Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Prediction, Preview and Odds - 02/27/2024

Game Time: 7:30 pm ET, Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Venue:  TD Garden, Boston, MA

Where to Watch:  TNT, MAX

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  76ers +12, Celtics -12; Over/Under:  228.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  76ers +12, Celtics -12; Over/Under:  228.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  76ers +12.5, Celtics -12.5; Over/Under:  228.5 points

Philadelphia 76ers:  33-24 (3rd place, Atlantic Division)

Boston Celtics:  45-12 (1st place, Atlantic Division)

Do not miss out on our expert handicapper analysis! Sean Murphy is on a HOT STREAK in the NBA on a 25-14 NBA RUN for +$9,520 PROFIT! Make sure you check out his picks and many more from the expert handicappers featured in the Shop Picks section.

Philadelphia 76ers:  3-7 last 10

Boston Celtics:  9-1 last 10

The 76ers are entering this game with a 33-24 record overall and they are 15-11 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Milwaukee Bucks in their last game. Tyrese Maxey led the team in points in that game with 24 while De'Anthony Melton was next on the team with 16 points. Tyrese Maxey led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Kelly Oubre Jr. led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 37.1% from the field, 34.8% from 3-point range, and 90.9% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 117.3 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 113.7 PPG against them. The 76ers have an ATS record of 32-25 this season and their O/U record is 32-25.

The Celtics are entering this game with a 45-12 record overall and they are 26-3 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on an 8 game winning streak with wins coming against the Memphis Grizzlies, the Atlanta Hawks, the Washington Wizards, the Miami Heat, the Brooklyn Nets twice in a row, the Chicago Bulls, and the New York Knicks in their last game. Jaylen Brown led the team in points in that game with 30 while Kristaps Porziņģis was next on the team with 22 points. Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday, and Derrick White each led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Jaylen Brown led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 56.8% from the field, 42.9% from 3-point range, and 75% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 120.7 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 110.4 PPG against them. The Celtics have an ATS record of 27-27-3 this season and their O/U record is 28-29.

The current betting odds have the Celtics listed as a 12 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Celtics have looked really good in their games this season with their 45-12 record overall which has them right at the top of the East with the best record in the entire NBA. They also have the best home record in the NBA this year and have looked great on their home court in those games with their 26-3 home record. Meanwhile, the 76ers have also looked good in their games this season with their 33-24 record overall which has them in a playoff spot in the East right now. They have also been a good road team with their 15-11 road record, but they definitely haven't been at their best in their road games this season and lately they have been slipping down the standings a lot without Embiid in their lineup. They just took a bad loss on their home court to the Bucks in their last game and they haven't looked good lately either, going 3-7 in their last 10 games. The Celtics have not only been the best team in the NBA this season, but they have also looked really good in their games lately with their 9-1 record in their last 10 games. They have a ton of momentum coming into this one with 8 wins in a row now and without Embiid in the lineup here, the 76ers won't put up much of a fight with the way the Celtics have been rolling teams. The best way to place a bet here is on the Celtics to cover the spread in this game. 

76ers Celtics Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Tuesday, February 27, 2024 (7:30 pm ET start time) is Celtics 124 76ers 101.

Don't miss our champion handicappers free picks and expert basketball picks today.  And if you enjoyed this Philadelphia 76ers Boston Celtics prediction, be sure to drop by every day for our weekly NBA predictions and previews.

Philadelphia 76ers: 22-12 ATS when playing with double revenge - 2 straight losses vs. opponent. 11-6 ATS after playing 4 consecutive home games. 11-5 UNDER after playing 4 consecutive home games. 28-19 UNDER revenging a road loss vs opponent.

Boston Celtics: 12-20 ATS after successfully covering the spread in 3 or more consecutive games. 2-7 ATS after 3 straight wins by 10 points or more. 12-6 UNDER as a home favorite of 6.5 to 12 points. 14-6 UNDER off a road win against a division rival.

Philadelphia 76ers:  K. Martin (PF) Ques Tues - Ankle. R. Covington (SF) Mid March - Knee. J. Embiid (C) Early April - Knee.

Boston Celtics:  None.

“We have a lot of guards and a big man shortage. We’re trying to figure some things out. But we still have to do a little bit better of a job of ‘drive and kick’ style basketball with this group of guys. We’ve got to get organized. We’ve got to be more organized on the offensive end.” - Nick Nurse after his team’s loss against the Bucks in their game on Sunday.

“I thought today was a beautiful display of basketball from Jayson. It won’t go into the most valuable category, but his ability to control the game with his pick-and-roll pace, his pick-and-roll passing, his defense. He put himself on (Jalen) Brunson, welcoming 2-on-1s and creating for others was great. My hats off to him for knowing that's a way for us to win.” - Joe Mazzulla after his team’s win against the Knicks in their game on Saturday.

PG Tyrese Maxey

SG Buddy Hield

SF Tobias Harris

PF Nicolas Batum

C Paul Reed

PG Jrue Holiday

SG Derrick White

SF Jaylen Brown

PF Jayson Tatum

C Kristaps Porzingis

PPG: J. Embiid (35.3)

APG: T. Maxey (6.4)

Reb/G: J. Embiid (11.3)

PPG: J. Tatum (26.9)

APG: J. Tatum (4.8)

Reb/G: J. Tatum (8.5)

Coaches:

Philadelphia 76ers: Nick Nurse (1st season)

Boston Celtics: Joe Mazzulla (2nd season)