Toronto at Boston

Defending champion Toronto has taken a step back from a year ago, while talented and deep Boston is better. Toronto is depleted, losing star forward Pascal Siakam (groin), center Marc Gasol (hamstring) and guard Norman Powell (shoulder) to injury. Toronto has lost two in a row to Dallas (at home) and Indiana, and now heads to one of the toughest places in the NBA to play. The Celtics are 13-1 straight-up at home, ranking #12 in points scored, third from the charity stripe (80.5%), while the aggressive defense is second in points surrendered, fifth in shooting allowed (43.6%), top 10 at defending beyond the arc. Boston has won five straight matchups at home and the wagering value is on the home team to win the game. Play Boston on the for a Max Play.