The set-up: I like the Spurs to defend their home-court here. The Celtics have won two straight, most recently a 119-103 win over the Bulls, but I expect a step back here finally on this Western swing. The Spurs are only 3-5 at home, but they enter off a 121-101 victory over the Wizards on Tuesday. These teams numbers are similar (Boston concedes 109.9 PPG, while San Antonio allows 110.6.)

The pick: The Celtics though have two whole nights off after this non-conference road matchup, before a huge game at home against the defending champion Lakers. Can anyone say "look-ahead" spot?! The Spurs now settle in for a long home stretch and I expect them to make the most of it here. Consider the home side in this one.

The is a 1* FREE PLAY on the Spurs.