Philadelphia 76ers (19-28) vs Boston Celtics (34-15)
Game Info: Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 6:00 pm (Wells Fargo Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: Philadelphia 76ers +11 — Over/Under: 222
The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers meet Sunday in NBA action at the Wells Fargo Center. 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 Bulls and Pelicans, and play the Cavs, Mavericks, and Knicks next. The Boston Celtics are averaging 117.3 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 108.5 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 26.7 points and 8.9 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 23.4 points and 6 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 79.2 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Kings, lost to the Nuggets, and they play the Mavericks, Heat, and Pistons next. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 109 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 112.6 points on 48.6 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 27.5 points and 6.1 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 24.4 points and 7.9 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer and Kelly Oubre Jr. is grabbing 6.2 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The 76ers have won four of their last five games as underdogs.
- The Celtics have lost four of their last five games as favorites following a road win.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 13 games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the 76ers’ last five games.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won 11 of their last 12 night games against 76ers teams that held a losing record.
- The 76ers have lost six of their last seven games at Wells Fargo Center against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in six of their last seven night games against the 76ers at Wells Fargo Center.
Matchup/League Facts
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (31.9%).
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for rebound percentage this season (46.9%).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (48.5).
- The Celtics have made the playoffs in 10 consecutive seasons – the longest active streak in the NBA
Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
The 76ers will be without Jared McCain, Joel Embiid, Paul George, Caleb Martin, and KJ Martin. Caleb Martin and Andre Drummond are questionable.
The Boston Celtics don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
The Boston Celtics are going to be big favorites because they’re the Boston Celtics, and it doesn’t help they’re playing a skeleton crew that is the 76ers. However, as I’ve mentioned many times this season the Celtics don’t cover these inflated lines as they’re 19-29-1 ATS on the season, and they’re 2-5 ATS in their last seven games as a double-digit favorite. The 76ers may be banged up, but they’ve won four of their last five games. The 76ers also beat the Celtics on Christmas as a 9.5-point underdog. The underdog has covered five of the last nine games between the Celtics and 76ers. I’m not laying these big lines with the Celtics. Give me the 76ers and the points.