Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Preview
Planning on watching today’s Celtics and 76ers game? Catch the action at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA, as the 76ers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NBCS.
The Celtics are the favorites in this Atlantic division matchup against the 76ers. The over/under for the game is set at 228 points. Check out BetCoco for Philadelphia 76ers – Boston Celtics odds
Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times the Celtics have travelled to take on the 76ers, they are 2-1. Not only have the Celtics gone 2-1 against the spread in their last three games vs. the 76ers, they are also 2-1 ATS the last three times they have faced the 76ers on the road.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Boston has an ATS record of 1-3-1 while averaging 114 per game. The team went 4-1 overall in these games.
- In their last five home games, Philadelphia has averaged 104 points per game while allowing 112. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the 76ers have gone 6-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 5-5.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Celtics have a straight up record of 7-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-6-1.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Prediction
Coming into today’s game vs. the 76ers, the Celtics are looking to build on their above .500 record of 5-1. The team currently sits 1st in the Eastern Conference and 1st place in the Atlantic division.
So far, Boston is below .500 in their ATS record, currently standing at 2-3. On the road, the Celtics have an ATS record of 1-2, as opposed to a 1-1 record against the spread when playing at home.
Boston currently holds an over/under record of 5-1-0 for the season. Their played games maintain an ongoing average of 212.0 points per game, alongside an average over/under line of 225.8.
The Celtics’ offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 109 points versus the Timberwolves. During the game, they attempted 39 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 39.1%. Up to this point, the Celtics’ offense has been efficient inside the arc, posting a two-point field goal percentage of 57%. In terms of pace, they are 13th in the NBA possessions per game (101.5).
The Celtics’ defense is presently ranked 8thth in the league, allowing an average of 109.0 points per contest. Boston’s defense has been playing well, ranking 8thth in the NBA with 109.0 points allowed per game.
In today’s game against the Celtics, the 76ers aim to continue their success with a record above .500, currently at 5-1. The team currently sits 2nd in the Eastern Conference and 2nd place in the Atlantic division.
The 76ers remain undefeated against the spread, arriving with an ATS record of 6-0. Carrying an undefeated ATS record, the 76ers have a +3.0 scoring margin on the road and +18.2 at home.
Philadelphia have seen over half of their games surpass the over/under lines, resulting in an over/under record of 4-2-0. Their games feature an average over/under line of 220.1, and they hold a 9.8 differential compared to the over/under line this season.
Philadelphia’s offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 146 points against the Wizards. They had an overall field goal percentage of 56% and made 32/36 free throws. The team’s top scorer is Joel Embiid, who comes into today’s matchup with an average of 32.5, while Tyrese Maxey also maintains a PPG average of 25.5 leading up to the game.
Coming into today’s game, the 76ers’ defense is giving up an average of 108.3 points per contest. In the current season, the 76ers defense has excelled, sitting 6thth in the NBA by allowing 108.3 points per game.
Despite being 3 point underdogs, we predict the 76ers to come out on top with a final score of 112-108.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Betting Tips
- We like the 76ers on the moneyline (+112)
- The 76ers are also our pick on the spread at +3
- Our NBA model projects 220 points, and we suggest taking the under
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
Boston Celtics Injury Report
- Derrick White – Personal – Probable
- Neemias Queta – Foot – Out
