The Philadelphia 76ers play host to the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of the 1st Round at the Xfinity Mobile Arena on Thursday night. Here’s a 76ers vs. Celtics Prediction. This article will include a 76ers vs. Celtics Pick.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics are still in prime position to advance to the next round, but they will be kicking themselves after missing out on a crucial chance to close out the series at home in Game 5 on Tuesday. Jayson Tatum led the team with 24 points, 16 rebounds, four assists and three steals; Jaylen Brown added 22 points with five assists while Payton Pritchard chipped in with 12 points, but no other player scored more than eight points. As a team, the Celtics shot just 40 percent from the field and 11 of 39 from the 3-point line as they got off to a solid start and looked to be in control after pouring in 34 points in the second quarter, but they couldn’t make any shots when it mattered most as they scored just three points in the final 7:03 to allow the 76ers to run past them after the Celtics led by as many as 13 points in the third quarter. Check out tonight’s game between the Knicks and Hawks.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers haven’t been playing anywhere near their best in this series so far, but they will be feeling a little better after they staved off elimination with a solid 113-97 road win at Boston in Game 5 on Tuesday night. Joel Embiid led the team with 33 points and eight assists on 12 of 23 shooting; Tyrese Maxey added 25 points with 10 rebounds and five assists; Quentin Grimes scored 18 points off the bench, while Paul George chipped in with 16 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. As a team, the 76ers shot 50 percent from the field and 15 of 42 from the 3-point line as they got off to another slow start and it looked like the beginning of the end when the 76ers trailed by 13 points early in the third quarter. However, that only seemed to wake them up as the 76ers outscored the Celtics by 63-35 the rest of the game to make it look easy in the end.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The Celtics have lost Game 6 in five of their last six playoff series when leading the series 3-2.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in five of their last six night games.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last 10 games after losing as favorites.
- The 76ers have lost each of their last eight home games against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in 15 of their last 16 games as road favorites after losing as favorites.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine home games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
Total Points: Facts
- Eleven of the 76ers’ last 12 games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Celtics’ last eight games as favorites against the 76ers have 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 76ers had their backs against the wall with a 3-1 series deficit, but just when it looked like the season was about to be over, they clicked into gear and flew past the Celtics in Game 5 to keep their season alive. The Celtics missed on a crucial chance to close out the series at home and they would love to make up for it in this meeting, but it’s always tough to close out a series on the road and I’ve got a feeling that the 76ers aren’t done yet. The Celtics are still the better team overall, but I think the 76ers get the crucial win at home in front of a packed house.