Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers odds, picks and predictions
The Boston Celtics (5-1) visit the Philadelphia 76ers (5-1) on Wednesday night. Tip from Wells Fargo Center is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Letβs analyze BetMGM Sportsbookβs lines around the Celtics vs. 76ers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Celtics won 3 of 4 games in regular season, won 4-3 in playoffs
The Celtics suffered their 1st loss of the season Monday, falling 114-109 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in overtime as 3.5-point road favorites. F Jayson Tatum had a team-high 32 points on 12-of-22 shooting while G Jaylen Brown added 26 points on 10-of-21 shooting. Boston shot just 28.2% from 3-point range (11 of 39).
Philadelphia beat the Washington Wizards 146-128 on Monday while covering as an 11.5-point home favorite. C Joel Embiid scored 48 points on 17-of-25 shooting and added 11 rebounds. G Tyrese Maxey also netted a double-double with 22 points and 11 assists. The 76ers shot 56% from the field (51 of 91).
Celtics at 76ers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:05 a.m. ET.
Moneyline (ML): Celtics -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | 76ers +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -2.5 (-105) | 76ers +2.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Celtics at 76ers key injuries
Celtics
G Derrick White (personal) probable
76ers
None
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Celtics at 76ers picks and predictions
Prediction
76ers 117, Celtics 109
Moneyline
BET 76ERS +110.
The Sixers are coming off a monster game at home after shooting lights out and Embiid almost scoring 50. Expect them to build off this terrific night while the Celtics arrive from Minnesota fresh off an overtime loss. This game will be tight, as most of the recent matchups between these franchises are, but the Sixers will come out on top.
Against the spread
PASS.
The odds are better on the moneyline for Sixers bettors.
Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 227.5 (-105).
Both teams are playing on only 1 dayβs rest and are coming off strenuous games with the Sixers in a high-scoring, fast-paced game and the Celtics in an overtime game. As a result, there will be a slower pace.
In the last 10 matchups between these teams dating back to early February of 2023, the total only reached a high of 228 and the Over was 4-6 including 2-3 in Philadelphia.
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