Tuesday’s game between the Philadelphia 76ers (33-24) and the Boston Celtics (45-12) is set to tip off from TD Garden at 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s examine the lines at BetMGM Sportsbook for the 76ers vs. Celtics game and provide our professional NBA predictions and picks.
Philadelphia was a 4.5-point home underdog against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday and fell 119-98, failing to cover the spread. G Five Philly players scored in double figures, led by Tyrese Maxey, who finished with a team-high 24 points. In the defeat, the Sixers made 37.1% of their field goals and 34.8% of their three-pointers.
After defeating the New York Knicks 116-102 on Saturday and covering as a 6-point away favourite, Boston has now won eight straight games. Six players from Boston, including all five starters, scored in double figures, led by G Jaylen Brown, who finished with a team-high 30 points. The Celtics’ field goal percentage was 56.8%.
While Philly has struggled recently, it has covered the spread in 3 of its last 6 games and in 3 straight road games. It has also covered the spread in 2 of its last 3 as an underdog. Boston has failed to cover the spread in 4 of its last 7 overall and is 2-3 ATS in its last 5 games as a double-digit favorite. It is just 2-4 ATS in its last 6 home games.
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