Jesse Schule Free Pick
(NBA) Toronto vs. Boston, 10/30/2015 3:30 PM, Score: 113 - 103
Money Line: -137.00 Boston (Home)
Result: Loss
This is a Free #NBA play on the Boston #Celtics.


The Toronto Raptors opened the season at home against Indiana, and they hung on to beat the Pacers by a score of 106-99. It was a close game, with Indiana actually leading in the final two minutes. The Celtics on the other hand cruised to a 112-95 win over the Sixers.

Toronto won the Atlantic Division last year, finishing nine games in front of the Celtics. Boston is expected to be more competitive this season, and they have an opportunity to make a statement here against the Raptors tonight. These two teams split the season series a year ago, but it was Boston that won the last two meetings. In fact the Celtics finished the season as one of the league's hottest teams, only Golden State won more regular season games since February 2nd.

Isaiah Thomas certainly has something to do with that success, the 26 year old PG scored 27 points with seven assists in the win over Philly. He is one of several new players that include former Raptor Amir Johnson, and former Warrior David Lee. The Celtics have plenty of depth, a luxury that the Raptors do not have.

History certainly favors the home team, with the Celtics winning 21 of the last 25 against Toronto at the Garden. I'll take Boston as a small favorite.

Take BOS.

GL,

Jesse Schule