributing 8 assists. Jaylen Brown added 25 points and played a key role with 7 assists, while Sam Hauser chipped in 19 points off the bench. For the Raptors, RJ Barrett and Ja'Kobe Walter both scored 19 points, with Immanuel Quickley adding 17, but their efforts weren't enough to overcome Boston's strong performance.

Odds Recap

The Boston Celtics were favored by 10 points in this matchup but did not cover the spread as the margin of victory was only 8 points. The total for the game was set at 224 points and exceeded that mark, finishing over by a significant margin.

Prediction Recap

The model correctly predicted the Boston Celtics would win the game. However, it missed on the spread, failing to account for the close finish, and incorrectly projected the total to go under, while it ended up over.

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