Toronto Raptors (17-18, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (18-17, fourth in the Eastern Conference)
Boston; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
LINE: Celtics -8; over/under is 217.5
BOTTOM LINE: Boston will try to keep its four-game home win streak intact when the Celtics face Toronto.
The Celtics are 2-4 against division opponents. Boston is third in the Eastern Conference in team defence, allowing only 110.4 points while holding opponents to 46.7% shooting.
The Raptors have gone 12-10 against Eastern Conference opponents. Toronto is ninth in the Eastern Conference scoring 112.6 points per game and is shooting 45.