76ers vs Celtics Prediction
The Celtics are coming off their best week of the season, but I’m still grabbing the free bucket with the 76ers at home. The 76ers have outright won two of their last three games as an underdog, and they’re going to have value as an underdog all season given their talent level. Arguably the best starting five in the NBA, the 76ers are capable of beating anybody in the league on any given night. We’re not seeing any key names on the 76ers injury list at the time of this writing. This line doesn’t make sense.
Both of the Celtics’ losses this season have come on the road, and the offense still relies too much on the three-ball. This line is showing too much respect toward the Celtics, and I don’t understand it. Should be a good one, but I’m going to grab the bucket with Philly in a game it could win outright.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Bucks and Hornets, and they play the Raptors next. The Celtics have won 21 of their last 26 games. The Celtics are 3-2 SU on the road, 5-0 SU at home, and 5-5 ATS on the season.
The Boston Celtics are averaging 115 points per game on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 104.3 points per game on 42.3 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 27.1 points and 6 rebounds per game. Paul George is averaging 20.4 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. Payton Pritchard is averaging 12.8 points and 3.3 rebounds per game. Derrick White is averaging 12.9 points and 5.3 assists per game. The Boston Celtics are shooting 37.6 percent from beyond the arc and 77.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.
76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Bulls, lost to the Cavs, and they play the Raptors next. The 76ers have won 18 of their last 25 regular season games. The 76ers are 5-1 SU on the road, 4-1 SU at home, and 6-5 ATS on the season.
The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 111 points per game on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 108 points per game on 44.5 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 26.9 points and 5.5 assists per game. Jaylen Brown is averaging 22.3 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. Joel Embiid is averaging 17.9 points and 9.7 rebounds per game. LeBron James is averaging 15.6 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 31.6 percent shooting from deep and grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.
76ers vs Celtics Injury Report
The 76ers will be without Dominick Barlow with a back issue. Adem Bona is out with a spine strain. Ariel Hukporti is out with an Achilles injury.
The Celtics don’t have any players listed on their main roster.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The 76ers have won each of their last three games as underdogs against the Celtics.
- The Celtics have lost three of their last four Tuesday games as favorites.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in each of their last seven home games following a road win.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 11 games at Xfinity Mobile Arena following a road win.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The 76ers have lost eight of their last 10 home games against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last six games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last 10 games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Celtics’ last six games has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Nine of the 76ers’ last 10 games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts
- Tyrese Maxey has recorded 11 games with 3+ assists this season – equal to the most of any player in the league.
- Joel Embiid ranks 1st amongst qualified Centers for FT% (90.0%) this season.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Derrick White ranks 1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
- Jayson Tatum has recorded nine games with 5+ assists this season- the most of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The 76ers rank 1st in the league for turnovers per game this season (12.9).
- The 76ers have recorded the largest comeback win from a HT deficit this season – trailing by 24 points @ Cavaliers on October 22.
- The Celtics rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (43.8).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for opponent field goals made per game this season (36.2).