In a deep 3-0 hole in their second-round series with the Boston Celtics, the Philadelphia 76ers pulled off a 103-92 win in Game 4 with their backs against the wall and lived to see another day in the postseason. With action shifting back to TD Garden, the Sixers look to rattle off consecutive wins and avoid elimination in Wednesday’s Game 5. When the Celtics play at home, the OVER is trending. Nine of Boston’s last 10 home contests have gone OVER the total with an average combined score of 211 points.
Sportsbook opened the Celtics as 1-point home favorites with a total of 204.
- The 76ers are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games with one day off between games.
- The 76ers are 7-28 SU in their last 35 games against their division on the road.
- The 76ers are 2-6 ATS in their last eight games against the Celtics.
In light of the city’s first Super Bowl win in February, Philly is not a city that’s lacking confidence right now, so don’t expect the 76ers to go down without a fight. If they can do the seemingly impossible and come back from a 3-0 series hole, they would become the first NBA team to accomplish the feat in a seven-game series. After posting a 19-point, seven-rebound, five-assist effort in Game 4, point guard T.J. McConnell is expected to draw his second straight start.
For the first time in the series, the Celtics were thoroughly outplayed in Game 4, and postseason hero Terry Rozier will need to bounce back from a subpar effort. Rozier, who averaged 22.3 points over the first three games of the series and has scored 20 or more on five occasions in the postseason, managed only 11 points on 4-of-11 shooting in Game 4. Rookie small forward Jayson Tatum continues to shine, as the Duke product is averaging 23.3 points in the series and has extended his rookie franchise playoff record of consecutive 20-point games to six.
While the Celtics are going OVER at home, the 76ers are also going OVER on the road. Five of Philadelphia’s past six road games have gone OVER the total.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Boston Celtics installed as 1.5-point underdogs in this particular NBA matchup. The OVER/UNDER betting line for the total number of points scored was listed by most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook, at 204.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 104-103 result in favor of the Celtics. 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 Philadelphia 76ers will try to spoil the party on Wednesday; they are 52-37-2 against the betting spread this NBA season, while the Boston Celtics are 58-33-2 ATS. Philadelphia is 45-45-1 vs the betting total points scored; Boston is 49-43-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Boston vs Philadelphia injuries news.
This game pits the Celtics, currently No. 11 in the OddsShark NBA Power Rankings, against the 76ers, who rate No. 1 in the most recent survey update.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Philadelphia 76ers rank No. 1 in the league with 47.65 per game. That compares with Boston's No. 10 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Boston is the NBA's No. 7-ranked team at 11.43 treys per game, while Philadelphia rates No. 12 with 10.9 per contest.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
- Philadelphia is 16-7 ATS in its last 23 games
- Philadelphia is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
- Philadelphia is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
- Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 11 of Boston's last 15 games
- Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
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Philadelphia home to Boston, Friday, May 11
