The Boston Celtics are heading to Philly to take on the 76ers in this Eastern Conference Showdown! The Celtics are currently on a three-game winning streak. In their last game, they defeated the San Antonio Spurs 116-103. On the flip side, the 76ers are a team that is in dire need of a win. They are on a five-game losing streak. They lost their last game against the Brooklyn Nets 100-96. This should be an interesting matchup between two teams that have had bad blood between them the past few seasons. Let’s dive into this game and cook up a winning slip!
Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Boston Celtics | -8 (-110) | Over 224.5 (-112) | -340 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | +8 (-110) | Under 224.5 (-108) | +270 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers Match Details
- Fixture: Boston Celtics @ Philadelphia 76ers
- Date and Time: February 20th, 2025 @ 7 PM EST
Key Stats
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are coming off a double-digit win against the San Antonio Spurs, 116-103. Jason Tatum dominated in the win with 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 7 assists. Kristaps Porzingis was great in the win as well. He finished the game with 29 points and 6 rebounds on 10/16 shooting, 62.5 %, from the floor. Derrick White stepped up in the absence of Jaylen Brown and Jrue Holiday with 19 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 assists. Boston currently sits in 2nd place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 39-16.
Defensively, this is one of the best teams in the NBA. They are currently ranked 4th in points allowed per game, 2nd in opponent field goal %, 5th in opponent 3-point field goal %, 5th in blocks per game, 28th in steals per game, and 9th in rebounds per game. When you look at injuries for this game, there are a few to keep in mind. Jrue Holiday is the only player listed as questionable with a shoulder injury that has kept him sidelined for the past four games. Over their last ten games, Boston has a record of 8-2, including 6-4 against the spread.
Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers are coming off a four-point loss against the Brooklyn Nets, 100-96, and are on a five-game losing streak. Quentin Grimes was awesome despite no Joel Embiid or Tyrese Maxey. He finished the game with 30 points and 9 rebounds. Kelly Oubre Jr. also pitched in a 30-point performance. Paul George was awful, only scoring 2 points and shooting 1/7 in the loss. This team has been hobbled with injury all season long. They currently hold a 20-34 record which has Philly sitting in 11th place in the Eastern Conference.
Defensively, this team is one of the worst in the NBA. They are currently ranked 14th in points allowed per game, 30th in opponent field goal %, 23rd in opponent 3-point field goal %, 28th in blocks per game, 4th in steals per game, and 30th in rebounds per game. In terms of injuries, Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid are listed as questionable for this game. It seems like every game, Embiid is on the injury report. Over their last ten games, the 76ers have a record of 3-7, including a record of 4-6 against the spread in that stretch.
Prediction
The Boston Celtics are going to beat the brakes off the Philadelphia 76ers in this game and cover the 8-point spread. This isn’t rocket science. The Celtics are the hotter and healthier team in this matchup. Despite these two teams splitting the previous two games, with the home team winning both games, the Celtics are one of the best teams in the NBA and the 76ers are one of the more underwhelming teams this season. It seems like one of their three “stars” is always out. If Maxey or Embiid misses this game, it could get out of hand in a hurry. The Boston Celtics cruise to a double-digit win in this game.
Final Pick
Boston Celtics -8 (-110)
