Few teams play a better brand of defense than the Celtics. As a result, Boston is in the thick of the Atlantic Division race. And with Kemba Walker at the point, the offense has enough juice to turn a profit. In the same way, the 76ers have used a stout defense to stay in the Atlantic Division race. However, the hand injury that kept star center Joel Embiid sidelined hasn’t helped. Embiid’s return is essential for Philadelphia to maximize their bet on NBA potential in the season’s second half. ABC will feature one of the NBA’s great rivalries Saturday night!
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics
| Date and Time: | Saturday, February 1, 2020, 8:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 76ers vs. Celtics TV Coverage: | ABC |
| 76ers vs. Celtics NBA Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics Overview
Boston has covered six of its last nine sportsbook matchups. Now the Celtics are 31-15 straight up, 27-17-2 vs. the odds, and 20-26 under the total. Boston has NBA metrics of 13th for scoring offense and third for points allowed. Toronto leads the Celtics by a couple of games in the Atlantic Division.
By contrast, Philadelphia is 31-17 straight up, 20-24-4 vs. the odds, and 22-25 under the total. Late on the 76ers have covered just four of their last nine games. Philadelphia ranks 23rd for scoring offense and second for points allowed.
Key 76ers: C Joel Embiid (23.4 PTS, 12.3 REB, 3.2 AST 47.8 FGPCT, 32.2 3PPCT, 83.1 FTPCT), SF Tobias Harris (19.4 PTS, 6.7 REB, 2.9 AST, 48.0 FGPCT, 35.8 3PPCT, 79.7 FTPCT, PG Ben Simmons (16.3 PTS, 7.8 REB, 8.4 AST, 58.0 FGPCT, 40.0 3PPCT, 60.7 FTPCT)
Key Celtics: PG Kemba Walker (22.3 PTS, 4.0 REB, 5.0 AST, 44.0 FGPCT, 38.8 3PPCT, 86.9 FTPCT), PF Jayson Tatum (21.5 PTS, 6.9 REB, 2.9 AST, 43.5 FGPCT, 36.6 3PPCT, 84.1 FTPCT), SG Jaylen Brown (20.1 PTS, 6.6 REB, 2.4 AST, 49.5 FGPCT, 39.0 3PPCT, 74.9 FTPCT)
Philadelphia and Boston Against the Board
The 76ers are:
- 3-15 against the spread in their last 18 away games
- 4-12 under the total on the road
- 2-6 vs. the odds in their last eight games at Boston
- 5-1 over the total in head to head road matchups with the Celtics
- 1-5 on the board in their last six games as an underdog
- 1-6 under the total when getting points
The Celtics are:
- 4-2 against the spread in their last six home games
- 5-2 over the total at TD Garden
- 8-4 vs. the odds in their last 12 home games with the 76ers
- 4-6 under the total head to head with Philadelphia
- 4-7 on the board in their last 11 games as a favorite
- 4-6 under the total as a chalk
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics NBA games Betting Odds Picks
In this situation, the home court looms large as a Bet on NBA advantage. Philadelphia has been a terrible betting value on the road and in Boston. Further, the 76ers have not gotten the money as the dog. Boston has looked like a renewed team this year. Namely, the departure of Kyrie Irving has proven to be positive. Boston has returned to team basketball.
76ers vs. Celtics NBA Betting Online Pick: Boston Celtics
76ers vs. Celtics NBA Betting Online Score Prediction: Boston 108, Philadelphia 91