Namely, Kyrie Irving proved the value and importance of “fit” during his time in Boston. Irving is a top-shelf star that simply failed to adapt to the Celtics team culture. Head coach Brad Stevens has won by an epitomizing group over the individual. And when Irving quit on the team by taking a seat at the end of the playoff series against Milwaukee everyone knew it was time to part ways. Now Stevens and the Celtics are back to betting on NBA success based on team offense and stout defense. So too do the 76ers use good defense to spark success.
Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers
| Date and Time: | Thursday, January 09, 2020, 7 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Celtics vs. 76ers TV Coverage: | TNT |
| Celtics vs. 76ers NBA Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers Overview
Philadelphia has a sportsbook record of 23-14 straight up, 15-18-4 vs. the odds, and 18-18 for totals. Late on the 76ers have covered just three out of 10 games. Six of their last nine have gone over the total. Philly has NBA rankings of 17th for scoring offense and seventh for points allowed. Caused by this is a four-game gap between the Atlantic Division-leading Celtics and the Sixers.
By contrast, the Celtics are 25-8 straight up, 20-11-2 on the board, and 14-19 under the total. Boston has come away with the cash in six of their last nine games. Four of their last seven games have gone over the total. Overall the Celtics rank 13th in the NBA for scoring offense and first for points allowed. Stevens has again masterminded a suffocating NBA defense.
Key Celtics: PG Kemba Walker (22.5 PTS, 3.9 REB, 5.2 AST, 43.2 FGPCT, 39.8 3PPCT, 87.4 FTPCT), PF Jayson Tatum (21.3 PTS, 7.0 REB, 2.8 AST, 42.6 FGPCT, 36.5 3PPCT, 84.8 FTPCT), SG Jaylen Brown (20.6 PTS, 7.1 REB, 2.4 AST, 52.1 FGPCT, 40.8 3PPCT, 75.2 FTPCT)
Key 76ers: C Joel Embiid (23.6 PTS, 12.4 REB, 3.1 AST, 47.4 FGPCT, 33.0 3PPCT, 83.8 FTPCT), PG Ben Simmons (14.9 PTS, 7.3 REB, 8.6 AST, 56.5 FGPCT, 40.0 3PPCT, 58.1 FTPCT), SF Tobias Harris (19.5 PTS, 6.5 REB, 3.0 AST, 48.4 FGPCT, 34.3 3PPCT, 80.5 FTPCT)
Boston and Philadelphia Against the spread
The Celtics are:
- 9-4 against the spread in their last 13 away games
- 4-7 under the total on the road
- 11-5 on the board in their last 16 games at Philadelphia
- 2-5 under the total on the road vs. the 76ers
- 9-4 vs. the odds as an underdog
- 3-8 under the total in their last 11 games getting points
The 76ers Are:
- 7-6 against the spread in their last 13 home games
- 6-1-1 over the total at Wells Fargo Center
- 2-6 with the line in their last eight games as a favorite
- 5-2 over the total as a chalk
- 4-11 on the board head to head against the Celtics
- 4-5 under the total in their series with Boston
Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers Bet on NBA Picks
On this occasion, the Celtics have many Betting on NBA advantages. As was previously noted Boston is a strong value on the road and at Wells Fargo Center. Additionally, they get the cash as a dog.
Celtics vs. 76ers Bet on NBA Pick: Boston Celtics
Celtics vs. 76ers Bet on NBA Score Prediction: Celtics 104, 76ers 94