The Celtics host the Sixers in Boston tonight, and they should be in for an easy win against a team that is jockeying for a draft lottery spot. The Celtics are coming off an impressive win on the road at Indiana, defeating the Pacers by a score of 93-89. With the victory they've won four straight and six of seven overall.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Home Cookin' - The Sixers have the worst road record in the league at 5-27, while the Celtics have won eight of their last nine home games. The most recent meeting between these two teams was a double-digit Celtics victory here in Boston last month.

2. Injuries - The Celtics are expected to welcome Isaiah Thomas back to the lineup after missing the last three games with a back injury. He's averaged 21.2 points per game in his career versus the Sixers, the most of any team in the league.

3. X-Factor: The Celtics are 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

Selection: This is a play on the Boston Celtics (8*)