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The Boston Celtics (8-5) will take on the Philadelphia 76ers (10-5) at the Wells Fargo Center for a second time this week. The tipoff for this game is set for 7:30 p.m. Below, we analyze the Celtics-76ers NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions. The Celtics and Sixers met in the Eastern Conference Finals that season with a trip to the NBA Finals on the line. The series went the distance, with Game 7 being held at the Boston Garden. With 5 seconds left and Boston leading 110–109, Russell tried to inbound the ball when it hit a guy wire that supported the backboard, which resulted in.
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Celtics Sixers Line
The Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics take the floor at Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday evening. This is the first matchup between the two Eastern Conference contenders this season, with plenty of intrigue in advance of tip-off. The 76ers are 9-5 overall but hold a blistering 7-1 mark at home. The Celtics are 8-4 with identical 4-2 records in home and away tilts this season, and Boston will enter this game without its leading scorer in Jayson Tatum (protocols).
Tip-off is at 7 p.m. ET in Philadelphia. William Hill Sportsbook lists the 76ers as five-point home favorites, holding steady from the opener, in the latest Celtics vs. 76ers odds. The over-under for total points expected is set at 221.5. Before you make any 76ers vs. Celtics picks, be sure to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Celtics vs. 76ers. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Now, here are several NBA odds and betting trends for Sixers vs. Celtics:
- Celtics vs. 76ers spread: 76ers -5
- Celtics vs. 76ers over-under: 221.5 points
- Celtics vs. 76ers money line: 76ers -200, Celtics +175
- BOS: The Celtics are 6-4 against the spread in the last 10 games
- PHI: The 76ers are 5-4-1 against the spread in the last 10 games
Why the Celtics can cover
Boston is missing its leading scorer, but the Celtics have a deep pool of talent to utilize against Philadelphia. Jaylen Brown is off to a tremendous start in 2020-21, averaging 25.8 points and 5.8 rebounds per game, and he is flanked by an elite defensive force in Marcus Smart. In addition, the Celtics have All-Star guard Kemba Walker back in action after an injury-related absence, and he will put pressure on Philadelphia's perimeter defenders.
As a team, Boston grades out as above-average in both offensive and defensive rating, including a top-tier offensive rebound rate of 29.2 percent. The Celtics also create havoc in the form of turnovers, forcing a giveaway on 14.9 percent of possessions this season, and Boston ranks in the top six of the NBA in both blocked shots (6.0 per game) and steals (9.0 per game).
Why the 76ers can cover
Due to the absence of Tatum, Philadelphia is the more talented team in this matchup. Joel Embiid is an All-NBA force, averaging 25.0 points and 11.5 rebounds per game with elite defense, and he is joined by top-tier players in Tobias Harris and Ben Simmons. Harris is averaging 19.1 points and 7.1 rebounds per game, with Simmons defending at an elite level and averaging 12.3 points, 9.3 rebounds and 8.0 assists per game.
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Philadelphia can also take solace in some clear weaknesses for Boston, including a 15.5 percent turnover rate that ranks near the bottom of the NBA. The Celtics are also below-average in both defensive rebound rate (73.0 percent) and free throw rate, paving the way to increased efficiency for the 76ers at home.
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How to make Celtics vs. 76ers picks
SportsLine's model is leaning over on the total, with the teams projected to combine for 229 points. The model also says one side of the spread has all the value. You can get that pick at SportsLine.
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