Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Preview
Betting on today’s 76ers and Celtics game? Catch the action at TD Garden in Boston, MA, as the Celtics hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN.
The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 224.5 points, and the Celtics are favored to win at home against the 76ers. Check out BetCoco for Boston Celtics – Philadelphia 76ers odds
Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last five head to head matchups, the Celtics have had the upper-hand, going 3-2. In the previous three head-head to matchups between the 76ers and Celtics, the Celtics have gone 2-1 vs. the spread with an average scoring differential of 10 points per game.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Philadelphia has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 117 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
- Through their last three home games, Boston has an ATS record of just 0-3. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 105 points per game.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the 76ers have gone 2-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
- As the betting favorite, the Celtics have an ATS mark of just 5-5 in their last ten games. Boston posted a straight up mark of 8-2 in these matchups.
Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
The 76ers will face the Celtics bringing in an overall record of 12-6 and a 2-1 record over their previous three games. This season, when playing on the road, the 76ers have a 5-3 record, while their record at home is 7-3.
Against the spread, Philadelphia are currently above .500, at 12-6 ATS. On the road, the 76ers have an ATS record of 5-3, as opposed to a 7-3 record against the spread when playing at home.
In regard to their over/under record, the 76ers have gone 12-6-0 so far this season. Their games have currently averaged 235.0 points per game and the average over/under line so far is 226.
In their latest game, the 76ers offense put up 114 points against the Pelicans. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 51.9% and made 14 threes. Joel Embiid is leading the team in scoring at 32 points per contest. Tyrese Maxey has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 27 going into the game.
The 76ers’ defense is presently ranked 13th in the league, allowing an average of 112.4 points per contest.
Opponents are hitting 53.7% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 35.2% of their three-point attempts.
Today’s matchup sees the Celtics seeking to extend their current two game winning streak, with an overall record standing at 14-4. In their 18 games, the Celtics have achieved a 13-3 record in games against Eastern Conference teams, and they have a 1-1 record in non-conference play.
So far, Boston is below .500 in their ATS record, currently standing at 8-9. On the road, the Celtics have an ATS record of 2-7, as opposed to a 6-2 record against the spread when playing at home.
The over/under record for the Celtics stands at 8-10-0 so far this season. The average over/under line in their games stands at 226.3, and they have a -3.3 differential against the over/under line for this season.
The Celtics are coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 124 points vs. the Bulls. This figure is more than their season average of 116.3 points per game. The team’s top scorer is Jayson Tatum, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 27.7, while Jaylen Brown also carries a PPG average of 21.9 into the game.
Currently, the Celtics’ defense holds the 3rd rank in the NBA, allowing 106.7 points per game.
Inside the arc, the Celtics defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 49.8% and 35.1% from three-point territory.
In spite of being 6.5 point underdogs, we anticipate the 76ers winning this one 114-108.
Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Tips
- We like the 76ers on the moneyline (+218)
- The 76ers are also our pick on the spread at +6.5
- Our NBA model projects 222 points, and we suggest taking the under
Boston Celtics Injury Report
- Kristaps Porzingis – Calf – Out
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
- Nicolas Batum – Finger – Probable
- Joel Embiid – Illness – Questionable
- Kelly Oubre Jr. – Ribs – Out
- Danuel House Jr. – Quadriceps – Out
- Jaden Springer – Illness – Probable
