Celtics vs. Raptors picks and odds: Back Boston to win on the road

The Toronto Raptors host the Boston Celtics tonight. Boston won the game against the Orlando Magic on Saturday.

The Celtics are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back. Boston has an NBA-best 19-5 record and has performed well on road. The Raptors won their last game against Orlando.

Celtics are currently leading the league in wins (19), offensive efficiency (118.5), true shooting percentage (62.9%) and are outscoring opponents by an average of 13.6 points per game. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are averaging 57.7 points and 15.1 rebounds per contest this season. Toronto is 9-2 at home this year but has lost two games in a row. Celtics are 8-3 on the road this term and have won eight of their last 11 games against Toronto.

Celtics are averaging 123 points per game in their last 14 games. They are 4-0 when playing on zero days of rest this season. Toronto's defence has looked shaky lately.

Celtics are favored by 4.5 points to beat the Raptors on the road. Boston has won eight of its last 10 games by five-plus points.