The Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers duke it out in Game 4 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena on Sunday night. Here’s a 76ers vs. Celtics Prediction. This article will include a 76ers vs. Celtics Pick.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics were eager to make up for their poor showing in Game 2 and they were able to bounce back with a 108-100 win over the 76ers in Game 3 on Friday. Jayson Tatum led the team with 25 points, five rebounds and seven assists on nine of 17 shooting; Jaylen Brown added 25 points with seven rebounds, four assists and three blocks; Payton Pritchard scored 15 points off the bench, while Derrick White chipped in with 11 points. As a team, the Celtics shot 44 percent from the field and 20 of 47 from the 3-point line as they went back and forth with the 76ers in a tight contest that had them trailing early in the fourth quarter, before they went on a crucial 7-0 run to reclaim the lead and escape with the narrow win on the road.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers will be disappointed with themselves after missing out on a crucial chance to take the lead in the series in Game 3. Tyrese Maxey led the team with 31 points and six assists on 12 of 31 shooting; Paul George added 18 points with five assists; Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 17 points, while Andre Drummond chipped in with 12 points off the bench. As a team, the 76ers shot 44 percent from the field and 12 of 35 from the 3-point line as they got off to a sluggish start and had to work their way back from a 10-point deficit to take the lead early in the fourth quarter, but it didn’t last long at all as they just couldn’t get the defensive stops to get back in front. VJ Edgecombe had a quiet game of just 10 points on five of 17 shooting while Adem Bona scored just 10 points with three blocks.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The 76ers have won four of their last five games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
- The Celtics have lost each of their last three playoff games as road favorites following a win.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six playoff games as road favorites following a win.
- The home team has covered the spread in seven of the 76ers’ last eight games.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The 76ers have lost each of their last 12 Sunday games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Celtics have won each of their last eight games as road favorites.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last six Sunday games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of the 76ers’ last 10 games as underdogs has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Celtics’ last 11 Sunday games has gone UNDER the total points line.
Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts
- Tyrese Maxey ranks 1st in the league for fast break points (382) this season.
- Kelly Oubre Jr. has recorded 3+ steals in three consecutive appearances—the equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- The Celtics are allowing just 101.9 points per 48 minutes while Neemias Queta is on the floor this season—the lowest mark of any qualified player in the league.
- Jaylen Brown ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for points per game (28.7) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The 76ers rank 29th in the league for assists per game this season (24.6).
- The 76ers rank 29th in the league for Q3 points per game this season (27.3).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for opponent points per game this season (107.2).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for opponent steals per game this season (6.2).
76ers vs Celtics Prediction
The Celtics expect to have a full roster once again, while the 76ers are sweating on the availability of Joel Embiid and Kelly Oubre Jr., who are both listed as game-time decisions. There is still an outside chance that Embiid makes his return from injury, so be sure to check the lineups before tipoff, but as it stands, the Celtics hold all the momentum, and they know they can earn a chance to close out the series at home if they take care of business in Game 4. I think we see another close game, but in the end I have the Celtics pulling away again for the win and cover on the road.