Boston Celtics (39-16) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (20-34)
February 20, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Philadelphia 76ers +7; Over/Under: 223.5
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The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers meet Thursday in NBA action at the Wells Fargo Center. Here’s a 76ers vs Celtics Prediction. This article will include a 76ers vs Celtics Pick.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Spurs and Heat, and play the Knicks, Raptors, and Pistons next. The Boston Celtics are averaging 117.2 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 108.2 points on 45 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 27 points and 8.7 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 22.9 points and 6 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Raptors and Nets, and they play the Nets, Bulls, and Knicks next. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 109.1 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 112.9 points on 48.6 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 27.6 points and 6.1 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 24.9 points and 8.5 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer and Kelly Oubre Jr. is grabbing 6.5 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39 rebounds per game.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The underdogs have won four of the 76ers’ last five games.
- The Celtics have lost five of their last seven games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 games as favorites following a home win.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the 76ers’ last eight games at Wells Fargo Center.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won 16 of their last 17 games against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
- The 76ers have lost each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games at Wells Fargo Center following a home win.
Matchup/League Facts
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (39.0).
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (48.6%).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for turnovers per game this season (11.8).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (17.7).
76ers vs Celtics Injury Report
The 76ers will be without Jared McCain, Justin Edwards, Kyle Lowry, and Eric Gordon.
The Celtics will be without Xavier Tillman due to a knee injury.
76ers vs Celtics Prediction
The Boston Celtics are capable of winning comfortably, but I’ll continue to ride the belief that the break is going to cause some sloppy, funky play. A week off breaks a rhythm. Also, the break allowed a team like the 76ers to get healthier. The Celtics have had issues covering these inflated lines, which has led to a 23-31-1 ATS record. The underdog has covered six of the last 10 games between the Celtics and 76ers, and four of those covers were outright wins. No Embiid or PG on the injury report is a sight for sore eyes. Give me the 76ers and the points.
