At 7:30 ET, the Celtics (-825) will host the 76ers (+557) at TD Garden. Boston is currently favored by 12.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 229.5. The game will be shown on TNT.

The Celtics (45-12) are currently on an 8-game winning streak and are 1st in the Eastern Conference. The 76ers (33-24) are 5th in the East and 3rd in the Atlantic Division.

PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS BOSTON CELTICS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Boston Celtics -12.5

This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, February 27th.

WHY BET THE BOSTON CELTICS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 142-117 in favor of the Celtics.
  • Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with Jayson Tatum points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.6% and knocking down 18 threes.

Will Philadelphia Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?

In their last game, the 76ers were 4.5-point underdogs against the Bucks, but they lost by a score of 119-98. The O/U line for that game was 235 points.

For the season, the 76ers have an O/U record of 31-26, and the under has hit in their last four games. Today’s O/U line is set at 229.5, and their games have averaged a combined 231 points.

Against the spread, Philadelphia has a record of 33-24, and they have covered the spread in three straight road games. This season, they are 16-10 ATS on the road and have an average scoring margin of +2.8 points per game.

Currently, the 76ers are 5th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 33-24. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 3rd place. As underdogs, they are 5-13 this season.

In non-conference games, the 76ers are 11-8 compared to 22-16 against the East. On the road, they have a record of 15-11, and they have won three straight games on the road.

This season, the 76ers are averaging 117.3 points per game, which is 12th in the NBA. On the road, they are averaging 117.5 points per game compared to 117.2 at home. In terms of pace, Philadelphia is 16th in the league at 98.4 possessions per game.

When it comes to three-point shooting, the 76ers are 24th in the NBA at 36%. They are making an average of 11.4 threes per game, which is 27th. In terms of field goal percentage, Philadelphia is 18th at 47%.

So far, the 76ers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 54.4% of their games. When it comes to two-point shooting, they are 22nd in the league at 53%. In terms of assists, Philadelphia is 26th in the NBA at 24.8 per game.

So far, the 76ers’ defense is ranked 14th in the league at 113.7 points per contest. On two point field goal attempts, the 76ers’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 55.0% and allowing 35.1% from beyond the arc.

Will the Celtics Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

As the Celtics look to extend their winning streak to nine games, they come in as 12.5-point favorites against the 76ers. This season, Boston has been favored in 54 of their 57 games, going 43-11 in those games.

Boston’s ATS record for the season is 26-28, and they have covered the spread in three straight games. At home, they are 14-14 ATS and have an average scoring margin of +13.7 points per game.

The Celtics’ O/U record for the season is 28-29, and their games have averaged 231.2 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 229.5, and 29 of their games have had lower over/under lines than that.

In their last game, the Celtics beat the Knicks by a score of 116-102. The O/U line for that game was 224.5, and Boston covered the spread as 6-point favorites.

Boston is currently in 1st place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 45-12. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 32-6 compared to 13-6 against the West.

At home, the Celtics are scoring 122.6 points per game, which is 6th in the NBA. Overall, they are averaging 120.7 points per game, which is 5th in the league. In terms of field goal percentage, Boston is 11th at 48%.

So far this season, the Celtics have made the most three-pointers per game in the NBA, averaging 16.3. They are also 4th in three-point shooting percentage at 38%. In terms of pace, Boston is 19th in the league at 98.2 possessions per game.

When it comes to two-point shooting, the Celtics are 3rd in the NBA at 57%. However, they are just 29th in two-pointers made per game. In terms of assists, Boston is 19th in the league at 26.2 per game.

Boston’s defense has been playing well, ranking 5th in the NBA with 110.4 points allowed per game. In the terms of takeaways, Celtics are causing 11.8 turnovers per game, ranking 5th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 2nd in rejections, averaging 6.5 blocked shots each game.