The 76ers are ready to clash with the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, Nov 8. Today’s matchup is set to tip off at 7:00 ET and will be televised on NBCS. Boston enters this game as a 3-point favorite, and the over/under total is currently at 228. Can the Celtics pull this one out as the favorite? Below you will find our 76ers vs. Celtics player props and predictions.
76ers vs. Celtics Odds
- Spread: Celtics -3
- Total 228
Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Nov 8
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia PA
- TV: NBCS
Celtics Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Celtics have an over/under record of 5-0 and are 2-2-1 vs. the spread.
- Across their three previous road games, Boston has an ATS mark of 1-1-1. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-1 while averaging 119 points per game.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Celtics have gone 3-6-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 7-3.
76ers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the 76ers have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last three home games, Philadelphia has averaged 106 points per game while allowing 112. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
- Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the 76ers have a straight-up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-2.
Can Boston Live Up to the Hype on the Road?
The Celtics will face the 76ers bringing in an overall record of 5-1 and a 2-1 record over their previous three games. In their six games, the Celtics have gone 5-0 against Eastern Conference teams and 0-1 in non-conference action.
In their recent matchup, the Celtics offense ended with 109 points against the Timberwolves. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 39.1% and made 11 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Jayson Tatum, who is averaging 30.5 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Jaylen Brown also maintains a PPG average of 23.2 heading into the game.
So far, the Celtics’ defense is ranked 8th in the league at 109.0 points per contest.
Can Philadelphia Grab a Win at Home?
Coming into today’s matchup, the 76ers will be looking to build on their current five-game winning streak and their overall record is currently 5-1. Philadelphia has maintained a perfect home record up to this point, with 4-0, in contrast to their 1-1 record on the road.
Philadelphia’s offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 146 points against the Wizards. They had an overall field goal percentage of 56% and made 32/36 free throws. Offensively, the 76ers have a season-long field goal percentage of 49%, which is 7th in the league In terms of three-pointers, they are 1st in percentage and 12th in three-pointers made.
So far, the 76ers’ defense is ranked 6th in the league at 108.3 points per contest.
76ers vs. Celtics Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Joel Embiid and his points prop of 29.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -110 while the under is at -120. In this game against the 76ers, we suggest betting on the under for Joel Embiid and his points prop set at 29.5. Our player projection model anticipates him not reaching his prop, with a projected total of 26.
The Prop: Joel Embiid Under 29.5 Points (-120)
76ers vs. Celtics Predictions
As the underdogs with a spread of +3, we recommend going with the 76ers on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 228 and given that our model is projecting 224 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: 76ers +3 | -110 at Fanduel Sportsbook