76ers vs Celtics Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, May 14

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM May 14, 2023, 5:30 PM
  • The Celtics are -6.5 favorites vs. the 76ers
  • Total (Over/Under): 201.5 points
  • Sunday, May 14, 2023 at 3:30pm EDT
  • Watch the game on ABC

The Philadelphia 76ers visit TD Garden to take on the Boston Celtics on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 3:30pm EDT in Boston.

The Celtics are betting favorites in this NBA playoff matchup, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-115).

The 76ers vs Celtics Over/Under is 202.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the 76ers are 54-37 against the spread, while the Celtics are 52-41 against the spread.


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76ers vs. Celtics Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Philadelphia 76ers+5.5 -105O 202.5 -110+190
Boston Celtics -5.5 -115U 202.5 -110-250

Celtics vs 76ers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Sunday‘s game with 64.8% confidence.

Celtics vs 76ers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Celtics will cover the spread for Sunday‘s game with 52.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the 76ers and Celtics, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the Moneyline in 60 of their last 87 games (+28.50 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have covered the Spread in 53 of their last 87 games (+16.70 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 39 games (+14.83 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have covered the 4Q Spread in 50 of their last 82 games (+14.53 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the Team Total Over in 30 of their last 46 away games (+11.45 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 67 of their last 99 games (+31.46 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 20 games at home (+13.80 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 2Q Spread in 30 of their last 47 games at home (+12.19 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 57 of their last 98 games (+11.50 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 41 of their last 71 games (+10.45 Units / 13% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the 76ers have gone 54-37 (+13.25 Units / 13.09% ROI).

  • 61-31 against the Moneyline (+16.8 Units / 8.19% ROI)
  • 49-42 against the Over for game total points (+2.8 Units / 2.77% ROI)
  • 42-49 against the Under for game total points (-11.9 Units / -11.76% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 52-41 (+6.9 Units / 6.68% ROI).

  • 64-30 against the Moneyline (-36.25 Units / -11.31% ROI)
  • 50-43 against the Over for game total points (+2.7 Units / 2.61% ROI)
  • 43-50 against the Under for game total points (-12 Units / -11.61% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Moneyline in 43 of their last 68 games (-46.35 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 99 games (-43.67 Units / -39% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 49 of their last 93 games (-26.36 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 41 of their last 100 games (-24.57 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 20 of their last 49 games at home (-22.17 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 42 of their last 91 games (-26.40 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 41 of their last 90 games (-22.46 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 36 of their last 88 games (-18.85 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 46 away games (-18.60 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 38 of their last 87 games (-16.99 Units / -17% ROI)

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Philadelphia 76ers: Keys to the Game vs. the Boston Celtics

The 76ers are 33-9 (.786) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .538

The 76ers are 17-9 (.654) when allowing 15 or more second chance points this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .466

The 76ers are 47-31 (.603) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .458

The 76ers are 72-40 (.643) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line since the start of the 2021-22 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

Boston Celtics: Keys to the Game vs. the Philadelphia 76ers

The Celtics are 22-1 (.957) when shooting 50% or better from the field this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .733

The Celtics are 48-4 (.923) when shooting 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .724

The Celtics are 39-16 (.709) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .568

The Celtics are 40-14 (.741) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .538

Injury Report: Celtics vs. 76ersSunday‘s Game, May 14

  • Danilo Gallinari (Celtics): Gallinari is hoping to return and play at the end of the season, according to Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe.
  • Philadelphia 76ers – No Injuries Reported

Philadelphia 76ers Offensive Stats & Trends

The 76ers have a 30% free throw rate (2,952 free throw attempts/9,889 field goal attempts) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25%

The 76ers are shooting 83% from the free throw line (1,719/2,058) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 78%

The 76ers have a 29% free throw rate (5,822 free throw attempts/19,975 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2020-21 season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25%

The 76ers have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (2,711 assists/ 1,650 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (1,087 assists/ 527 TOs) on the road this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Celtics have made 16.0 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

The Celtics have made 14.9 three-pointers per game on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.2

The Celtics shot 38% from three (972/2,594) in the 2020-21 season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

Philadelphia 76ers Defensive Stats & Trends

The 76ers have averaged 34.4 defensive rebounds per game (2,822 rebounds/82 games) this season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The 76ers have averaged 35.1 defensive rebounds per game (5,750 rebounds/164 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.7

The 76ers have averaged 4.8 blocks per game (394 blocks/82 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.6

The 76ers have blocked 824 shots since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th most among NBA teams

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have averaged 38.0 defensive rebounds per game (3,112 rebounds/82 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics have averaged 7.0 steals per game (1,659 steals/236 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Celtics have averaged 6.4 steals per game (521 steals/82 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Celtics have blocked 431 shots this season — 6th most among NBA teams


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