Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction, Preview and Odds - 04/04/2023

Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Tuesday, March 4, 2023

Venue:  Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA 

Where to Watch:  TNT

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Celtics +1.5, 76ers -1.5; Over/Under:  232.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Celtics +1, 76ers -1; Over/Under:  232.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Celtics +1, 76ers -1; Over/Under:  232.5 points

Boston Celtics:  54-24 (1st place, Atlantic Division)

Philadelphia 76ers:  51-27 (2nd place, Atlantic Division)

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Boston Celtics:  7-3 last 10

Philadelphia 76ers:  5-5 last 10

The Celtics are coming into this game with a 54-24 record overall and they are 25-15 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game winning streak with wins coming against the Milwaukee Bucks and the Utah Jazz in their last game. Jayson Tatum led the team in points in that game with 39 while Malcolm Brogdon was next on the team with 19 points. Malcolm Brogdon led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Blake Griffin led the team in rebounds with 12. They were 43.8% from the field, 33.3% from 3-point range, and 95.5% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 118.4 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 111.8 PPG against them. The Celtics have an ATS record of 42-36 this season and their O/U record is 40-36-2.

The 76ers are coming into this game with a 51-27 record overall and they are 28-11 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off of a loss against the Milwaukee Bucks in their last game. Tyrese Maxey led the team in points in that game with 29 while Joel Embiid was next on the team with 28 points. James Harden led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Paul Reed led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 46% from the field, 33.3% from 3-point range, and 92.3% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 115.1 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 110.6 PPG against them. The 76ers have an ATS record of 45-32-1 this season and their O/U record is 41-35-2.

The current betting odds have the 76ers listed as a 1.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The 76ers have been great this season with their 51-27 record overall making them one of the best teams in the East and the entire NBA this year. They have also been a really good home team with their 28-11 home record but they were terrible in their loss to the Bucks the other night. They looked really bad in that game and they will be looking to bounce back with a much better performance here at home against one of the best teams in the East and the NBA too. The Celtics have also been having a great season with their 54-24 record overall and they have also been a really good road team with their 25-15 road record. The Celtics have some momentum on their side here with 2 wins in a row now and that includes a huge road win over the Bucks in those, but now they will have another very tough game against a good team in the East and Embiid is still looking to win MVP this season so he will be giving it all in these final games. The best way to place a bet here is on the 76ers to cover the spread in this game. 

Celtics 76ers Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Tuesday, March 4, 2023 (8:00 pm ET start time) is 76ers 124 Celtics 115.

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Boston Celtics: 6-10 ATS when playing 6 or less games in 14 days. 12-3 UNDER when the line is +3 to -3. 18-10 UNDER after 3 or more consecutive overs. 

Philadelphia 76ers: 20-7 ATS when the line is +3 to -3. 23-8 ATS revenging a loss vs opponent. 14-9 UNDER off a road loss by 10 points or more.

Boston Celtics:  R. Williams III (C) Prob Tues - Rest. A. Horford (C) Ques Tues - Back. D. Gallinari (SF) out for season - Knee.

Philadelphia 76ers:  None.

“I trusted our guys. I knew we were going to be really competitive. I knew we were going to put ourselves in position to win the game. I could just sense it from our guys." - Joe Mazzulla after his team’s win against the Jazz in their game on Friday.

“I thought they just kicked our butt. They were more aggressive, they were prepared. They beat us all the way around." - Doc Rivers after his team’s loss against the Bucks in their game on Sunday.

PG Marcus Smart

SG Jaylen Brown

SF Jayson Tatum

PF Al Horford

C Robert Williams III

PG James Harden

SG Tyrese Maxey

SF Tobias Harris 

PF P.J. Tucker

C Joel Embiid

PPG: J. Tatum (30.3)

APG: M. Smart (6.3)

Reb/G: J. Tatum (8.9)

PPG: J. Embiid (33)

APG: J. Harden (10.8)

Reb/G: J. Embiid (10.2)

Coaches:

Boston Celtics: Joe Mazzulla (1st season)

Philadelphia 76ers: Doc Rivers (3rd season)