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The Philadelphia 76ers (19-28) welcome the Boston Celtics (34-15) to the Wells Fargo Center Sunday. Tip is set for 6 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Celtics vs. 76ers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: 76ers lead 1-0 with 118-114 win at home on Dec. 25
The Celtics beat the New Orleans Pelicans 118-116 Friday, closing as a 12-point road favorite. They were led by F Jaylen Brown, who scored 28 points on 11-for-18 shooting. Boston has won 2 in a row and is 3-2 in its last 5 games. It has gone just 4-8 against the spread (ATS) in its last 12 outings and is 19-29-1 ATS on the season.
The 76ers lost to the Denver Nuggets 137-134 Friday, covering as a 9.5-point home underdog. They were led by G Tyrese Maxey‘s game-high 42 points. Philadelphia has covered in 5 straight games, winning 4 of those outright. It is 19-28 ATS.
Celtics at 76ers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:06 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Celtics -600 (bet $600 to win $100) | 76ers +425 (bet $100 to win $425)
- Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -10.5 (-115) | 76ers +10.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 221.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Celtics at 76ers key injuries
Celtics
- None
76ers
- C Joel Embiid (knee) out
- F Paul George (finger) out
- G Jared McCain (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Celtics at 76ers picks and predictions
Prediction
Celtics 114, 76ers 110
Moneyline
PASS.
There’s no reason to look toward the moneyline here. The 76ers (+425) have some value as a sizable underdog, but ultimately, the Celtics (-600) should come out on top and are too expensive to play here.
Against the spread
BET 76ERS +10.5 (-105).
The 76ers have been on fire as an underdog, covering in their last 5 games in the position. They have scored at least 117 points in 3 straight, so they have the firepower to keep this game close.
The Celtics, on the other hand, have struggled to blow opponents out. They have allowed 113 or more points in 4 of their last 6 games. Boston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6. Considering those trends, back 76ERS +10.5 (-105).
Over/Under
BET OVER 221.5 (-110).
The 76ers have gone Over in 5 of their last 7 games. Maxey has been the most consistent scoring weapon for Philadelphia, and he will be on the court.
The Celtics have gone Over in 3 of their last 4 games, scoring at least 118 points in 3 times. They have 6 players, all healthy, scoring at least 11 points per game. Boston should be able to score at will.
Take OVER 221.5 (-110).
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