The table has turned drastically | Celtics vs 76ers Prop | OSB
76ers vs. Celtics odds, prediction, and betting tips for the NBA Playoff Props
The Philadelphia 76ers will travel to TD Garden to take on the Boston Celtics in game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals (3:30 p.m. ET, ABC). This is it for both teams. This game is do or die for both teams. One will end their season the other will go to the Eastern Conference Finals to face the Miami Heat. Philadelphia lost there chance to eliminate the Celtics at home in game 6 losing 95-86. The 76ers just could not finish the game in the fourth quarter. Now they will have to go on the road in game 7 with their backs up against the wall. Meanwhile, the Celtics have to have all of the confidence in the world after stealing game 6 in Philadelphia. Boston will now be back at home for game 7 in front of a rowdy and wild TD Garden.
Philadelphia 76ers Basketball
The table has turned drastically for the 76ers. At one point they were up 3-2 in the series heading back home to finish off the Celtics in game 6. Now, after losing game 6 the series is tied 3-3 heading back to Boston. Philadelphia is looking to stay alive and reacht the Eastern Conference Finals. In order to do this they will have to win a very tricky game 7 on the road, where they are heavy underdogs. The 76ers will need need their stars to come out. Embiid, Maxey, and Harden all need to have great games. Harden needs to be in attack mode and not play so passive looking for assists all the time. When Harden plays aggressive the 76ers have had success in this series. We have seen in recent history though that at the end of playoff series, Harden does get tired and not perform his best. So look to see how he plays in this one.
The 76ers this postseason have gotten production from a lot of their players. Philadelphia has been led by Joel Embiid as he leads the team in points and rebounds. Embiid is averaging 24.8 points and 10.0 rebounds a game this postseason. James Harden has helped Embiid as he is averaging 21.4 points and 8.4 assists (Which leads the team) a game in the playoffs. Tyrese Maxey has stepped up this postseason averaging 20.9 points and helping the 76ers in the scoring department.
In their loss against the Celtics in game 6, Embiid did his thing scoring 26 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Maxey also had a great game scoring 26 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists. Harden struggled all game scoring 13 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 assists. He shot 4-16 from the field and 0-6 from the three-point line. Philadelphia lost this game because they could not get crucial buckets down the stretch. Harden struggled and at key moments in the game he became passive and didn’t attack. Plus, Jayson Tatum lit up late in the game and could not be stopped. In the win, the 76ers shot 36.1% from the floor and 23.5% from the three-point line.
Boston Celtics Basketball
Boston has all the momentum and confidence in this series right now. You could just see them take it away from the 76ers in game 6. The Celtics just have to win a home game to move onto the Eastern Conference Finals. Boston has been good at home in the playoffs. Look to see if they can get a clutch game 7 win. In order to do so they will need massive games from Tatum and Brown. In order for them to be dominant both players need to step up. Tatum had a horrible game in game 6 till the final minutes of the game. Also, Brogdon needs to be clutch off of the bench.
The Celics have been led by Jayson Tatum, who leads the team in points, rebounds, and assists this postseason. Tatum is averaging 26.2 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 5.2 assists a game in the playoffs. Jaylen Brown has been helping out Tatum this postseason, averaging 24.6 points and 5.3 rebounds a game. Marcus Smart has stepped for the Celtics in the playoffs averaging 16.6 points and 5.2 assists a game.
In their win against the 76ers in game 6, Jayson Tatum took after having struggling horribly all game in the late fourth quarter. Tatum hit a couple of clutch threes to put this game away for Boston. He finished with 19 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists. Smart had a great game finishing with 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists. Brown struggled in this one only scoring 17 points. Malcolm Brogdon off the bench had a nice 16 points and was hot from deep shooting 4-6 from the three-point line. In the win, the Celtics shot 42.3% from the floor and 42.9% from the three-point line.
76ers vs. Celtics Betting Odds
Betting odds courtesy of Caesars
- Spread: Boston Celtics -6.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: 201.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Philadelphia 76ers (+222), Boston Celtics (-278)
76ers vs. Celtics Betting Trends
– Philadelphia is 26-19-1 ATS on the road this season.
– Boston is 27-20 ATS at home this season.
– Philadelphia is 34-26-2 ATS in conference games this season.
– Boston is 38-26 ATS in conference games this season.
– The 76ers are 18-12 ATS following a loss this season.
– The Celtics are 35-28 ATS following a win this season.
-The 76ers are 6-3-1 ATS this postseason.
– The Celtics are 7-5 ATS this postseason.
76ers vs. Celtics Prediction
I like this prop in this game because I think James Harden keeps on playing passive in this series like he has. He’s been looking for assists and giving opportunities to Embiid and Maxey. I think the 76ers get steam rolled in this game in Boston. I think the crowd and with the momentum Boston has. There is no way the Celtics don’t lose this game, because of that I think Harden has a lot of rebounds and assists, but not a lot points. Embiid and Maxey score the points in this game.
76ers vs. Celtics Prop Pick: James Harden Under 20.5 Points (-115)..
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