The Toronto Raptors (43-34) face the Boston Celtics (52-25) in NBA TV's primetime slot at 3:30 p.m. ET on Easter Sunday.
The Celtics are 10.5-point favorites on the spread vs. the Raptors for today’s game that could impact the Eastern Conference playoff standings, per PrizePicks Team Picks.
Below, we’ll break down our Raptors vs. Celtics prediction and picks for Sunday, April 5. Make your NBA picks on PrizePicks and earn real money if you’re right, including on game winners, spreads, and totals!
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Raptors vs. Celtics Prediction, Spread, Over/Under
Few expected the Celtics to be in this position since F Jayson Tatum was out for most of the season, who tore his Achilles in the playoffs last season. However, they have been in the top three of the East for most of the season, and now with Tatum back, they look like a championship contender.
According to PrizePicks Team Picks, Boston has a 5.88x payout for "Yes" to win the NBA Finals, the lowest payout among Eastern Conference teams.
Since Tatum’s return on March 3, the Celtics have an 11-5 record, allowing 106.9 points per game — fifth in the league during this period.
The remaining five regular-season games are important for the Raptors. They are currently the No. 7 seed in the East, which puts them in the Play-In Tournament, but they have an identical record to the No. 6 seed 76ers and are fighting to secure a guaranteed playoff spot.
Toronto has struggled lately, losing 11 of its last 20, with the defense allowing 48.3% shooting from the floor (20th since February 24).
Raptors vs. Celtics Spread, Over/Under
The Raptors enter Sunday’s game as a massive 10.5-point road underdog, returning a 4.34x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The Celtics are home favorites with a 1.21x payout if they win, via PrizePicks Team Picks, where you can earn money with your picks in 35 states.
- Spread: Boston Celtics -10.5
- Over/Under: 220.5
- Game Winner Payout: Raptors 4.34x | Celtics 1.21x
Team Picks data is live at the time of writing and is subject to change.
Raptors vs. Celtics Injury Report
Let’s dive into the full Raptors vs. Celtics injury report on Sunday, via NBA.com.
Raptors Injury Report
- G Immanuel Quickley (foot): OUT
Celtics Injury Report
- C Nikola Vucevic (finger): Questionable
Raptors vs. Celtics Prediction on Spread – 4/5/26
Here are the key stats to know before locking in your Raptors vs. Celtics prediction on the spread for Sunday, April 5, on PrizePicks.
- Boston is one of the top offenses in the league, ranking second in offensive efficiency (119.8), according to NBA.com.
- That’s a significant disadvantage for Toronto, whose 114.7 offensive rating is only 16th.
- The Raptors could struggle controlling the boards, ranking 23rd in the NBA with 42.2 rebounds per game.
- The Celtics are one of the best rebounding teams in the Association, averaging 46.5 boards per game.
- Plus, they have a +24.0 rebound differential in three games vs. the Raptors this season.
- Boston has covered the spread as a favorite in three consecutive games.
Raptors vs. Celtics Picks for PrizePicks Today: 4/5/26
Here are the top Raptors vs. Celtics picks to target for Sunday, April 5, on PrizePicks. Raptors F Scottie Barnes and Celtics G Payton Pritchard headline today’s NBA picks for PrizePicks.
Raptors F Scottie Barnes vs. Celtics Projection: 7.5 Assists
- Barnes has become more generous with the ball, totaling 7.8 assists per game in his last five games — surpassing 5.5 for the season.
- This has helped the 2021 top-five pick exceed his assist projection in eight of his last nine games.
- The Celtics rank 22nd with a 64.6% assist percentage allowed, according to Dunks & Threes.
- The former Florida State star’s 14.6 assists per 75 possessions sit in the 96th percentile, according to databallr.
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Celtics G Payton Pritchard vs. Raptors Projection: 15.5 Points
- Pritchard led the team in points in the last two matchups vs. the Raptors.
- The 2020 26th overall pick has exceeded his points projections in five of his last six games vs. the Raptors.
- The guard from Oregon does well in transition, averaging 1.08 points per possession.
- Toronto struggles against offenses in transition, allowing 1.13 points per possession (55th percentile).
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The Celtics are officially out of the running for the Eastern Conference's No. 1 seed, as the Pistons clinched the spot on Saturday. However, Boston is on the verge of clinching the No. 2 seed. Meanwhile, the Raptors look to avoid the Play-In Tournament.
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