Philadelphia 76ers (10-17) vs. Boston Celtics (22-7)
December 25, 2024 5:00 pm EDT
The Line: Boston Celtics -8.5; Over/Under: +226.5
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The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics meet Wednesday in NBA action at the TD Garden. Here’s a Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction. This article will include a Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction Pick.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Spurs, lost to the Cavaliers, and they play the Jazz, Trail Blazers and Kings next. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 106 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 110.5 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 25.4 points and 5.1 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 20.6 points and 6.8 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer and Jared McCain is grabbing 2.4 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 32.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.4 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Bulls, lost to the Magic, and play the Pacers, Raptors, and Timberwolves next. The Boston Celtics are averaging 119.1 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 109.6 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 28.8 points and 9.3 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 23.9 points and 6 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 80.1 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last 12 home games after losing as favorites.
- The 76ers have lost eight of their last nine games against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games following a loss.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Celtics’ last nine Wednesday games as favorites have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the 76ers’ last four Christmas Day games have gone OVER the total points line.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Payton Pritchard ranks 5th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (4.7) this season.
- Jaylen Brown ranks 20th amongst qualified players for points per game (23.9) this season.
Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts
- Joel Embiid ranks 1st amongst qualified players for FT% (94.5%) this season.
- Tyrese Maxey ranks T3rd amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (18.3).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (50.4).
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (21.6).
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for field goals made per game this season (38.0).
Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
This line doesn’t make sense to me. The Philadelphia 76ers are as healthy as they’ve been all season and on paper are one of the more talented teams in the league when right. The Boston Celtics are obviously capable of blowing the doors off any given night, but they’re 6-11 ATS in their last 17 games when favorites of 8 or more points. As Ive said countless times, the Celtics don’t cover these inflated lines. Two of the last three games in this position, the Celtics lost outright. Give me the 76ers and the points.
