The Boston Celtics (54-24) battle the Philadelphia 76ers (51-27) on Tuesday. Tip from Wells Fargo Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Celtics vs. 76ers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Boston beat the Utah Jazz 122-114 Friday but failed to cover as a 13-point home favorite. It has now won back-to-back games. The Celtics are 7-3 straight up (SU) and 5-5 against the spread (ATS) in their last 10 games; they are 41-36-1 ATS this season.
Philadelphia fell 117-104 at the Milwaukee Bucks Sunday, failing to cover as a 5-point underdog. The loss snapped a 2-game win streak. The 76ers are 5-5 SU and 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games, improving to 46-32 ATS this season.
This will be the 4th matchup between these franchises this season, and Boston has controlled the series with 3 wins. The Celtics have covered the spread in all 3 meetings, once in October and twice in February, as the Under has cashed in the 2 most recent meetings.
Celtics at 76ers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub Lines last updated at 12:43 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Celtics +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | 76ers -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Celtics +2.5 (-115) | 76ers -2.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Celtics at 76ers key injuries
Celtics
- G Jaylen Brown (back) questionable
- C Robert Williams III (knee) out
76ers
- None
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Celtics at 76ers picks and predictions
Prediction
76ers 120, Celtics 116
Moneyline
PASS.
I think the 76ers (-140) will win this one by margin so I’ll take them against the spread and pay less juice.
Against the spread
BET 76ERS -2.5 (-105).
Philadelphia is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games following an ATS loss and 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games following an outright loss. It has covered the spread in 3 of its last 4 games and has been profitable against the spread this season with a 46-32 ATS record. The Sixers are also 18-6 ATS as 1-4.5-point favorites this season.
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 227.5 (-105).
The Over is 5-0 in the Celtics’ last 5 road games, 5-0 in their last 5 games playing on 3 or more days rest, 5-1 in their last 6 games following an ATS loss and 4-1 in their last 5 games after allowing 100 or more points in their previous game. The Over is also 3-0 in their last 3 games and 6-2 in their last 8.
Both teams have positive O/U records and the Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings between these teams in Philadelphia. Expect both teams’ offenses to excel in this potential Eastern Conference Finals matchup.
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