Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers Spread, Line, Odds, Predictions, Picks and Betting Preview

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Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers Spread, Line, Odds, Predictions, Picks and Betting Preview for NBA Basketball Game on 05/11
In the upcoming NBA face-off, the Boston Celtics are a 2.5-point favorite over the Philadelphia 76ers with a total line of 212.5. Boston’s star, Jayson Tatum, had an astonishing performance against the Milwaukee Bucks last year in the semifinals, scoring 46 points, which many regard as the best game of his career. However, Boston doesn’t need such a standout performance from Tatum to beat the Sixers, even though they are trailing 3-2 in the series.
The Celts have shown themselves to be a somewhat inconsistent team, with their sloppy performance raising questions about their reliability in this series. As the game approaches, doubts about their ability to win Game 6 and force another game are growing. Despite this, Boston, with its superior potential, should win this game, although the level of certainty has been wavering due to their unpredictable performance and the fact that Philadelphia is back home.
Boston has several question marks, making it difficult to place unwavering confidence in them. They have talented players, but their coach’s questionable decisions and Tatum’s wavering performance are concerning. Moreover, Jaylen Brown is a wildcard, and there’s no telling how he might perform.
On the other hand, the Philadelphia 76ers showed their strength in Game 5, and the atmosphere in Philadelphia tonight will be electric. However, they’ve struggled to close out teams in big moments in the past. While this game is crucial for the Sixers to avoid a Game 7 back in Boston, there’s no guarantee they will utilize Joel Embiid effectively.
All in all, the Boston Celtics seem to have more pressure on them due to their inconsistent performance and internal issues. Conversely, the Sixers, despite their past struggles, seem more galvanized and focused, increasing their chances of winning. However, betting on this game should be done with caution due to the unpredictability of both teams’ performance.
Betting Odds @ FanDuel
Spread | Total | Moneyline | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Boston Celtics | Open | -1.5 | -108 | O 214.5 | -110 | -118 |
Current | -2.5 | -110 | 212.5 | -110 | -138 | |
Philadelphia 76ers | Open | +1.5 | -112 | U 214.5 | -110 | +100 |
Current | +2.5 | -110 | 212.5 | -110 | +118 |
Projected Lineups:
Boston Celtics
1. | SF | Jayson Tatum | 30.1 Points, 8.8 Rebounds, 4.6 Assists |
2. | SG | Jaylen Brown | 26.6 Points, 6.9 Rebounds, 3.5 Assists |
3. | PG | Marcus Smart | 11.5 Points, 3.1 Rebounds, 6.3 Assists |
4. | SG | Malcolm Brogdon | 14.9 Points, 4.2 Rebounds, 3.7 Assists |
5. | SG | Derrick White | 12.4 Points, 3.6 Rebounds, 3.9 Assists |
6. | C | Al Horford | 9.8 Points, 6.2 Rebounds, 3.0 Assists |
Philadelphia 76ers
1. | C | Joel Embiid | 33.1 Points, 10.2 Rebounds, 4.2 Assists |
2. | SG | James Harden | 21.0 Points, 6.1 Rebounds, 10.7 Assists |
3. | PG | Tyrese Maxey | 20.3 Points, 2.9 Rebounds, 3.5 Assists |
4. | SF | Tobias Harris | 14.7 Points, 5.7 Rebounds, 2.5 Assists |
5. | SG | DeAnthony Melton | 10.1 Points, 4.1 Rebounds, 2.6 Assists |
6. | PF | P.J. Tucker | 3.5 Points, 3.9 Rebounds, 0.8 Assists |
Last 5 Against The Spread:
Boston Celtics
DATE | OPP | SPREAD | TOTAL | SCORE |
---|---|---|---|---|
Tue, May 09 | PHI | -8.0 | 213.5 | 115-103 |
Sun, May 07 | PHI | -1.0 | 213.5 | 116-115 |
Fri, May 05 | PHI | -2.0 | 213.5 | 114-102 |
Wed, May 03 | PHI | -8.0 | 216.0 | 121-87 |
Mon, May 01 | PHI | -10.5 | 214.5 | 119-115 |
Philadelphia 76ers
DATE | OPP | SPREAD | TOTAL | SCORE |
---|---|---|---|---|
Tue, May 09 | BOS | +8.0 | 213.5 | 115-103 |
Sun, May 07 | BOS | +1.0 | 213.5 | 116-115 |
Fri, May 05 | BOS | +2.0 | 213.5 | 114-102 |
Wed, May 03 | BOS | +8.0 | 216.0 | 121-87 |
Mon, May 01 | BOS | +10.5 | 214.5 | 119-115 |
Betting Insights:
Philadelphia 76ers
- 3-2 (.600) against the spread at home as an underdog in their last five games across the regular season and playoffs in 2022/2023
- 2-3 (.400) at home as an underdog in their last five games across the regular season and playoffs in 2022/2023
Boston Celtics
- 3-2 (.600) against the spread on the road as a favorite in their last five games across the regular season and playoffs in 2022/2023
- 25-13 (.658) on the road as a favorite in 2022/2023
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