The Philadelphia 76ers need a win after losing 3 of their last 4 games. The Boston Celtics are riding an 8-game winning streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics prediction.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers recently lost to the Knicks and Bucks, while beating the Cavs. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 117.3 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 113.7 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 25.8 points and 6.4 assists, while Buddy Hield is averaging 18.1 points and 3.6 rebounds. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer and Kelly Oubre Jr. is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 82.9 percent from the free throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.2 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics are coming off wins over the Grizzlies, Hawks, Wizards, Heat, Nets, Bulls, and Knicks. The Boston Celtics are averaging 120.7 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 110.4 points on 44.9 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 26.9 points and 8.5 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 22.1 points and 5.5 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 38.3 percent from beyond the arc and 80.7 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.9 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Team Facts
- The Celtics have won each of their last 20 home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four home games against teams that held a winning record.
- Each of the Celtics’ last eight Tuesday games as favorites have gone OVER the total points line.
Philadelphia 76ers Team Facts
- The underdogs have won four of the 76ers’ last five games.
- The road team has covered the spread in 10 of the 76ers’ last 11 games.
- Each of the 76ers’ last four games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics prediction
The Boston Celtics are going to be big favorites for obvious reasons as they’re the better team in better form, they’re at home and they’re the healthier side. The 76ers are still without Embiid and Covington, and those injuries are playing into these losses. With that said, the Celtics continue to get these massive lines, and they’re 27-27-3 ATS on the season and 4-5-1 ATS in their last 10 games. These inflated lines just aren’t making bettors money right now. The 76ers still have talent on the floor, they play hard and despite issues recently, they’re still a profitable 32-25 ATS on the year. I’ll take my chances with the free points.