NBA Picks | Celtics look to avoid historic slump to start the season at home

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In their 76 year history, the Boston Celtics have never lost four straight home games to start a season… until tonight?

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It’s dangerous territory for the Celtics as they host a Raptors team that held them to 83 points last month.

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Boston will be without Jaylen Brown but has looked more like the contending team that the franchise envisioned at the start of the season.

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Jayson Tatum posted a 32 and 11 line last game, and the former Blue Devil will be relied on even more without Brown tonight.

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Despite the return of Pascal Siakam, Toronto fell to Brooklyn on Sunday and has yet to find the right balance of minutes for its bench.

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Tonight will be the first time Celtics fans can celebrate a win at home this season.

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Here are my picks:

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· Pick Boston by -2.0 at -110

· Hit over 7.5 rebounds for Tatum (-145)