The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers play Game 6 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series Thursday at Wells Fargo Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Celtics vs. 76ers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The 76ers lead the series 3-2 straight up and against the spread (ATS).
The Celtics failed to cover the spread as 8-point home favorites Tuesday in a 115-103 Game 5 loss vs. the 76ers as the Over (213.5) hit. F Jayson Tatum had 36 points and G Jaylen Brown added 24 for the Celtics, who shot just 24% from the 3-point line.
C Joel Embiid scored 33 points for the 76ers, who have won 2 straight games vs. Boston as moneyline underdogs. Philadelphia can reach the East finals for the 1st time since 2001 with a win Thursday.
Celtics at 76ers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub Lines last updated at 12:37 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Celtics -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | 76ers +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
- Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -2.5 (-110) | 76ers +2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 212.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Celtics at 76ers key injuries
Celtics
- G Jaylen Brown (face) available
76ers
- C Joel Embiid (knee) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Celtics at 76ers picks and predictions
Prediction
Celtics 112, 76ers 106
Moneyline
PASS.
It is unlikely that Boston (-140) will lose to Philadelphia 3 straight times as a favorite. However, there is no need to pay the higher price on the moneyline when the Celtics would likely cover the short spread with a victory. Lay the points and/or bet the total instead.
Against the spread
BET CELTICS -2.5 (-110).
The Celtics should come out more focused after getting blown out and booed by their home crowd last time out. Boston has the 2nd-highest 3-point shooting percentage on the road and should return to form after an uncharacteristically poor shooting night from the perimeter. The Celtics are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games after failing to cover and the 76ers may be due for a letdown after back-to-back impressive wins.
Over/Under
BET OVER 212.5 (-110).
The Over is 8-1 in Boston’s last 9 games and 4-1 in Philadelphia’s last 5.
The Over has hit in Boston’s last 5 road games vs. teams with a winning home record and should cash again Thursday as the Celtics bounce back from a cold shooting night.
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