The Celtics are gearing up for a showdown against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, Dec 1. Today’s game is scheduled to start at 7:30 ET and will be broadcast on ESPN. Boston comes into this matchup as 6-point favorites, with the over/under set at 224. Will the Celtics manage to secure a win as the favorite? Below, you’ll find our Celtics vs. 76ers predictions.
Celtics vs. 76ers Odds
- Spread: Celtics -6
- Total 224
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Dec 1
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: TD Garden, Boston MA
- TV: ESPN
76ers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the 76ers have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, Philadelphia has an ATS record of 6-4 while averaging 113 per game. The team went 6-4 overall in these games.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the 76ers have a straight up record of 3-7 and an ATS mark of 4-6.
Celtics Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Celtics have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last three home games, Boston has an ATS record of just 0-3. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 105 points per game.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Celtics have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
Will the 76ers Find a Way to Win on the Road?
The 76ers will face the Celtics bringing in an overall record of 12-6 and a 2-1 record over their previous three games. In their 18 games, the 76ers have gone 8-4 against Eastern Conference teams and 4-2 in non-conference action.
Against the Pelicans, the 76ers had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 120.2 points per game. They scored 114 points and posted a field goal percentage of 51.9% in the game. So far, three-pointers haven’t been a huge part of Philadelphia’s offense, as they average just 32.1 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is 47% while averaging 98.5 possessions per contest.
Currently, the 76ers’ defense holds the 13th rank in the NBA, allowing 112.4 points per game.
The Philadelphia defense has allowed opponents to shoot 35.2% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 46.6% of their field goal attempts vs. Philadelphia.
Does Boston Stand a Chance at Home?
Today, the Celtics are entering the action with an overall record of 14-4 and have achieved a 3-0 record over their last three games. Currently, in the Eastern Conference, the team is ranked 1st, and they are 1st in the Atlantic division.
Boston is fresh off a strong offensive showing, putting up 124 points versus the Bulls. This output is higher than their season-average of 116.3 points per game. The top scorer for the Celtics was Jaylen Brown with 30 points, while Jayson Tatum also chipped in with 21 points.
So far, the Celtics’ defense is ranked 3rd in the league at 106.7 points per contest.
Inside the arc, the Celtics defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 49.8% and 35.1% from three-point territory.
Celtics vs. 76ers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Joel Embiid and his points prop of 30.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -125 while the under is at -105. In this game against the Celtics, we suggest betting on the under for Joel Embiid and his points prop set at 30.5. Our player projection model anticipates him not reaching his prop, with a projected total of 26.
- The Prop: Joel Embiid Under 30.5 Points (-105)
Celtics vs. 76ers Predictions
Coming in as the underdogs at +6, we have the 76ers as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 224 and our model has the 76ers and Celtics finishing with a combined 222 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: 76ers +6 | at Fanduel Sportsbook