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

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Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics Spread, Line, Odds, Predictions, Picks and Betting Preview for NBA Basketball Game on 05/03

Date: 05/03/2023
Time: 08:00 PM
Venue: TD Garden
 

Get ready, folks, because the Boston Celtics are still the odds-on favorite in this series at -148 as they gear up for game number two tonight against the Philadelphia 76ers. With an 8-point spread in favor of Boston, all eyes are on Joel Embiid, who just won his first NBA MVP. The question on everyone’s mind is whether the new MVP will be on the floor tonight after missing game number one.

The Sixers managed to defy expectations in Game 1, avoiding a blowout despite Embiid’s absence. The Celtics have been playing with their food throughout the playoffs, but they remain the favorites to come out of the East at -105. Still, their performance hasn’t inspired a great deal of confidence.

Shams Charania revealed that Joel Embiid announced to his team, “I’m back,” early this afternoon and is on track to return tonight, barring any setbacks. This development adds an interesting twist to the showdown between the Celtics and the 76ers, but the line is still fairly substantial.

James Harden’s unlikely 45 points in the previous game isn’t expected to happen again, but the Celtics will need more from their role players to secure a victory. While Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown scored 39 and 23 points, respectively, in Game 1, the team can’t solely rely on them. They’ll need help from Marcus Smart, Derrick White, Al Horford, and Robert Williams.

 

Betting Odds @ FanDuel

    Spread Total Moneyline
Philadelphia 76ers  Open +8.5   -110   O 217.5   -110   +300  
 Current +8   -110   217   -110   +300  
Boston Celtics  Open -8.5   -110   U 217.5   -110   -375  
 Current -8   -110   217   -110   -375  

Projected Lineups:

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  Paul Reed   4.2 Points, 3.8 Rebounds, 0.4 Assists

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. SG  Derrick White   12.4 Points, 3.6 Rebounds, 3.9 Assists
4. PG  Marcus Smart   11.5 Points, 3.1 Rebounds, 6.3 Assists
5. C  Al Horford   9.8 Points, 6.2 Rebounds, 3.0 Assists
6. SG  Malcolm Brogdon   14.9 Points, 4.2 Rebounds, 3.7 Assists

Last 5 Against The Spread:

Philadelphia 76ers

DATE OPP SPREAD TOTAL SCORE
Mon, May 01 BOS +10.5 214.5 119-115
Sat, Apr 22 BKN -2.0 210.0 96-88
Thu, Apr 20 BKN -4.5 209.5 102-97
Mon, Apr 17 BKN -10.0 211.0 96-84
Sat, Apr 15 BKN -8.5 213.5 121-101

Boston Celtics

DATE OPP SPREAD TOTAL SCORE
Mon, May 01 PHI -10.5 214.5 119-115
Thu, Apr 27 ATL -7.0 230.5 128-120
Tue, Apr 25 ATL -13.5 231.0 119-117
Sun, Apr 23 ATL -7.5 231.0 129-121
Fri, Apr 21 ATL -5.5 229.0 130-122

Betting Insights:

Boston Celtics

  • 3-2 (.600) against the spread at home as a favorite in their last five games across the regular season and playoffs in 2022/2023
  • 32-11 (.744) at home as a favorite in 2022/2023

Philadelphia 76ers

  • 4-1 (.800) against the spread on the road as an underdog in their last five games across the regular season and playoffs in 2022/2023
  • 3-2 (.600) on the road as an underdog in their last five games across the regular season and playoffs in 2022/2023

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