The Boston Celtics take on the Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference Playoffs. The Celtics swept the Philadelphia 76ers, as did the Toronto Raptors with the Brooklyn Nets.

Boston defeated Boston three times during the season. The loss of Gordon Hayward will put pressure on Kemba Walker, Jaylen Brown, and Jayson Tatum to step up on both ends of the floor, but the extra days of rest could give him time to heal his ankle and return at some point. Kyle Lowry is listed as probable for this game after suffering an ankle injury. He practiced on Saturday and it will make a difference id he plays or doesn't.

Celtics are 15-5 ATS in their last 20 games as an underdog. Raptors are 2-5 ATS in the last 7 head-to-head meetings.

This should be a closely contested game. If Lowry plays, the Celtics will have to do a good job at defending the three. Toronto has played well all season but I like the Celtis to take game one.

Play on Boston.