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The Philadelphia 76ers (10-17) and Boston Celtics (22-7) meet for a Christmas Day clash Wednesday. Tip-off from TD Garden is set for 5 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the 76ers vs. Celtics odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Boston won 3-1 last season
Philadelphia picked up a 111-106 win over the San Antonio Spurs Monday as a 5.5-point favorite. G Tyrese Maxey played hero after superstar C Joel Embiid was ejected in the second quarter for arguing with a refereer. Maxey finished with 32 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists.
Boston took a surprising 108-104 loss Monday against the Orlando Magic, who are still without 2 two best players in Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. The Celtics, who were without F Jayson Tatum, struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 8-of-32 (25%),as they failed to cover as 9.5-point favorites against Orlando.
76ers at Celtics odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 12:11 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): 76ers +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Celtics -375 (bet $375 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): 76ers +8.5 (-110) | Celtics -8.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 221.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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76ers at Celtics key injuries
76ers
- C Andre Drummond (toe) questionable
- C Joel Embiid (sinus) available
- G Eric Gordon (mouth) probable
- G Jared McCain (knee) out
Celtics
- G Jrue Holiday (shoulder) questionable
- F Jayson Tatum (illness) questionable
- G Derrick White (hamstring) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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76ers at Celtics picks and predictions
Prediction
Celtics 109, 76ers 106
Moneyline
PASS.
Boston will pick up the win, but is not worth betting on as a -375 favorite.
Against the spread
LEAN 76ERS +8.5 (-110).
Philadelphia has been much improved as of late since its abysmal start to the season. It is 7-3 in its last 10 games and 6-4 ATS. On the other hand, Boston is a terrible 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games.
If Tatum does miss this game, or is not the best version of himself due to his illness, then Philly’s chances of covering are significantly increased.
This is a very slight lean as Boston is the much better team and as Philadelphia is only 10-17 ATS this season.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 221.5 (-110).
The Under has hit in each of Boston’s last 5 games and is 8-2 in the Celtics’ last 10 games. The Under is also 16-12-1 for Boston this year.
The Under has also hit in 4 of the last 6 matchups between these squads.
This is a risky bet as both teams have enough star power to produce an onslaught of points on any given night.
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