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Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers Game 6 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers Game 6 odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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.

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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 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)

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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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Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers Game 4 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers Game 4 odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Philadelphia 76ers welcome the Boston Celtics to Wells Fargo Center Sunday. Tip in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals is set for 3:30 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 won the opening game 119-115 without MVP C Joel Embiid, but they have dropped 2 in a row and face a 2-1 deficit at home in Game 4. Philly is 1-2 against the spread (ATS) in this series yet is 4-2-1 ATS in the postseason. It is 5-2 straight up in the playoffs, sweeping the Brooklyn Nets in the 1st round. Philly was 48-34 ATS throughout the regular season.

The Celtics are 2-1 ATS in the 1st 3 games, winning 121-87 in Game 2 as a 7.5-point and 114-102 in Game 3 as a 2-point favorite. The Celtics took down the Atlanta Hawks 4-2 in the 1st round, going 4-2 ATS as well. Boston finished the regular season 45-36-1 ATS.

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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 Saturday at 11:35 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Celtics -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | 76ers +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -2.5 (-110) | 76ers +2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 214.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Celtics at 76ers key injuries

Celtics

SG Jaylen Brown (facial fracture) available
PF Blake Griffin (back) questionable
PG Marcus Smart (ankle) questionable

76ers

C Joel Embiid (knee) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Celtics at 76ers picks and predictions

Prediction

76ers 112, Celtics 107

Moneyline

BET 76ERS (+120).

The 76ers’ 114-102 loss in Game 3 was their 1st home defeat of the postseason. Philly shot just 40% from the floor and was actually better from 3-point range than 2-point range. That efficiency, for one of the best offenses in the NBA, should improve in Game 4.

The 76ers ended the regular season 2nd in true shooting percentage (60.8%). Most other aspects of Game 3 were similar (offensive rebounding, free-throw attempts/percentage), so the 76ers, who are 31-13 at home this season, should bounce back.

The Celtics also struggled on the road in their 1st series, going 2-1 yet failing to win by double figures in either victory. Put it all together and take the 76ERS (+120).

Against the spread

PASS.

This isn’t necessarily a bad play either way, and after Game 3, the spread makes sense here. I think the Sixers, who haven’t had a game finish within 3 points this postseason, should come out on top. With that in mind, I’d prefer the plus-money moneyline odds over the spread, so I’d pass this one.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 214.5 (-110).

Both teams shot under 45% in Game 3, and they still went Over the 214 total. Boston has gone Over in 6 of its last 7 games and was 43-38-1 O/U during the regular season.

Both teams ranked top 5 in true shooting percentage during the regular season, so they should bounce back with their offensive success in Game 4. Philly was also 43-38-1 O/U. It has gone Over in 2 of its last 3 and in 3 of 7 postseason games.

With that in mind, back the OVER 214.5 (-110).

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Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers Game 3 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers Game 3 odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Boston Celtics take on the Philadelphia 76ers Friday at Wells Fargo Center for Game 3 of their 2nd-round Eastern Conference playoff matchup. 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.

MVP C Joel Embiid returned Wednesday, trying to help Philadelphia leave Boston with a 2-0 lead. That did not happen. Boston won all 4 quarters in Game 2 and Embiid had a -23 in the 27 minutes he was on the floor and scored just 15 points.

The final score was 121-87 as the Celtics hit 20 of 51 from behind the arc (the 76ers hit only 6 of 30). Boston was led by Jaylen Brown, who had 25 points, and Malcolm Brogdon with 23.

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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 11:02 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Celtics -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | 76ers +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -1.5 (-115) | 76ers +1.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 213.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Celtics at 76ers key injuries

Celtics

F Danilo Gallinari (knee) out

76ers

C Joel Embiid (knee) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Celtics at 76ers picks and predictions

Prediction

Celtics 112, 76ers 107

Moneyline

The Celtics are not only favorites to make the finals they are -150. There is a reason for that. They are 2nd in the NBA in effective FG percentage (56.9%), and rank top 5 in several other categories. One stat that stands out is the 76ers’ struggle against shots inside the arc. Their defense is 17th and they let Boston shoot 46.7% on Wednesday.

The Celtics (-135) are the play but PASS on the moneyline and play them on the small spread instead as the better value.

Against the spread

Yes this game could come down to the final possession but I like the extra juice you can grab picking Boston against the spread.

On top of that Philadelphia failed to cover in their last 5 home games against teams with a road winning percentage higher than .600. And Boston is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games when playing a team with a winning record at home.

BET CELTICS -1.5 (-115).

Over/Under

Playoff basketball is bringing the O/U lines down quite a bit. That being said these teams like to shoot the 3. Boston during the season was 2nd in 3 pointers shot and made.

They shot 51 last game and if that’s the normal expect the Over to hit.

LEAN OVER 213.5 (-115).

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