Toronto @ Boston Picks & Props

Jaylen Brown has attempted 20.5 field goals per game this year, a significant increase from his 18.2 rate last year. Jaylen Brown has attempted 7.2 3-point shots per game this year, ranking in the 95th percentile among all players in the league. Jaylen Brown has tallied 35.4 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the league: 97th percentile. The Boston Celtics rank as the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the NBA while at home this year. The matchup vs. Toronto is a good one for three-pointers; when the Raptors are on the road, the opposition's starting SGs have shot for the 27th-highest three percentage in the NBA this year (40.3%).

Scottie Barnes has tallied 0.2 technical fouls per game over the last 10 games while on the road, 0.1 more than he's tallied over the course of the season on the road. The Toronto Raptors have been the 7th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games when playing on the road. The Toronto Raptors have played at the 2nd-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games while on the road. The matchup against the Celtics may be a tough one for getting to the foul line; the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted a mere 1.3 foul shots per game over the last 5 games (14th-least in the league). Scottie Barnes will not possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on the road tends to reduces player performance in all stat categories.

Pascal Siakam has shot and missed 2.8 three-pointers per game this year, ranking him among the worst players in the NBA by this metric: 77th percentile for misses . The Toronto Raptors have been the 7th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games when playing on the road. The Toronto Raptors have played at the 2nd-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games while on the road. The matchup against the Celtics may be a challenging one for getting to the foul line; the opposition's starting PFs have attempted a lowly 1.6 free throws per game over the last 15 games (15th-least in the league). Pascal Siakam will not have the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home city usually lowers player production for all stats.

Jakob Poeltl has made a mere 0.0% of his attempts from beyond the arc this year, a sizeable decrease from his 100.0 mark last year. Jakob Poeltl has committed 2.5 personal fouls per game while playing on the road this year, ranking in the 84th percentile -- among the NBA's most-whistled. The Toronto Raptors have been the 7th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games when playing on the road. The Toronto Raptors have played at the 2nd-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games while on the road. Jakob Poeltl will not possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing while traveling generally worsens player performance for all stats.

Fred VanVleet has attempted 15.9 field goals per game while playing away from home this year, ranking in the 90th percentile among all players in the league. Fred VanVleet has attempted 8.8 shots from behind the three-point arc per game this year, ranking in the 99th percentile among all players in the NBA. Fred VanVleet has averaged 36.3 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 99th percentile. The matchup vs. Boston is a positive one for scoring; when the Celtics are at home, opposing starting PGs have averaged the 27th-most buckets per game in the league this year (7.3). The Celtics have played at the 2nd-quickest pace in the league over the last 5 games in their home stadium, which should lead to more possessions for the Raptors.

Derrick White has averaged 17.8 points per game over the last 10 games playing at home, 5.2 more than he's averaged over the course of the year at home. Derrick White has successfully made 2.8 three-point shots per game over the last 10 games, 1.0 more than he's converted from 3-point range in all games this year. The Boston Celtics rank as the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the NBA while at home this year. The Boston Celtics have played at the 2nd-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games when playing at home. Without the home court advantage, the Raptors have given up the least offensive rebounds per game (8.4) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).

Sam Hauser has attempted 4.6 shots per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 1.6 mark last year. Sam Hauser has been on the court for a whopping 15.0 minutes per game this year, a significant increase from his 4.6 minutes per game last year. The Boston Celtics rank as the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the NBA while at home this year. The matchup vs. the Raptors is a good one for three-pointers; the other team's starting SFs have put up the 30th-highest three rate in the NBA this year (38.8%). The Boston Celtics have played at the 2nd-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games when playing at home.

OG Anunoby has successfully made 3.4 treys per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 more than he's converted from beyond the arc in all games this season. OG Anunoby has tallied 35.2 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 97th percentile. The matchup against the Celtics is a favorable one for 3-pointers; the other team's starting SFs have put up the 26th-highest three percentage in the league this year (37.4%). The Celtics have played at the 2nd-quickest pace in the league over the last 5 games in their home stadium, which should lead to more possessions for the Raptors. The Toronto Raptors check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new chances for scoring and assists).

The Boston Celtics rank as the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the NBA while at home this year. The Boston Celtics have played at the 2nd-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games when playing at home. Without the home court advantage, the Raptors have given up the least offensive rebounds per game (8.4) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists). The matchup against Toronto may be a strong one for getting to the foul line; the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted a monstrous 4.3 free throws per game over the last 10 games when the Raptors are the visiting squad (26th-most in the NBA). Mike Muscala will hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city tends to improves player production across the board.

Robert Williams III has gone over 8.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.