NBA Preseason/Wednesday's Picks

The Toronto Raptors try to make it two straight in the preseason as they travel to Boston tonight to face the Celtics. Tip off is 7:30 pm ET at TD Garden.

Vegas has Boston listed as a 4.5-point favorite with an over/under set at 218.5.

The Raptors (1-0) opened their preseason with a 114-82 win over Utah. With starters playing limited minutes, Toronto was led by Chris Boucher with 11 points and Precious Achiuwa with 10. The defense held the Jazz to just 32.3% shooting from the field.

Boston (1-0) also opened with a win as the Celtics blew past Charlotte, 134-93. Starters Jayson Tatum, Marcus Smart and Jaylen Brown all played over 20 minutes with Brown leading the way with 24 points.

Dunkel has the underdog Raptors picking up a win on the road tonight, while the offenses stay hot and push the final score OVER the Vegas total.

Dunkel’s Pick: Toronto (+4 ½); OVER.

Below are all of Dunkel’s picks for today’s NBA preseason schedule:

OCTOBER 5

Indiana at Charlotte
Time: 7:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 112.286; Charlotte 102.622
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 9 ½; 215
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 4 ½; 218 ½
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-4 ½); Under

Cleveland at Philadelphia
Time: 7:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 110.984; Philadelphia 126.400
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 15 ½; 207
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia by 4 ½; 219 ½
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-4 ½); Under

Toronto at Boston
Time: 7:30 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 126.130; Boston 115.539
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 10 ½; 228
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 4 ½; 218 ½
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+4 ½); Over

Dallas vs Oklahoma City
Time: 8:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 125.266; Oklahoma City 123.799
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 1 ½; 221
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 7; 216 ½
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (+7); Over

Phoenix vs LA Lakers
Time: 10:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 116.904; LA Lakers 115.816
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 1; 219
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 2 ½; 215 ½
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (+2 ½); Over

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