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The Boston Celtics lead 2-1 heading into Game 4 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The Celtics are 1.5-point favorites for the game, which goes live on ESPN at 3:30 PM ET. The matchup’s point total is 213.5.
How to bet Celtics vs. 76ers
Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 1.5 points, with bookmakers listing the Celtics as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Celtics have -125 odds to pick up the win, while the 76ers are listed at +104 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 213.5 points.
Celtics vs. 76ers Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Sunday, May 7, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Arena: Wells Fargo Center
Celtics vs. 76ers Betting Trends
The Celtics are 44-35-3 against the spread this season. Boston has won 53, or 71.6%, of the 74 contests in which it was the favorite this year. Celtics games this year have gone over the point total 52.4% of the time (43 out of 82 games with a set point total).
In the 76ers’ 82 games this season, they have 48 wins against the spread. Philadelphia has gone 13-13 in games it was the underdog on the moneyline (winning 50% of those games). 76ers games this year have gone over the point total 53.7% of the time (44 out of 82 games with a set point total).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Celtics
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 74 | 30.1 | 8.8 | 4.6 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 3.2 |
| Jaylen Brown | 67 | 26.6 | 6.9 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 2.4 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | 67 | 14.9 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 2 |
| Derrick White | 82 | 12.4 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.8 |
| Marcus Smart | 61 | 11.5 | 3.1 | 6.3 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 1.9 |
76ers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | 66 | 33.1 | 10.2 | 4.2 | 1 | 1.7 | 1 |
| James Harden | 58 | 21 | 6.1 | 10.7 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 2.8 |
| Tyrese Maxey | 60 | 20.3 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 2.7 |
| Louis King | 1 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Tobias Harris | 74 | 14.7 | 5.7 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 1.7 |
Celtics: Marcus Smart: Questionable (Ankle), Blake Griffin: Questionable (Back)
76ers: Joel Embiid: Questionable (Knee)
What you need to know about the Boston Celtics
When it comes to points, Boston is playing well at both ends of the court, as it ranks fourth-best in the league in points scored (117.9 per game) and fourth-best in points allowed (111.4 per contest). Offensively the Celtics have fared better when playing at home this season, putting up 120.5 points per game, compared to 115.4 per game in away games. The Celtics’ offense has been improved over their last 10 games, scoring 119.7 points per contest compared to the 117.9 they’ve averaged this season.
Boston owns a 37.7% three-point percentage this season (sixth-ranked in NBA), but it has really thrived by making 16 threes per contest (second-best). In terms of shot breakdown, the Celtics have taken 52% two-pointers (accounting for 62% of the team’s baskets) and 48% three-pointers (38%).
What you need to know about the Philadelphia 76ers
On offense, Philadelphia is the 14th-ranked squad in the NBA (115.2 points per game). On defense, it is third-best (110.9 points allowed per game). At home, the 76ers score 114.2 points per game. On the road, they average 116.2. The 76ers have played worse offensively in their past 10 games, posting 109.4 points per contest, 5.8 fewer points their than season average of 115.2.
Beyond the arc, Philadelphia is 11th in the league in 3-pointers made per game (12.6). It is best in 3-point percentage at 38.7%. The 76ers take 38.9% percent of their shots from behind the 3-point line, and 61.1% percent from inside it. In terms of makes, 30.9% of the 76ers’ baskets are 3-pointers, and 69.1% are 2-pointers.
Celtics vs. 76ers Predictions and Pick
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