Toronto @ Boston Picks & Props

Pascal Siakam has attempted a lowly 15.3 shots per game this year, significantly lower than his 18.5 mark last year. In contrast to last year's 3.1 clip, Pascal Siakam's personal fouls per game have surged this year to 3.5. In regard to shooting, the Toronto Raptors's poor 109.6 points per game settles in as the 6th-weakest in the league this year. Since the start of last season, the other team's starting PFs have compiled 11.7 points per game (15th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Boston Celtics, marking this as a challenging matchup for offensive output. The 5th-most lethargic pace home offense in the league this year has been the Toronto Raptors.

The matchup against Boston is a favorable one for shot attempts from downtown; when the Boston Celtics are the visiting squad, the opposition's starting Cs have totaled the 30th-most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (3.4). The Raptors check in as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games without the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists). Away from home, the Boston Celtics have allowed the 9th-least offensive boards per game (10.5) in the league to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists). This year when they are away from home, their opposition has attempted 20.3 foul shots per game (6th-lowest in the league) against the Celtics, facing an uphill battle to get to the free-throw line.

Dennis Schroder has registered an impressive 17.0 points per game this season, a sizeable increase from his 11.7 points per game last season. Dennis Schroder has successfully made a terrific 2.0 3-pointers per game this season, a big improvement over his 1.1 rate last season. Dennis Schroder has accumulated a measly 1.4 personal fouls per game this season, quite a bit lower than his 2.3 fouls per game last season. The Raptors check in as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games without the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists). Away from home, the Boston Celtics have allowed the 9th-least offensive boards per game (10.5) in the league to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).

Among all players in the league, O.G. Anunoby slots into the 83rd percentile for personal fouls, compiling a monstrous 2.8 fouls per game playing at home this year. In regard to shooting, the Toronto Raptors's poor 109.6 points per game settles in as the 6th-weakest in the league this year. The 5th-most lethargic pace home offense in the league this year has been the Toronto Raptors. O.G. Anunoby figures to suffer a reduction in efficiency for all stats as a result of being on the road in this contest.

In comparison to last season's 6.0 clip, Scottie Barnes's shots from the field scored have increased this season to 8.0 per game. In comparison to last year's 0.8 mark, Scottie Barnes's 3-point shots sunk have increased this year to 2.0 per game. The matchup vs. Boston is a good one for shots from the field; when the Celtics are on their home court, opposing starting SFs have totaled the 28th-most shot attempts per game in the NBA since the start of last season (13.1). The Raptors check in as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games without the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists). Away from home, the Boston Celtics have allowed the 9th-least offensive boards per game (10.5) in the league to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).

Jayson Tatum has attempted 20.8 shots from the field per game on the road since the start of last season, ranking him in the 100th percentile among all players in the league. Jayson Tatum has played 36.5 minutes per game since the start of last season, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 99th percentile. As it relates to offense, the Celtics's fantastic 119.1 points per game ranks 5th-best in the NBA since the start of last season. This year, opposing starting PFs have totaled 5.5 3-point attempts per game (26th-most in the league) vs. the Raptors, marking this as a good matchup. Jayson Tatum is expected to see a rise in performance across the board as a result of controlling the home court advantage in this contest.

Out of all players in the NBA, Jaylen Brown comes in at the 96th percentile for shots from the field while at home, totaling 18.4 per game this year. Relative to last season's 2.3 rate, Jaylen Brown's 3-point shots made have increased this season to 2.9 per game. Jaylen Brown has played 35.4 minutes per game away from home since the start of last season, placing him in the 96th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league. As it relates to offense, the Celtics's fantastic 119.1 points per game ranks 5th-best in the NBA since the start of last season. Since the start of last season when they are away from home, the opposition's starting SFs have averaged 17.8 points per game (30th-highest in the league) against the Toronto Raptors, branding this as a strong matchup for offensive output.

Compared to last year's 49.9% mark, Kristaps Porzingis's field goal ability has surged this year to 55.3%. As it relates to offense, the Celtics's fantastic 119.1 points per game ranks 5th-best in the NBA since the start of last season. The matchup vs. the Toronto Raptors is a strong one for drawing fouls; the other team's starting Cs have attempted a whopping 6.8 free throws per game this year (29th-most in the league). Kristaps Porzingis is expected to see a spike in performance across the board due to having the home court advantage in this contest.

Among all players in the league, Derrick White lands in the 79th percentile for three-pointers hit on his home court, posting 2.0 per game since the start of last season. As it relates to offense, the Celtics's fantastic 119.1 points per game ranks 5th-best in the NBA since the start of last season. The matchup against Toronto is a favorable one for shot attempts from the field; when the Raptors have the home court advantage, the opposition's starting PGs have totaled the 23rd-most shot attempts per game in the NBA this year (16.3). Among all players in the league, Derrick White places in the 84th percentile for free-throw prowess with a a remarkable 86.0% rate since the start of last season. The matchup against the Toronto Raptors is a strong one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted an enormous 4.8 foul shots per game this year (25th-most in the league).

In comparison to last season's 2.5 rate, Gary Trent Jr.'s threes drained have risen this season to 2.8 per game. In comparison to last season's 1.4 rate, Gary Trent Jr.'s personal fouls per game have been reduced this season to 0.8. The Raptors check in as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games without the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists). Away from home, the Boston Celtics have allowed the 9th-least offensive boards per game (10.5) in the league to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists). This year when they are away from home, their opposition has attempted 20.3 foul shots per game (6th-lowest in the league) against the Celtics, facing an uphill battle to get to the free-throw line.

Out of all players in the NBA, Jrue Holiday places in the 87th percentile for playing time, posting a monstrous 32.3 minutes per game when playing away from home since the start of last season. As it relates to offense, the Celtics's fantastic 119.1 points per game ranks 5th-best in the NBA since the start of last season. Since the start of last season, the opposing team's starting SGs have shot 38.5% on 3-pointers (27th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Raptors, marking this as a strong matchup. Jrue Holiday will likely see an increase in output in all facets of the game in light of owning the home court advantage in this contest.

Sam Hauser has gone over 6.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Al Horford has gone over 5.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.