Boston (2-3) vs Philadelphia (4-0)
October 31, 2025 at 07:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Philadelphia -1.5 — Over/Under: +234.5
The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers meet Friday in NBA action at the Xfinity Mobile Arena. Here’s a Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction. This article will include a Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Pick.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Pelicans and Cavs, and they play the Rockets next. The Celtics have lost 3 of their first 5 games.
The Boston Celtics are averaging 114.2 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 107.2 points on 40 percent shooting. Jaylen Brown is averaging 26.8 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Derrick White is averaging 17 points and 3.8 rebounds. Anfernee Simons is the third double-digit scorer and Payton Pritchard is grabbing 5.2 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 33.1 percent from beyond the arc and 79.8 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 32.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Magic and Wizards, and they play the Nets next. The 76ers look for their first 5-0 start since the 2019-20 season.
The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 129.3 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 123.8 points on 48.8 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 37.5 points and 8.3 assists, while VJ Edgecombe is averaging 22.3 points and 5.8 rebounds. Kelly Oubre Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Quentin Grimes is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 41.9 percent from beyond the arc and 80.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The 76ers have won each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Celtics have lost each of their last four road games following a win.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in four of their last five games as home favorites against the Celtics.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last seven games against the 76ers following a win.
- The 76ers have lost five of their last six games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last six night games at Xfinity Mobile Arena following a home win.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Celtics’ last nine games as road underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the last five night games between the Celtics and 76ers have gone OVER the total points line.
Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts
- Kelly Oubre Jr. is one of only nine qualified players in the league shooting at least 50% from the field, 40% from three and 90% from the free-throw line this season.
- VJ Edgecombe ranks 1st amongst qualified rookies for points per game (22.3) this season.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Derrick White ranks 6th amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (4.4) this season.
- Neemias Queta ranks T9th amongst qualified players for blocks per game (1.6) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The 76ers have recorded the largest comeback win from a Q3 deficit this season – trailed by 16 points @ Wizards on October 28.
- The 76ers rank 1st in the league for Q4 points per game this season (37.0).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (48.4).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for opponent field goals made per game this season (34.8).
Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
The 76ers will be without Jared McCain, Paul George, and Dominick Barlow.
The Celtics will be without Jayson Tatum due to an Achilles injury.
Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
The Celtics are coming off two straight wins, and they’ve won 7 of the last 10 games against the 76ers, so they’re worth a look in the small underdog role. However, the 76ers are on a tear to start the season, and it looks like they’ll have Embiid for this game. Maxey and Edgecombe are on fire to start the season, and getting their big man back is a big boost. At home and a big spot in the NBA Cup, the 76ers have to have the edge. I’ll lay the small chalk with the home team.