NBA : Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Odds & Prediction

Game Info: February 20, 2025 7:00PM EST @ Wells Fargo Center

Celtics are in the they currently have all cylinders firing with their recent streak wins-most especially over the Spurs, Heat, and the Knicks-of course that funnily also talks about the Celtics’ offensive depth with defensive strengths for these recent matches. On the contrary, now the 76ers are struggling with a series of losses that are indeed hard to bear or accept through very close margins-the Nets and Raptors being among those teams. Both jinxed with significant injured players, this game should prove to be an intense competitive one because the Celtics will be determined to want to keep on winning, while the 76ers are just hoping to break their losing streak.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Celtics  , 76ers 

Spread: Celtics -8 , 76ers +8

Over/Under: 224

Team Recent Performance

Boston Celtics

On February 13, they went on to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 116-103, with the score surpassing even an 8-point spread while also keeping the score under 231. At the previous game on February 11 at Miami, they won 103-85, an 8.5-point spread, with the total under 210.5. Between these dates, on February 9, they beat the New York Knicks 131-104, covering a 3-point margin-the total went over 230.5. Previously, on February 7, however, they had tasted defeat by the Dallas Mavericks-(120-127)-failing to cover as 12-point favorites and with the game’s score exceeding 233. Then they played the Cleveland Cavaliers on February 5 and won 112-105 but failed to cover as 1.5-point underdogs-the total was beneath 238.

Philadelphia 76ers

On February 13, they were beaten by Brooklyn Nets 96-100, although were able to cover underdogs even as 2-point with a total that went below 209. On February 12, they lost to Toronto Raptors 103-106, wherein they failed to cover as 11-point favorites but with the total staying below at 225. On February 10, they were defeated by Milwaukee Bucks at a score of 127-135, with them failing to cover as 3.5-point underdogs, while the total score went above 228.5. February 8 was when they were defeated by Detroit Pistons at a score of 112-125 and they couldn’t make it despite being 5.5-point favorites, while the total was beyond 224. Lastly on February 6, the Miami h Heat defeated them with 101-108, not making it as the team was; rather they failed to cover under 220.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

As of now, the Boston Celtics have sealed 6 victories out of 10 against the Philadelphia 76ers, who have succeeded in winning only 4 out of 10 games contesting against the former. Record-wise, Boston posts 4 wins and 6 losses in the against the spread margin while Philadelphia records 6 wins and 4 losses. The over/under seems to lean towards the favor of winning with 6 against 4. However, while the Celtics average 111.9 points in their games like any other basketball teams, the 76ers score with an average of only 106.4 points per game. The Philadelphia 76ers at halftime come better from the Boston Celtics by an average of 58.1 points as compared to 53.9 points. From the total shooting percentage, the Celtics have shooting accuracy of 46.09 percent, which is somewhere close to the Sixers’ percentage of shooting 43.71 percent. Also, in rebounding, Boston outperforms the other teams as the average rebounds drifts to 45.2 per game as compared to the inferior 42.0 on the other side of this rivalry, Philadelphia. In terms of three-point shooting, Boston is successful and has gone 154-for-400 from the point line while the 76ers score 123 out of 348. Defensive rebounds, steals are where the 76ers lead, averaging 8.2 steals versus 5.9 for the Celtics.

Team Injuries Update

Boston Celtics

Jrue Holiday (PG, shoulder) and Jaylen Brown (PF, knee) are out. Torrey Craig (SF, leg) is questionable.

Philadelphia 76ers

Joel Embiid (C, injury management), Kyle Lowry (PG, hip), Tyrese Maxey (PG, knee), Eric Gordon (PG, wrist), and Jared McCain (PG, knee) are out. Quentin Grimes (PG, coach’s decision) is doubtful.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Boston Celtics will win and cover the spread with the total staying under 224.

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