Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Preview
The 76ers (33-24) will be looking to snap the Celtics’ (45-12) eight-game winning streak tonight in Boston. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 ET at TD Garden and the game will be televised on TNT.
Oddsmakers have the Celtics listed as 12.5-point favorites over the 76ers (+12.5) and the over/under line is set at 229.5 points.
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Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Over the last three times that the Celtics have hosted the 76ers, they have gone 2-1. The over/under record in the five most recent head to head games between the 76ers and Celtics is 2-3 with an average of 211 points per game. The last three times that the 76ers have been on the road vs. the Celtics, the over/under record is 3-2.
- In their last five road games, Philadelphia has averaged 116 points per game while allowing 121 . The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Boston has played well in their previous three home games, going 3-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 121 points per game while allowing 108. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-0-1.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the 76ers have a straight up record of 3-7 and an ATS mark of 4-6.
- The Celtics have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 5-0 straight up and 3-1-1 against the spread.
Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
As the 76ers look to bounce back from a 119-98 loss to the Bucks, they are 12.5-point underdogs against the Celtics. In their last three games, the team is 0-3 straight-up and 0-3 against the spread as the underdog.
In terms of their O/U record for the season, the 76ers are 31-26, and their games have averaged 231 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 229.5 is lower than their season average of 231.1, and the team has hit the under in four straight games.
Philadelphia’s record for the season is 33-24, which is good for 5th place in the Eastern Conference. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 22-16 and 5-5 against division opponents.
On the road, the 76ers have an ATS record of 16-10, and they have covered the spread in their last three road games. Overall, their ATS record on the road is 15-11, compared to 17-14 at home.
The 76ers have gone 8-10 as the underdog this season and are 5-13 in those games. On average, they have been outscored by -5.8 points per game as the underdog.
When it comes to scoring, the 76ers are 12th in the NBA with an average of 117.3 points per game. Interestingly, they have actually been a better offensive team on the road this season, averaging 117.5 points compared to 117.2 at home.
So far this season, the 76ers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 54.4% of their games. In terms of pace, Philadelphia is 16th in the league at 98.4 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the 76ers are 18th in field goal percentage at 47%. They have been one of the best teams in the league at getting to the free-throw line, ranking 1st in both free throws made and attempted.
Currently, the 76ers’ defense holds the 14th rank in the NBA, allowing 113.7 points per game. On two point field goal attempts, the 76ers’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 55.0% and allowing 35.1% from beyond the arc.
The Celtics have won eight straight games and are currently in 1st place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 45-12. In their last game, they defeated the Knicks by a score of 116-102, covering the spread as 6-point favorites.
This season, the Celtics have an average scoring differential of +13.7 points per game at home. Against the spread at home, they are 14-14 and 24-27 as the favorite. Today, they are favored by 12.5 points.
In games against other Eastern Conference teams, the Celtics are 32-6 compared to 13-6 against the West. Their average O/U line in games this season is 231 points, and their games have averaged 231.2 points.
Boston’s O/U record for the season is 28-29, and their most recent game vs. the Knicks went under the line of 224.5. This season, the Celtics have had 29 of their games with lower O/U lines than today’s (229.5).
The Celtics are one of the NBA’s most prolific three-point shooting teams, leading the league in three-point attempts and makes. On average, they are making 16.3 threes per game at a 38% clip. When it comes to scoring, Boston is 5th in the league at 120.7 points per game.
At home, the Celtics have been even better offensively, averaging 122.6 points per game. Overall, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 71.9% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, Boston is 11th in the league at 48%.
Heading into this game, the Celtics have seen a decrease in scoring over their last two games. In terms of pace, they are 19th in the league at 98.2 possessions per game. When it comes to assists, Boston is 19th in the NBA.
This season, the Celtics’ defense is the 5th ranked defense in the NBA at 5th PPG. So far, they have held opposing offenses below the NBA scoring average in 71.9% of their games. Boston’s defense is currently forcing 11.8 turnovers per game, which is 5th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 2nd in blocked shots, with an average of 6.5 rejections per game.
According to our analysis, we anticipate the Celtics to win this one with a projected score of 142-117.
Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Tips
- Take the Celtics on the moneyline
- The Celtics should also cover at -12.5
- Projecting a combined 259 points, we like the over
Boston Celtics Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
- Joel Embiid – Knee – Out
- Robert Covington – Knee – Out
- Kenyon Martin Jr. – Ankle – Questionable
