Celtics vs. 76ers Prediction & Odds
The second-seeded Boston Celtics head back to Philadelphia to take on the #3-seed 76ers on ESPN Thursday night at 7:30 PM ET in Game 6 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs.
Can the 76ers cover the 2.5-point spread as home underdogs?
Philadelphia leads the series 3-2.
The Boston Celtics went 57-25 on the season. They are 6-5 in the playoffs this year. The Celtics are 52-41 ATS on the year.
The Philadelphia 76ers went 54-28 in the regular season. They’re 7-2 in the playoffs this year. The 76ers are 53-36-2 ATS on the year.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
553 Boston Celtics (-2.5) at 554 Philadelphia 76ers (+2.5); O/U 212.5
7:30 PM ET, Thursday, May 11, 2023
Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA
Celtics vs. 76ers Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 81% of public bettors are currently backing the Celtics -2.5 in this contest. Note that these numbers are subject to change, so be sure to check the link to receive the most up-to-date public betting data.
Boston Celtics DFS Spin
Celtics shooting guard Jaylen Brown has been consistently producing in this series. The former California star is averaging 25.3 points per game in the playoffs and he’s scored at least 23 points in every game this series. Brown can help in other categories as well like rebounding (5.2 per game), assists (3.5 per game), steals (1 per game), and three-pointers (2.6 per game). Philadelphia’s defense will likely be keying on Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown could be the main beneficiary in Game 6 on Thursday.
Philadelphia 76ers DFS Spin
Philadelphia center Joel Embiid is listed as questionable for Thursday’s game with a right knee sprain. It’s worth noting that he was designated as questionable before Games 2, 3, 4, and 5 and ended up playing in all of those contests. Embiid has accrued 30+ points in three straight games and could be in for another big day at home in Game 6 of this series. He’s worth a look in DFS.
Sixers point guard Tyrese Maxey might be a pivotal player for Philly on Thursday. Maxey is coming off of a monster outing in Game 5 where he lit up the Celtics on the road for 30 points on 10 of 21 shooting from the field and 6 of 12 shooting from deep. He also chipped in 7 rebounds and 3 assists in that contest. For the playoffs, Maxey is averaging 20.3 points per game and he’s shown that he’s a legitimate third star for Philly in addition to Joel Embiid and James Harden.
Celtics vs. 76ers NBA Betting Trends
Boston is 37-17-1 ATS in their last 55 road games against a team with a home winning percentage over .600.
Boston is 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following an ATS loss.
Philadelphia is 3-9-1 ATS in their last 13 Thursday games.
Philadelphia is 1-6 ATS in their last 7 home games against a team with a road winning percentage over .600.
Celtics vs. 76ers NBA Prediction
This Boston team is too talented to lose three straight games to the James Harden and Joel Embiid-led Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics have some stats on their side as well. Boston has played well on short rest of late as they are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 1 day of rest. The Celtics have also been good at bouncing back as they are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following an outright loss. And finally, the Celtics have been good on the road this year as they are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 road games against a team with a winning home record and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games overall. I think the Celtics secure a gutsy road victory on Thursday night and send the series back to Boston for Game 7 this weekend.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: BOSTON CELTICS -2.5
