The Boston Celtics head to Philly to face the 76ers on ESPN on Sunday night at 6:00 PM ET. Can the 76ers cover the 10.5-point spread as home underdogs? Keep reading for our Celtics vs. 76ers betting prediction.
The Boston Celtics are 34-15 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 19-29-1 ATS this season.
The Philadelphia 76ers are 19-28 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 18-27-2 ATS this season.
Celtics vs. 76ers Matchup & Betting Odds
571 Boston Celtics (-10.5) at 572 Philadelphia 76ers (+10.5); o/u 220.5
6:00 p.m. ET, Sunday, February 2, 2025
Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA
TV: ESPN
Celtics vs. 76ers Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 68% of public bettors are currently backing the 76ers when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Boston Celtics Daily Fantasy Spin
Celtics shooting guard Jaylen Brown had a big game in his team’s 118-116 win over the Pelicans on Friday night. In that game, the Cal alum recorded 28 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists in 35 minutes. Brown shot 11 of 18 from the field and 3 of 6 from long distance in the victory.
Boston small forward Jayson Tatum notched a double-double in his team’s game on Friday. The #3 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft logged 27 points, 6 rebounds, 10 assists, a steal, and 4 made three-pointers in 39 minutes of game action. Tatum leads the team in scoring with 26.7 points per game this season.
Philadelphia 76ers Daily Fantasy Spin
76ers center Joel Embiid (knee), small forward Paul George (finger), forward KJ Martin (foot), and guard Jared McCain (knee) will all sit out Sunday’s game against the Celtics. Embiid is second on the team in scoring with 24.4 points per game this year while George is third on the club in scoring with 17.1 points per contest this season.
Philadelphia center Andre Drummond (toe) and small forward Caleb Martin (hip) are both officially listed as questionable to play against Boston on Sunday. Drummond is second on the team in rebounding with 7.6 rebounds per game this year.
Celtics vs. 76ers NBA Betting Trends
Boston is 3-5 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
Boston is 19-27-1 ATS as a favorite this season.
Philadelphia is 7-6-1 ATS as a home underdog this season.
Philadelphia is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Celtics vs. 76ers NBA Prediction:
Philadelphia will be missing Paul George and Joel Embiid for this game. But they will have star point guard Tyrese Maxey available. Maxey has been on a tear over the past month. In 16 January games, Maxey averaged 29.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, 7.1 assists, and 1.8 steals per game. Maxey shot 46.9% from the field, 34.4% from three-point range, and 91.6% from the foul line last month.
He reached the 30-point plateau 8 times and scored at least 40 points twice in the first month of 2025. Maxey lit up the Celtics on Christmas Day this season, going for 33 points, 4 rebounds, 12 assists, and 3 steals in a 118-114 76ers win. I could see him having another big game on Sunday and being the main reason the Sixers stay in this game until the end. I’m taking Philadelphia and the points at home on Sunday night.