Betting fans will be hoping their prediction comes true for a key NBA battle which sees the visiting Philadelphia 76ers travelling to Boston to face the Celtics on Friday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Boston Celtics installed as -12.5-point favorites in this particular NBA matchup. The over-under betting line for the total number of point scored was listed by most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook, at 210.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Celtics to win this game 2-0. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Boston Celtics bring a 21-14 record (20-14-1 ATS) to the battle against the 9-24 Philadelphia 76ers, who are 17-15-1 ATS. Fans OVER/UNDER betting have seen Boston Celtics go 17-18 so far and the Philadelphia 76ers go 15-17-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Boston vs Philadelphia injuries news.
The Odds Shark betting Power Rankings have the Boston Celtics at No. 7 and the Philadelphia 76ers at No. 23 heading into this NBA contest.
Statistical Matchup
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Boston's No. 28-rated NBA squad against Philadelphia's No. 20-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Boston rates No. 4 in the league with 11.4 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 6 with 10.58 per outing.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Joel Embiid scored 25 points leading the 76ers to a 93-91 victory over Minnesota at Wells Fargo Center on Tuesday.
Isaiah Thomas scored 29 points and chipped in with 15 assists for Boston on Tuesday, leading the Celtics to a 115-104 victory over Utah at TD Garden.
- Philadelphia is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games
- Philadelphia is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Philadelphia's last 13 games
- Philadelphia is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
- Boston is 7-2-1 ATS in its last 10 games
- Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games
- Boston is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Philadelphia at Brooklyn, Sunday, January 8th
Boston home to New Orleans, Saturday, January 7th
