Toronto @ Boston Picks & Props

Jayson Tatum has sunk 56.9% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games, 10.6% more than he's made in all games this year. Jayson Tatum has successfully made 45.9% of his 3-point attempts over the last 5 games, 11.8% more than he's sunk in all games this year. Jayson Tatum has been on the court for 36.7 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year, ranking in the 99th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the NBA. The Boston Celtics have been the 3rd-highest scoring offense in the NBA on their home court this year. The matchup against the Raptors is a positive one for threes; the opposition's starting SFs have put up the 30th-highest three percentage in the NBA this year (38.4%).

Pascal Siakam has failed to convert 2.7 attempts from downtown per game this year, placing him among the worst players in the NBA in this category: 75th percentile for misses . The Toronto Raptors rank as the 4th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 20 games. The matchup against Boston is a hard one for scoring; when the Celtics are at home, the other team's starting PFs have averaged the 7th-least buckets per game in the league this year (5.3). The Toronto Raptors have played at the 3rd-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The matchup against the Celtics may be a difficult one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting PFs have attempted a mere 1.6 foul shots per game over the last 15 games (15th-least in the NBA).

Al Horford has shot and missed 5.6 field goal attempts per game over the last 5 games, 1.6 more than he's missed in all games this year. The Raptors have played at the 3rd-most lethargic pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to decrease possessions for the Celtics. The Boston Celtics check in as the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games while at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Al Horford has attempted a lowly 0.3 free throws per game this year, quite a bit lower than his 1.4 mark last year.

Scottie Barnes has made 24.9% of his treys this year, ranking him in the 19th percentile among all players in the NBA. The Toronto Raptors rank as the 4th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 20 games. The Toronto Raptors have played at the 3rd-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The matchup vs. Boston may be a tough one for getting to the free throw line; the opposition's starting SGs have attempted a mere 1.7 free throws per game over the last 20 games when the Celtics have the home court advantage (14th-least in the NBA). Scottie Barnes will not possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home court generally decreases player performance for all stats.

Derrick White has scored 19.2 points per game over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, 6.5 higher than he's scored in all games this season at home. Derrick White has successfully made 2.7 three-point shots per game over the last 10 games, 0.9 more than he's converted from three over the course of the season. Derrick White has played 34.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games while playing at home, 5.3 higher than he's played in all games this year at home. The Boston Celtics have been the 3rd-highest scoring offense in the NBA on their home court this year. The Boston Celtics have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 5 games on their home court.

Jakob Poeltl has converted a lowly 0.0% of his three-pointers this year, significantly less than his 100.0 rate last year. Jakob Poeltl has committed 2.5 personal fouls per game while playing on the road this year, putting him in the 83rd percentile -- among the NBA's highest-fouling. The Toronto Raptors rank as the 4th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 20 games. The Toronto Raptors have played at the 3rd-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. Jakob Poeltl will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home court tends to lowers stat production across the board.

OG Anunoby has converted 52.1% of his three-point attempts over the last 15 games, 14.5% more than he's converted in all games this season. OG Anunoby has averaged 35.2 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the NBA: 97th percentile. The matchup vs. the Celtics is a strong one for threes; the other team's starting SFs have put up the 26th-highest three rate in the NBA this year (37.2%). The Celtics have played at the 2nd-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games in their home city, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Raptors. The Toronto Raptors rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added chances for scoring and assists).

Fred VanVleet has attempted 15.9 shots per game on the road this year, ranking in the 90th percentile out of all players in the league. Fred VanVleet has tallied 36.3 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 99th percentile. The matchup vs. Boston is a strong one for field goals; when the Celtics have the home court advantage, opposing starting PGs have tallied the 26th-most buckets per game in the NBA this year (7.2). The Celtics have played at the 2nd-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games in their home city, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Raptors. The Toronto Raptors rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added chances for scoring and assists).

Sam Hauser has attempted 4.7 shots from the field per game this year, quite a bit higher than his 1.6 mark last year. Sam Hauser has played 24.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games while at home, 8.1 higher than he's played over the course of the year at home. The Boston Celtics have been the 3rd-highest scoring offense in the NBA on their home court this year. The matchup against the Raptors is a strong one for 3-pointers; the opposition's starting SGs have compiled the 26th-highest three percentage in the league this year (38.5%). The Boston Celtics have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 5 games on their home court.

Precious Achiuwa has gone over 6.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Gary Trent Jr. has gone over 9.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Chris Boucher has gone over 6.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Grant Williams has gone over 8.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Robert Williams III has gone over 7.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.