76ers vs Celtics Prediction and Odds: The host team Boston Celtics is predicted to their upcoming game against the 76ers.
The Philadelphia 76ers are set to meet the best-performing team this season, the Boston Celtics on Friday. Added to it, the 76ers will be traveling to TD Garden to face the challenge of the Boston Celtics who have maintained a clean slate at home this season.
Kelly Oubre, Jr. could make his return to the lineup Friday. Oubre has been out since November 11 and had missed multiple games including the last game against the New Orleans Pelicans which the 76ers went down by 114-124 points. Kelly Oubre did participate in the practice Tuesday but was absent in the last game.
For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum has been leading from the front and will be a key player to watch out for when they host the 76ers on Friday. Tatum has so far put up 27.7 points, 8.8 boards and 4.1 assists per game.
Going the game it will be the Boston Celtics (14-4) will be starting as favorites against the Philadelphia 76ers (12-6).
76ers vs Celtics Prediction and Odds: Home-Away Stats
- Home Team: Boston Celtics
- Away Team: Philadelphia 76ers
Boston Celtics has so far been outstanding in hosting the teams at home. They are yet to be defeated at home this season. The Celtics have had 8 wins at home as of now and the latest win came against the likes of Chicago Bulls.
In their last 5 home games, the Boston Celtics defeated the likes of the Chicago Bulls, Atlanta Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors.
In their last five home games:
- The Celtics have scored an average of 117.4 points per game.
- On the contrary, the Celtics have conceded 101.6 points per game.
- Number of games that ended with a difference of 3 points or less: 1
- Number of games that ended with a difference of 4-10 points: 1
Philadelphia 76ers on the other hand have won 5 of the 8 away games this season. They lost their last away game against the New Orleans Pelicans.
In the 5 away games, the 76ers won 3 and lost 2. They won against the likes of Oklahoma City Thunder, Brooklyn Nets, and Atlanta Hawks.
In their last 5 away games:
- The 76ers have scored an average of 117.4 points per game.
- On the contrary, the 76ers have conceded 114.8 points per game.
- Number of games that ended with a difference of 3 points or less: 1
- Number of games that ended with a difference of 4-10 points: 2
76ers vs Celtics Prediction and Odds: Defense-Offense
Offense
- The Boston Celtics are averaging 120.6 points per game, demonstrating an effective shooting performance with a 46.6% field goal conversion rate, a 36.4% success rate from beyond the three-point line, and an 80.9% accuracy in free-throw shooting. With an offensive rating of 117.9, the Celtics are the best offensive side in the league currently.
- The Philadelphia 76ers have maintained an average of 120.4 points per game. They have showcased a 48.4% shooting efficiency from the field and a 37.0% accuracy from three-point range. Presently, their free throw success rate is at 86.3%. In terms of offensive performance, the 76ers currently hold the 4th position in the league with an Adjusted Offensive Rating of 116.7.
Defense
- The Boston Celtics’ defense permitted an average of 108.4 points per game to opposing teams, with rivals achieving a 44.1% success rate in field goals and a 33.9% accuracy from beyond the three-point line. Regarding rebounding, Boston averaged 44.0 rebounds per game, complemented by 6.6 steals and 4.5 blocks per game. The Celtics are positioned 2nd in defensive performance, marked by an Adjusted Defensive Rating of 108.1.
- The Philadelphia 76ers have permitted their opponents to average 112.5 points per game, with opposing teams achieving a 45.8% success rate in field goal shooting and a 35.4% accuracy from three-point range. Regarding rebounding, Philadelphia has an average of 41.3 rebounds per game, along with averages of 7.2 steals and 6.7 blocks per game. Defensively, the 76ers are ranked 7th in the league with an Adjusted Defensive Rating of 111.6.
76ers vs Celtics Prediction and Odds: Players to Watch Out
Celtics
- Tatum puts up 27.7 points, 8.8 boards and 4.1 assists per game, making 49.4% of shots from the floor and 36.1% from downtown with 3.2 made 3-pointers per contest (eighth in NBA).
- Brown puts up 21.9 points, 5.0 boards and 3.6 assists per game, shooting 45.2% from the floor and 34.4% from beyond the arc, with 2.5 made 3-pointers per game.
- Jrue Holiday posts 12.4 points, 7.4 boards and 5.1 assists per contest, shooting 42.9% from the floor and 37.0% from downtown, with 1.7 made 3-pointers per game.
Boston Celtics
- Jayson Tatum is the Boston Celtics’ leading scorer and rebounder, averaging 27.8 points and 8.5 rebounds per game. He is also a solid passer and defender, averaging 4.5 assists and 1.2 steals per game.
- Marcus Smart is the Celtics’ starting point guard and one of their best defenders. He is averaging 12.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, 5.9 assists, and 1.7 steals per game.
- Jaylen Brown is the Celtics’ second-leading scorer, averaging 23.6 points per game. He is also a good rebounder and passer, averaging 6.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.
76ers vs Celtics Head-to-head
The Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics have a long and storied rivalry, with the two teams having met 581 times in the regular season and playoffs. The Celtics hold the all-time edge with a 334-247 record. The two teams have played 465 games in the regular season with 197 victories for the 76ers and 268 for the Celtics.
In the last 5 games between the two teams, the Celtics have won 3 games while the 76ers won 2 games. The last game between the two teams ended in 117-107 points win for the Celtics.
76ers vs Celtics Winner Prediction
- Home Advantage:Â Celtics
- Offensive Advantage:Â Celtics
- Defensive Advantage:Â Celtics
- Overall: Celtics to win
