Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Betting Odds, AI Picks and Analysis
The Philadelphia 76ers have an O/U record of 31-26 this season, and the under has hit in their last four games. Today’s O/U line of 229.5 is lower than their season average of 231.1 points per game.
Philadelphia’s ATS record for the season is 33-24, including a 16-10 mark on the road. As underdogs, they are 8-10 vs. the spread and have covered the spread in their last three road games.
In their most recent game, the 76ers lost to the Milwaukee Bucks by a score of 119-98. The combined scoring in that game was 217, which was well below the O/U line of 235. Philly was also 4.5-point underdogs in that game.
Overall, the 76ers are 33-24 this season, which puts them in 5th place in the Eastern Conference. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 22-16 and 5-5 against the Atlantic Division.
On the road, the 76ers have a straight-up record of 15-11 and have won three straight games. In terms of scoring differential, they are +2.8 points per game on the road.
Boston wants to go for its ninth-straight win
The Celtics have won eight straight games and are currently the top team, not only in the Eastern Conference, but in all the NBA with a record of 45-12, according to the NBA standings. In their last game, they defeated the New York Knicks by a score of 116-102, covering the spread as 6-point favorites.
This season, Boston has an ATS record of 26-28, including going 14-14 ATS at home. Today, they are favored by 12.5 points and have a 24-27 ATS record when favored. Their current ATS win streak is at three games.
Boston’s O/U record for the season is 28-29, and their games have averaged a combined 231.2 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 229.5 is slightly lower than their season average of 231 points.
In their last game, the Celtics and Knicks combined for 218 points, which was below the O/U line of 224.5. For the season, Boston’s games have averaged 231 points per game.
Let’s see the 76ers vs Celtics Odds below:
Game Information
PHILADELPHIA 76ERS vs BOSTON CELTICS |
Location of the Game: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts |
Date and Time: Tuesday, February 27th 7:30 ET |
Reason: 2023-2024 NBA Regular Season |
How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
These are the NBA Computer Picks for tonight’s NBA Schedule game:
TEAM | RECORD | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
76ERS | 33-24 | 117 | 259 | SPREAD BOS -12.5 |
MONEYLINE BOS -825 |
TOTAL OVER 229.5 |
CELTICS | 45-12 | 142 |
AI Picks: Boston Celtics 142 – Philadelphia 76ers 117
Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Celtics -12.5 | ML Celtics -825 | OVER 229.5
76ers vs Celtics Odds
Next, we have the NBA odds for this NBA Matchup.
Philadelphia 76ers Game Analysis
When it comes to scoring, the 76ers are 12th in the NBA at 117.3 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 117.5 points per game compared to 117.2 at home. So far this season, the 76ers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 54.4% of their games.
Philadelphia is one of the top teams in the league in terms of free throw attempts, leading the NBA at 25.8 per game. They are also 1st in the league in free throws made at 21.4 per game. In terms of pace, the 76ers are 16th in the NBA at 98.4 possessions per game.
When it comes to field goal percentage, the 76ers are 18th in the NBA at 47%. In terms of two-point shooting, they are 22nd in the league at 53%. However, they are 8th in the NBA in two-point field goals made per game.
So far this season, the Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 113.7 points per game, which is 14th in the league. On the road, they are allowing 114.7 points per game, which is 13th in the NBA.
When it comes to defending the three-point line, Philadelphia is 6th in the league, allowing opponents to shoot just 35.1% from beyond the arc. On the season, opponents have made fewer threes than their season average in 64.9% of games against the 76ers.
One area where Philadelphia has struggled defensively is at the free-throw line. They are 27th in the league, allowing opponents to make 24.6 free throws per game.
According to the NBA Injury Report, Joel Embiid (Knee), Robert Covington (Knee) and Kenyon Martin Jr. (Ankle) are out of this game.
Boston Celtics Game Analysis
At home, the Celtics are averaging 122.6 points per game, which is 6th in the NBA. Overall, they are 5th in scoring at 120.7 points per game, thanks to the accuracy of the roster in their NBA player stats.
One of the keys to Boston’s offense has been their three-point shooting. They lead the league in three-point attempts at 42.6 per game and are hitting 38% of their shots from beyond the arc.
Overall, the Celtics are 11th in field goal percentage at 48%. In terms of pace, they are 19th in the league at 98.2 possessions per game, according to the NBA team stats.
When it comes to defense, the Boston Celtics have been one of the best in the NBA this season, ranking 5th in points allowed per game at 110.4. At home, they’ve been even better, giving up just 108.9 points per game, which is 4th in the league.
So far this season, opposing teams have scored less than their season average in 68.4% of games against the Celtics. In terms of three-point shooting, opponents have made fewer threes than their season average in 50.9% of games vs. Boston.
Overall, the Celtics are 2nd in field goal percentage allowed at 44.9%. When it comes to blocking shots, they are 2nd in the league at 6.5 per game. However, they have struggled to force steals, ranking 29th in the NBA.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Head-to-Head
The last five times that the Celtics have hosted the 76ers, they have an above .500 record at 3-2. Over the last three head-to-head matchup between the 76ers and Celtics, the 76ers have the edge vs. the spread at 2-1, but the Celtics actually have a positive scoring differential of 5 points per game.
The last three times that the Celtics have hosted the 76ers, the over/under record is 1-2 with the teams combining for an average of 220 points. The over/under record in their last three overall matchups is 2-1.
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