Boston Celtics — Toronto Raptors, prediction and H2H — 5 April, 2026
Boston Celtics
Toronto Raptors
On April 5, 2026, an NBA regular-season game between Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors will take place at the TD Garden in Boston. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics come into this match after a confident 133–101 away victory over Milwaukee Bucks. Prior to that, they also recorded an impressive 147–129 win against Miami Heat.
Jaylen Brown was the standout performer in that game, finishing with 43 points, 3 rebounds, and 7 assists. Overall, Boston are in strong form, with just one defeat in their last six games.
In the NBA standings, Boston currently sit 2nd in the Eastern Conference with a 52–25 record. At home, they have also been solid, posting a 26–11 record and losing just twice in their last eleven home games.
Offensively, the Celtics average 114.6 points per game (21st in the NBA). Defensively, they have been outstanding, allowing just 107.1 points per game — the best mark in the league.
The team’s leading scorer is Jaylen Brown, averaging 28.7 points per game this season.
In head-to-head home matchups against Toronto Raptors, Boston have been dominant, winning nine consecutive games.
Toronto Raptors
Toronto Raptors come into this match after a convincing 128–96 victory over Memphis Grizzlies, responding to recent defeats against Detroit and Sacramento.
Those losses slightly weakened their position in the race for a top-six finish, with Philadelphia and Charlotte among their main competitors.
In the NBA standings, Toronto currently sit 5th in the Eastern Conference with a 43–34 record. The team remains highly motivated as they continue to push for a secure top-six spot.
On the road, the Raptors have been consistent, posting 22 wins and 17 losses — the 4th-best away record in the conference. Offensively, they average around 114.5 points per game, while defensively they allow approximately 112.1 points per game, ranking them among the better defensive teams in the league.
In head-to-head matchups against Boston, Toronto have struggled. They have lost four consecutive games, and in the last eight meetings, they have won just twice.
It is also worth noting that these matchups tend to be low-scoring — six of the last eight games finished under 218.5 total points.
Key facts and head-to-head stats
- Celtics have won 5 of their last 6 games.
- Celtics have won 6 of their last 7 home games.
- Celtics have won the last 4 home head-to-head meetings.
- Celtics have won 5 of the last 6 head-to-head meetings.
- 6 of the last 8 head-to-head meetings have gone under 218.5 total points.
Boston Celtics — Toronto Raptors prediction
Both teams come into this match after confident victories, but their overall situations differ. Boston have already secured their playoff position and are close to locking in second place. The team is confident, playing at home, and has the best defense in the league, along with strong head-to-head results against Toronto. The Raptors, on the other hand, have slightly weakened their position with recent defeats and remain heavily involved in the fight for a top-six finish, making every win important. They have been solid on the road and also maintain a reliable defensive structure. Considering the importance of the result for Toronto, Boston’s home advantage, and the strong defensive profiles of both teams, this game is expected to be cautious and low-scoring, in line with recent matchups between these sides. Recommended bet: Under 224 — 1.64
