Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers odds, picks and predictions

Seth Orlemann | Staff Writer

The Boston Celtics (8-2) meet the Philadelphia 76ers (8-2) on Wednesday. Tip from Wells Fargo Center is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Celtics vs. 76ers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Philadelphia leads 1-0

Boston is on a 3-game winning streak after knocking off New York 114-98 on Monday to cover as a 9.5-point home favorite. F Jayson Tatum led all scorers with 35 points on 13-of-23 shooting and added 6 rebounds and 7 assists. G Jaylen Brown scored 22 points with 5 rebounds and 6 assists, and C Kristaps Porzingis scored 21 points with 6 rebounds. Boston shot 50.6% from the field in the victory.

Philadelphia fell 132-126 on Tuesday in the back half of a 2-game series against the Pacers, failing to cover as a 5.5-point home favorite and snapping an 8-game winning streak. C Joel Embiid led all scorers with 39 points while netting a double-double with 12 rebounds. G De'Anthony Melton added 30 points on 8-of-13 shooting, including 4-of-6 from 3. Philadelphia had just 6 points from its bench, which may be due to the absence of G Kelly Oubre Jr. (ribs).

Celtics at 76ers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:29 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Celtics -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | 76ers +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -5.5 (-105) | 76ers +5.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Celtics at 76ers key injuries

Celtics

C Kristaps Porzingis (knee) questionable

76ers

Not yet submitted

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Celtics at 76ers picks and predictions

Prediction

Celtics 111, 76ers 104

Moneyline

PASS.

The Celtics (-190) are on a 3-game winning streak, and the 76ers are playing in their 1st back-to-back in over 2 weeks. At -190 odds, the moneyline for the Celtics presents little profit.

Against the spread

BET CELTICS -5.5 (-105).

Boston has put together a span of nice wins over its last 3 outings, winning by an average margin of 17.6 points and covering as an 8.5-11.5-point favorite in each game. Although Boston has lost its last 2 road games — including a loss to Philadelphia — it is playing a Philly team that is finding out how to compensate for the loss of Oubre, who is averaging 16.3 points per game off the bench this season.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 223.5 (-110).

One of the reasons Boston has found success of late is due to its defense. In the past 4 games, it has not allowed more than 107 points, including holding opponents under 100 in its previous 2. As a result, the Under has hit in 4 consecutive games for the Celtics.

The Under has also hit in the previous 3 matchups between Boston and Philadelphia dating back to May of last season.

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