The Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics meet Saturday in NBA action at the TD Garden. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

Toronto Raptors Betting Preview 

The Toronto Raptors look to get above a .500 record. The Toronto Raptors have split their first 4 road games. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 109.6 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 108.5 points on 44.2 percent shooting. Scottie Barnes is averaging 21.5 points and 10.4 rebounds, while O.G. Anunoby is averaging 17.6 points and 4.1 rebounds. Pascal Siakam is the third double-digit scorer and Dennis Schroder is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 69.6 percent from the free throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 32.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47 rebounds per game.

Toronto Raptors Team Facts

• The Raptors have lost each of their last seven games at TD Garden following a win.
• The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games at TD Garden following a win.
• Eight of the Raptors’ last 10 games as underdogs following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.

Boston Celtics Betting Preview 

The Boston Celtics look to build on their 6-2 record. The Boston Celtics have won 3 straight home games. The Boston Celtics are averaging 120.6 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 108.6 points on 44 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 28.4 points and 9.7 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 21.4 points and 5.6 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 82.5 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 33 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 49.6 rebounds per game.

Boston Celtics Team Facts

• The Celtics have won nine of their last 10 home games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Celtics have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games on the second leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
• Eight of the Celtics’ last nine home games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.

Randy’s Pick

The Boston Celtics are the better, more talented team, and it doesn’t hurt that they’re at home here. However, the Celtics are on the end of a back to back and the Raptors continue to compete despite hit or miss results overall. Also, while the Celtics have won 8 of the last 10 meetings against the Raptors, it’s Toronto that’s covered 7 of those 10 games. The Raptors are a top-10 defensive team, and that could be a problem for the Celtics on possible tired legs. Give me the points with the Raptors.