Celtics vs. 76ers Betting Odds, Analysis, Free Pick

Boston Celtics (43-17 SU, 31-27-2 ATS) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (39-19 SU, 34-23-1 ATS)
When: Saturday, February 25th, 8:30 PM (ET)
Where: Wells Fargo Center, PA, Philadelphia
TV: ABC

Point Spread: Bos -1/Phi -1 (Deposit $100, get $100 free when sign up through our link and use bonus promo code PREDICT100 at MyBookie Sportsbook!
Total: 226.5
Money Line: Beantown -116/ Sixers -104

Notable Injuries

Celtics

• Danilo Gallinari (Out) Knee

76ers

• Dewayne Dedmon (Out) Hip

Recent Form

Heading into the game, Boston is 43-17 overall. When taking to the road, Boston has a mark of 19-10 and a win percentage of 66%. Currently, the team is 1st in the Eastern Conference. So far, they are 31-27-2 vs. the spread. In their matchup against Philadelphia, the Boston Celtics have won 2 straight games and will look to push that mark to 3 in a row.

In their last outing, the Celtics emerged victorious against the Pacers, winning by a score of 142-138. Jayson Tatum led the team in scoring with 31 points. The Boston team was not able to cover the spread as 8-point favorites.

Heading into the game, Philadelphia is 39-19 overall. When playing at home, Philadelphia has a mark of 24-8 and a win percentage of 75%. Currently, the team is 3rd in the Eastern Conference. So far, they are 34-23-1 vs. the spread. Philadelphia will look to stay hot in today’s game vs. Boston as they are the winners of 5 straight games.

In their previous game, the Philadelphia team emerged victorious against the Grizzlies, winning by a margin of 3 points as predicted. James Harden shone for the 76ers, scoring 31 points with a shooting percentage of 62.5%. The 76ers not only won the game but also successfully covered the spread.

The Historicals

In the most recent matchup between the two teams, the Celtics picked up the 126-117 win over the 76ers. The Celtics’ margin of victory was enough to cover the spread as -3 point favorite. So far this season, the Celtics have a record of 2-0 vs. the 76ers. The ATS record across the previous five head-to-head meetings is 3-2 in favor of the Celtics. In these matchups, Boston has averaged 113 points per game while allowing 104. In these matchups, the teams have put together an over-under mark of 3-2. Combined, they averaged 217 points in these games.

Analysis

For the season, Boston has put together one of the top-scoring offenses in the NBA at 118.3 points per game. When looking at their style of play, the team is currently near the league average in pace, averaging 99.5 possessions per contest. Boston’s offensive attack has benefited from some hot shooting from outside. Not only are they among the league leaders in 3-pointers attempted per game, but they are 6th in 3-point shooting percentage at 37.9%. Defensively, the Celtics have been one of the best units in the NBA, allowing just 104.48 points per game. So far, they have done an excellent job defending the 3-point arc, allowing teams to hit just 33.86%.

Jayson Tatum is the top scorer for the Celtics, with an average of 30.6 points per game. This season, his field goal percentage is 46.2%. Jaylen Brown is the team’s second-leading scorer, averaging 26.6 points per game.

This season, the 76ers offense is averaging 114.3 points per game, which is 16th in the NBA. In terms of pace, Philadelphia has been playing at one of the slower tempo’s in the league, averaging just 97.5 possessions per game. Philadelphia’s 3-point shooting numbers are below the league average, as they have hit just 38.4% of their looks from deep. The team averages 33.0 3-point shots per game, placing them 17th in the NBA. Defensively, the 76ers have been one of the best units in the NBA, allowing just 107.33 points per game. So far, they have done an excellent job defending the 3-point arc, allowing teams to hit just 34.56%.

Joel Embiid is the top scorer for the 76ers, with an average of 33.0 points per game. This season, his field goal percentage is 53.0%. James Harden is the team’s second-leading scorer, averaging 21.6 points per game.

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Betting Trends

• The Celtics are 8-0 ATS in their last eight games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game.
• The Celtics are 4-0 ATS in their last four games playing on one day rest.
• The 76ers are 4-0 ATS in their last four after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
• The 76ers are 4-0 ATS in their last four games following an ATS win.

Joes Pick To Cover The Spread

The Celtics have had the Sixers’ number over the last three times they’ve played with three straight wins, with none coming by any less than seven points. I think that trend continues tonight, so I’m laying the -1.5 with the Boston Celtics! Bet your NBA picks for FREE this week by scoring a massive 125% real cash bonus up to $400 and get a FREE half point everytime you bet your favorite team when you use bonus promo code PREDICTEM at GTBets Sportsbook! They have an awesome player loyalty rewards program too! Click here to sign up now!