76ers vs Celtics Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Dec. 25

  • The Celtics are -8.5 favorites vs. the 76ers
  • Total (Over/Under): 221.5 points
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The Philadelphia 76ers visit TD Garden to take on the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:00pm EST in Boston, MA.

The Celtics are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-110).

The 76ers vs Celtics Over/Under is 223.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the 76ers are 10-17 against the spread, while the Celtics are 11-18 against the spread.


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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Philadelphia 76ers+76 -110O 223.5 -115+333
Boston Celtics -9.5 -110U 223.5 -105-450

Celtics vs 76ers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Wednesday‘s game with 80.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both 76ers and Celtics.

Celtics vs 76ers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the 76ers will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 67.6% confidence.


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  • The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 36 away games (+19.90 Units / 46% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have covered the 1Q Spread in 28 of their last 36 away games (+18.80 Units / 45% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 52 of their last 85 games (+17.69 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 40 of their last 62 games (+17.30 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 47 of their last 74 games (+17.30 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 59 of their last 78 games (+23.07 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 62 of their last 100 games (+20.90 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 61 of their last 92 games (+13.22 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 14 of their last 16 games (+11.70 Units / 64% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 54 of their last 78 games (+11.70 Units / 6% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the 76ers have gone 10-17 (-8.7 Units / -29.34% ROI).

  • 10-17 against the Moneyline (-9.15 Units / -23.08% ROI)
  • 12-13 against the Over for game total points (-2.3 Units / -7.74% ROI)
  • 13-12 against the Under for game total points (-0.2 Units / -0.67% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 11-18 (-8.8 Units / -27.59% ROI).

  • 22-7 against the Moneyline (-13.75 Units / -7.54% ROI)
  • 12-17 against the Over for game total points (-6.7 Units / -21% ROI)
  • 17-12 against the Under for game total points (+3.8 Units / 11.91% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 65 games (-39.72 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 36 of their last 100 games (-35.10 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Moneyline in 45 of their last 59 games (-28.35 Units / -8% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only covered the 4Q Spread in 22 of their last 65 games (-26.00 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Team Total Over in 23 of their last 58 games (-16.63 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 85 games (-29.52 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 80 games (-28.85 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 25 of their last 72 games (-27.27 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the Team Total Over in 34 of their last 87 games (-25.00 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 72 games (-22.29 Units / -27% ROI)

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

The 76ers are 1-13 (.071) when allowing 110 or more points this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .337

The 76ers were 38-11 (.776) when scoring 110 or more points last season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .659

The 76ers are 3-9 (.250) when allowing 15 or more second chance points this season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

The 76ers are 1-9 (.100) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three this season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .276

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

The Celtics are 46-10 (.821) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .585

The Celtics are 29-5 (.853) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .612

The Celtics are 43-2 (.956) when shooting 40% or better from three since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .693

The Celtics were 15-1 (.938) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .466

Philadelphia 76ers Offensive Stats & Trends

The 76ers have averaged 21.6 assists per game (583 assists/27 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 26.2

The 76ers averaged 12.0 turnovers per game (984 turnovers/82 games) last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

The 76ers have averaged 9.9 assists per game (268 assists/27 games) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.5

The 76ers have averaged 52.0 points per game (1,404 points/27 games) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 56.1

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have made 17.7 three-pointers per game at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.2

The Celtics have made 18.3 three-pointers per game this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.5

The Celtics have made 16.2 three-pointers per game on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

The Celtics made 16.5 three-pointers per game last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

Philadelphia 76ers Defensive Stats & Trends

The 76ers have averaged 32.3 defensive rebounds per game (872 rebounds/27 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.5

The 76ers averaged 8.5 steals per game (694 steals/82 games) last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The 76ers averaged 34.0 defensive rebounds per game (2,785 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The 76ers have averaged 8.7 steals per game (950 steals/109 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.7

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics averaged 6.6 blocks per game (538 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Celtics have allowed an average of 1.18 points per shot (6,077 points/5,157 shots) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.27

The Celtics averaged 37.9 defensive rebounds per game (3,109 rebounds/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics have averaged 6.7 steals per game (376 steals/56 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.7


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