Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics Predictions, Odds, Picks

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Dec. 20, 2021

Kevin Rogers
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The 76ers and Celtics meet up in an Atlantic division battle at TD Garden tonight as each team sits at 15-15 on the season. The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:40 p.m. ET and will be nationally televised on NBA TV.

Score Prediction

76ers 101, Celtics 98

Best Bets

76ers +3 (-110) at DraftKings

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics Predictions

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Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics Betting Resources

• Matchup: Atlantic
• Date: Monday, December 20, 2021
• Venue: TD Garden
• Location: Boston, Massachusetts
• TV-Time: NBATV - 7:30 p.m. ET

• Injury Report

Philadelphia 76ers Betting Analysis

Straight Up - SU, Against the Spread - ATS, Over-Under (O/U)

• SU: 15-15
• ATS: 12-17-1
• O/U: 11-17-2

Philadelphia was supposed to be playing with no rest tonight, but last night's game against New Orleans was postponed due to COVID issues, which are running rampant in the league right now.

The 76ers look to snap a three-game slide after losing to Memphis, Miami, and Brooklyn. Philadelphia has not been a reliable team to back recently by posting a 1-6 ATS mark the last seven games, which includes an 0-4 ATS ledger in its last four away contests.

Interestingly enough, the 76ers own a better road record (9-8) than at home (6-7), but have allowed 114 points or more in three of their past four games away from Wells Fargo Center.

Boston Celtics Betting Analysis

Straight Up - SU, Against the Spread - ATS, Over-Under (O/U)

• SU: 15-15
• ATS: 16-13-1
• O/U: 13-16-1

The Celtics continue their five-game homestand after winning two of the first three contests at TD Garden. Boston bounced back from a four-point loss to Golden State by rallying in the fourth quarter to defeat New York on Saturday, 114-107.

Josh Richardson put up 27 points off the bench for the Celtics, as he was one of three Boston players to knock down at least four three-pointers in the win to improve to 8-5 at home.

The Celtics have lost three of their previous four matchups with the 76ers since the start of the 2020-21 season. (AP)

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics Head-to-Head

The Sixers captured all three games from the Celtics last season, but Boston picked up some revenge in an 88-87 triumph at TD Garden on December 1.

Philadelphia grabbed the cover as three-point underdogs, while the game easily stayed Under the total of 206.5. Sixers' big manJoel Embiid struggled from the floor by shooting 3-of-17 and finishing with 13 points, while Celtics' leading scorer Jayson Tatum scored 26 points and pulled down 16 rebounds.

Key Players to Watch

• PHI: Joel Embiid - C (24.3 ppg, 10.9 rpg)
• PHI: Tobias Harris - SF (18.5 ppg, 7.7 rpg)
• BOS: Jayson Tatum - SF (26.2 ppg, 8.6 rpg)
• BOS: Jaylen Brown - SG (21.3 ppg, 5.3 rpg)

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics Betting Conclusion

Obviously with all the question marks surrounding key players heading into tonight makes things a fluid situation, the 76ers are worth a strong look. Philadelphia is 5-2-1 ATS in its last eight opportunities in the underdog role, while Boston is 2-4-1 ATS in its last seven games off a victory.

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics Betting Trends

• The 76ers are 1-6 ATS the last seven games overall.
• The Celtics have lost four of their last five games off a win.
• The Celtics are 6-2 to the Over in their last eight home games.

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