Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics are set to face off for the fourth time this season on Tuesday night at TD Garden. The teams have split their previous meetings, with Philly winning the first and Boston taking the next two. The Celtics are favored to win by 12 points according to the opening line, and it remains unchanged. The game will tip off at 7:30 p.m. EDT, and fans are eager to see who will come out on top in this highly anticipated matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: 76ers +513 | Celtics -750

Spread: 76ers +12 (-110) | Celtics -12 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 228 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 88%.

Philadelphia 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers are struggling with injuries and defensive issues as they hit the road following a disappointing homestand. Despite their struggles on defense, they have shown strength on offense, ranking seventh in offensive rating. They have the best ball security in the league and average the most free throw attempts per game with high efficiency. However, their shooting percentages could use improvement to boost their overall production. With a current power ranking of 23, the 76ers will need to improve defensively and find a way to limit Boston's scoring to secure a better performance on Tuesday.

Boston Celtics Analysis

The Boston Celtics are currently on an eight-game winning streak and hold a 5.0-game lead for the league's top record. They have recently overtaken the Pacers for the league's top offensive rating and rank fourth in turnover percentage, true shooting percentage, and points per game. The Celtics excel at shooting three-pointers and have a strong shooting percentage at the rim and the free throw line. Defensively, they are ranked third in defensive rating and give up the fifth-fewest points per contest. Despite forcing the fewest turnovers per game, they are a top-10 team at forcing missed shots. The Celtics also average the second-most blocked shots per game. Additionally, the Celtics have a power ranking of 1 and are ranked fifth for offense and defense in the league. They have a strong field goal percentage, free throw percentage, and three-point percentage on offense, and a solid defensive field goal percentage and three-point percentage. Overall, the Celtics are a dominant force on both ends of the court. 2 minutes of JB buckets, you're welcome 🫡 pic.twitter.com/HkyXWQId3B