At the onset of the season, the Boston Celtics were a top NBA betting future market favorite to repeat as NBA champions. With that status comes plenty of casual sector money, higher prices, and less value. Thus far, Boston is in the red even with one of the best records in the NBA. Philadelphia is drowning gamblers with red ink as well, but for different reasons. The 76ers are struggling to keep the best players on the court. When healthy, Philadelphia is one of the better NBA teams on the board. However, they are shorthanded more often than not.
Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers NBA Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Sunday, February 2, 2025, 6 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Boston Celtics Team Overview
First among Boston scorers is Jayson Tatum with 27.1 points and 9.0 rebounds per game. Jaylen Brown adds 23.0 points and 6.0 rebounds per contest. Kristaps Porzingis averages 18.9 points and 7.0 rebounds per matchup.
Boston has NBA metrics of 4th for scoring offense, 19th for field goal percentage, 14th for 3-point field goal percentage, 9th for free throw percentage, and 10th for offensive rebounding. In comparison on defense, the Celtics have NBA metrics of 6th for scoring defense, 6th for field goal percentage permitted, 7th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 19th for defensive rebounding.
The Boston Celtics are 32-14 straight up, 18-27-1 against the spread, and 20-25 over/under the sportsbook total. Late on, Boston has covered three out of their last six games. At the same time, the Celtics have gone under the total in three of its previous five matchups. Concurrently, Boston is 2nd in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. Boston is 4.5 games behind the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Philadelphia 76ers Team Overview
First among Philadelphia scorers is Tyrese Maxey, with 26.6 points and 6.0 assists per game. Next is Joel Embiid (Check Status), with 24.4 points and 7.9 rebounds per contest. Also, Paul George (Check Status) brings 17.1 points and 5.6 rebounds per game.
Philadelphia has NBA metrics of 25th for scoring offense, 22nd for field goal percentage, 24th for 3-point field goal percentage, 14th for free throw percentage, and 30th for offensive rebounding. In comparison on defense, the 76ers have NBA metrics of 13th for scoring defense, 29th for field goal percentage permitted, 23rd for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 16th for defensive rebounding.
The Philadelphia 76ers are 17-27 straight up, 16-28 against the spread, and 24-19 over/under the NBA betting total. Late on, Philadelphia has covered two out of their last ten games. At the same time, the 76ers have gone over the total in five of its previous seven matchups. Concurrently, Philadelphia is 11th in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. Philadelphia is 18.5 games behind the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Celtics at 76ers SBG Free Pick
To summarize, the Celtics got the cash in 12 of their most recent 17 games against the 76ers. Six of the last ten meetings between the Celtics and 76ers went over the total. Specifically at Philadelphia, the Celtics got the money in six of their most recent eight games against the 76ers. Three of the last five games between the Celtics and 76ers in Philadelphia went over the total.
Boston offers its best value on the road when squares are less inclined to take them. The 76ers have had injury problems with Paul George and Joel Embiid. Their status is day-to-day. Philadelphia remains one of the worst values on the board. Boston trends well in this series.
Celtics at 76ers SBG Best Bet: Boston Celtics and over the Total