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Celtics vs. 76ers
The Boston Celtics will travel to the Wells Fargo Center to face the Philadelphia 76ers in a matchup between two of the best teams in the Eastern Conference (8:00 p.m. ET, TNT). Boston will look to add to their winning streak in this one. The Celtics defeated the Utah Jazz Friday night 122-114. They have now won four of their last five games. Meanwhile, the 76ers will look to bounce back at home after losing to the Milwaukee Bucks on the road 117-104. Philadelphia has now lost three of their last five games.
Boston Celtics Basketball
With a 54-24 record on the season and a 31-17 record in conference play, the Celtics are currently in second place in the Eastern Conference. Boston has been red-hot recently as they have a 7-3 record in their last ten games. The Celtics have been great on the road this season as they are 25-15 as the away team. Boston has already secured a spot in the playoffs this year. They will still try to win as many games as possible to secure the first or second seed. Also, they still need to clinch first place in their division.
The Boston Celtics have been led by Jayson Tatum this season as he leads the team in points and rebounds. Tatum is averaging 30.3 points and 8.9 rebounds a game this season. He has gotten help from Jaylen Brown this season averaging 26.7 points this season. Do not forget about Malcolm Brogdon, who usually come off the bench, but is averaging 14.7 points a game this season.
In their win against the Jazz at home, Tatum had a monster game finishing with a double-double scoring 39 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. Brogdon off the bench finished with 19 points and 7 assists. Brown struggled against the Jazz shooting 5-19 from the floor and 0-5 from the three-point line. He managed to score 12 points though. In the win, the Celticsshot 43.8% from the floor and 33.3% from the three-point line.
Philadelphia 76ers Basketball
With a 51-27 record on the season and a 31-17 record in conference play, the 76ers are in third place in the Eastern Conference standings. The 76ers have struggled a little bit as they are 5-5 in their last 10 games. The 76ers have been excellent at home this season as they are 28-11 at the Wells Fargo Center. Look to see of they can continue their success at home and pick up a win in this game. Philadelphia has already secured a spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs this season.
The 76ers this season have gotten production from a lot of their players this season. Philadelphia has been led by Joel Embiid this season as he leads the team in points and rebounds. Embiid is averaging 33.0 points and 10.2 rebounds a game this season. James Harden has helped Embiid as he is averaging 21.1 points and 10.8 assists (Which leads the team) a game this season. Tyrese Maxey has stepped up this season averaging 20.6 points and helping the 76ers in the scoring department.
In their loss against the Bucks on the road, Embiid led the way with 28 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists. Maxey also had a great game with 29 points. No one else really contributed much offense for Philadelphia as the Bucks cruised through them. In the loss, the 76ers shot 46.0% from the floor and 33.3% from the three-point line.
Celtics vs. 76ers Betting Odds
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Celtics vs. 76ers Betting Trends
– Boston is 21-19 ATS on the road this season.
– Philadelphia is 24-14-1 ATS at home this season.
– Boston is 27-21 ATS in conference games this season.
– Philadelphia is 26-21-1 ATS in conference games this season.
– The Celtics are 29-24 ATS following a win this season.
– The 76ers are 29-21-1 ATS following a loss this season.
Celtics vs. 76ers Prediction
No matter how high or extreme Jayson Tatum’s total points prop is take the over. He has been playing out of his mind recently. He has scored 30+ in four of his last five games. One of those has been a 40 point game. He is looking like one of the MVP favorites this season. Look for him to score and keep up with the 76ers offense.
Celtics vs. 76ers Prop Pick: Jayson Tatum over his total points.
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