Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers Preview, Odds, Prediction (Feb 20)
- Celtics vs. 76ers picks are available at the end of this NBA preview.
- Boston is 7-1 STRAIGHT UP in the last eight games.
- The Philadelphia 76ers have five straight losses.
Boston Celtics aren’t giving up on the No.1 seed in the NBA Eastern Conference standings. The Cavs have quite the edge, but the champs won’t back down. The 76ers look terrible, and it seems that the NBA play-in is their maximum this year.
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How to Watch
- When: Thursday, February 20, 7 pm ET
- Where: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Massachusetts
- How to Watch: TNT/truTV/Max
NBA Regular Season Odds
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | -340 | -7.5 | 224.5 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | +270 | +7.5 | 224.5 |
Game Preview
The Celtics are 8-2 in the last 10 contests, but they are still 5.5 games behind the Cavaliers, who top the East NBA standings. They’ve won the previous three meetings, limiting the rivals to 104 points the most, which was against the Knicks.
Boston Celtics are the No.5 defense in the NBA, allowing only 108.1 points per game. On the other hand, they are the sixth-best scoring team in the NBA league with 117.2 points.
The Philadelphia 76ers are 28th in scoring in the league, with 109.1 points. This is a consequence of multiple injuries this team suffered early on in the season, with both Joel Embiid and Paul George out for quite some time.
To be honest, even with them two, the Sixers aren’t particularly well. We didn’t get the impression that this team has what it takes to reach the NBA play-in tournament.
Celtics vs. 76ers Head to Head
The Sixers stunned the Celtics in Boston in the first game of the year, 118-114. After that, the NBA champions responded, winning 118-110 on the road.
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Celtics vs. 76ers Predictions
The Celtics’ spread is 7.5 points, and we believe the champs will cover that. They are ready to roll, well-rested, and have a shaky rival opposite them.
- Free NBA picks today: Celtics -7.5
