The Boston Celtics (34-15) travel to face off against the Philadelphia 76ers (19-28) on Sunday, February 2nd. This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia and televised on ESPN. The Celtics are coming off a win in their previous game, while the 76ers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the 76ers. Tip-off is set for 6:00 ET.
Celtics vs 76ers
The Celtics Are Coming Off A Win
Boston improved to 34-15 with a 118-116 win over the Pelicans on Friday. Despite being -12 point favorites, the Celtics didn’t cover the spread, as the game was closer than expected. The total score of 234 points narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 231.
After a 34-31 deficit in the 1st quarter, Boston took control by outscoring New Orleans 28-19 in the 2nd. They entered the 4th quarter with a 91-86 lead but were outscored 30-27 in the final period.
The 76ers Are Coming Off A Win
The 76ers fell to 19-28 on the season after a 137-134 loss to the Nuggets on Friday. Despite being +9.5 point underdogs, Philadelphia kept the game close at home. The total score of 271 points went well over the pre-game line of 235.
Philadelphia stayed competitive throughout, trailing 38-36 after the 1st quarter and 35-33 after the 2nd. They edged Denver 31-30 in the 3rd, but both teams scored 34 points in the 4th, leaving the 76ers just short of a comeback.
Celtics Offense Breakdown
Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum led the Celtics to a 118-116 win over the Pelicans, with Brown scoring 28 points and Tatum adding 27 points and 10 assists. Brown shot 61.1% from the field and hit 3 threes at 50%, while Tatum connected on 4 threes at 40%.
Boston made 16 threes at 39% and shot 50% overall. Brown scored 13 points in the 3rd quarter, while Kristaps Porzingis and Luke Kornet each added 7 points in the 4th.
76ers Offense Breakdown
In Friday’s 137-134 loss to the Nuggets, the 76ers shot 55.6% from the field and hit 21 threes at a 52.5% clip. Tyrese Maxey led the way with 42 points, connecting on 6 threes at 54.5%, while Guerschon Yabusele added 28 points, shooting 70.6% from the field and 57.1% from deep.
Maxey scored 16 points in the 3rd quarter and 12 more in the 4th. Kelly Oubre contributed 14 of his 27 points in the 2nd quarter, and Yabusele added 10 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters.
Celtics Team Defense
Despite allowing 116 points, the Celtics managed to secure a win against the Pelicans. Boston’s defense was particularly strong in the 2nd quarter, where they gave up just 19 points, but they struggled in the 1st and 3rd quarters, allowing 34 and 33 points, respectively. The Pelicans shot 48% from the field.
Boston’s defense allowed 15 three-pointers on 40% shooting. The Celtics sent the Pelicans to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 13. Boston finished with 12 steals and 7 blocks.
76ers Team Defense
Despite giving up 116 points, the Celtics’ defense held strong in the 2nd quarter, allowing just 19 points, which helped them secure the win over the Pelicans. Boston sent New Orleans to the line 19 times, where they made 13 free throws.
From beyond the arc, the Pelicans hit 15 threes at a 40% clip. The Celtics grabbed 30 defensive rebounds while allowing 10 offensive boards. They also contributed 12 steals and 7 blocks.
Celtics vs 76ers Trends
- In their last five games away from home, the Celtics have a straight up record of 4-1 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 115 points per game in these contests.
- Through their last three home contests, the 76ers offense has averaged 109 points per game while allowing an average of 121. Philadelphia posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the 76ers have a straight up record of 4-6. But, their mark vs the spread was just 5-4-1.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Boston has an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 6-4 straight up.
Celtics vs 76ers Prediction
We’re calling a win for the Celtics, with a final score of 137-97, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Celtics at -11.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 222.5, and our model projects the Celtics and 76ers to reach a combined total of 234 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
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Last updated:February 2, 2025 76ers, Celtics