Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers odds, picks and predictions

The Philadelphia 76ers (19-28) welcome the Boston Celtics (34-15) to the Wells Fargo Center Sunday. Tip is set for 6 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Celtics vs. 76ers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: 76ers lead 1-0 with 118-114 win at home on Dec. 25

The Celtics beat the New Orleans Pelicans 118-116 Friday, closing as a 12-point road favorite. They were led by F Jaylen Brown, who scored 28 points on 11-for-18 shooting. Boston has won 2 in a row and is 3-2 in its last 5 games. It has gone just 4-8 against the spread (ATS) in its last 12 outings and is 19-29-1 ATS on the season.

The 76ers lost to the Denver Nuggets 137-134 Friday, covering as a 9.5-point home underdog. They were led by G Tyrese Maxey‘s game-high 42 points. Philadelphia has covered in 5 straight games, winning 4 of those outright. It is 19-28 ATS.

Celtics at 76ers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:06 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Celtics -600 (bet $600 to win $100) | 76ers +425 (bet $100 to win $425)
Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -10.5 (-115) | 76ers +10.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 221.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Celtics at 76ers key injuries

Celtics

76ers

C Joel Embiid (knee) out
F Paul George (finger) out
G Jared McCain (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Celtics at 76ers picks and predictions

Prediction

Celtics 114, 76ers 110

Moneyline

PASS.

There’s no reason to look toward the moneyline here. The 76ers (+425) have some value as a sizable underdog, but ultimately, the Celtics (-600) should come out on top and are too expensive to play here.

Against the spread

BET 76ERS +10.5 (-105).

The 76ers have been on fire as an underdog, covering in their last 5 games in the position. They have scored at least 117 points in 3 straight, so they have the firepower to keep this game close.

The Celtics, on the other hand, have struggled to blow opponents out. They have allowed 113 or more points in 4 of their last 6 games. Boston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6. Considering those trends, back 76ERS +10.5 (-105).

Over/Under

BET OVER 221.5 (-110).

The 76ers have gone Over in 5 of their last 7 games. Maxey has been the most consistent scoring weapon for Philadelphia, and he will be on the court.

The Celtics have gone Over in 3 of their last 4 games, scoring at least 118 points in 3 times. They have 6 players, all healthy, scoring at least 11 points per game. Boston should be able to score at will.

Take OVER 221.5 (-110).

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