Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers 5/11/2023 – The Boston Celtics will be meeting the Philadelphia 76ers for Game 6 of the NBA East Semifinals at the Wells Fargo Center on Thursday evening. The Boston Celtics are 57-25 in this season and are placed second in the Eastern Conference. The Philadelphia 76ers are in the third position of the conference with an overall 54-28 on the scoreboard. The 76ers are hoping to win here and build on their winning streak. But, the Boston Celtics are predicted to win this matchup according to the latest NBA betting odds.
When: | Thursday, May 11, 7:30 PM ET |
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Where: | Wells Fargo Center Philadelphia, PA |
TV: | ESPN |
Stream: | NBA League Pass |
The All-NBJays have solidified their case as the best duo in the league.https://t.co/ptoEKSZXcx
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) May 11, 2023
Boston Celtics Betting
The Boston Celtics are currently riding a two-game losing streak against the Philadelphia 76ers, losing their last game with a final score of 115-103. The Celtics are scoring an average of 118.08 points in each game with a field goal percentage of 47.84 percent. The Boston offense in this hockey season is being led by Jayson Tatum who is putting up an average of 30.1 points in each game, while Marcus Smart is adding 6.3 helpers per matchup. On defense, the Celtics are allowing opponents to score an average of 111.47 points in every game played.
Best duo in the league confirmed.
Jayson Tatum – First Team All-NBA
Jaylen Brown – Second Team All-NBAThey're the first set of Celtics teammates to make All-NBA in the same season since Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce in 2008. pic.twitter.com/fJEpWUnR93
— Taylor Snow (@taylorcsnow) May 10, 2023
Players to watch: Jayson Tatum SF 11 GP 11 GS 39 MIN 26.9 PTS 1.5 OR 9.1 DR 10.5 REB 5.1 AST 0.9 STL 1.3 BLK 2.4 TO 2.1 PF 2.2 AST/TO, Jaylen Brown SG 11 GP 11 GS 37.4 MIN 25.3 PTS 1 OR 4.2 DR 5.2 REB 3.5 AST 1 STL 0.4 BLK 3.1 TO 3 PF 1.1 AST/TO, Marcus Smart PG 11 GP 11 GS 32.5 MIN 16.1 PTS 1.3 OR 2.6 DR 3.9 REB 5 AST 1.2 STL 0.3 BLK 2.2 TO 1.9 PF 2.3 AST/TO
Philadelphia 76ers Betting
The Philadelphia 76ers have won three games out of their last five played, and are here after winning two games in a row. The 76ers are scoring an average of 114.30 points in each game with a field goal percentage of 48.34 percent. The Philadelphia offense in this season is being headed by Joel Embiid who is scoring an average of 33.1 points in each game, while James Harden is assisting 10.7 times per matchup. Defense-wise, the 76ers are allowing their opponents to score an average of 110.32 points in each game played.
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) May 11, 2023
Players to watch: Joel Embiid C 7 GP 7 GS 36.7 MIN 24.6 PTS 2.1 OR 7.9 DR 10 REB 3.1 AST 0.7 STL 2.9 BLK 3.9 TO 3 PF 0.8 AST/TO, James Harden SG 9 GP 9 GS 38.1 MIN 22.3 PTS 0.3 OR 5.8 DR 6.1 REB 8.3 AST 1.7 STL 0.2 BLK 2.8 TO 2.7 PF 3 AST/TO, Tyrese Maxey PG 9 GP 9 GS 37.9 MIN 20.3 PTS 1 OR 4 DR 5 REB 2 AST 1.3 STL 0.6 BLK 0.8 TO 2.7 PF 2.6 AST/TO
Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Numbers
Trends
Boston Celtics
Boston are 10-5 ATS in their last 15 games.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Boston’s last 9 games.
Boston are 13-7 SU in their last 20 games.
Celtics are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games against Philadelphia.
Boston are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games against Philadelphia.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston’s last 5 games on the road.
Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games.
Philadelphia are 9-2 SU in their last 11 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games against Boston.
Philadelphia are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games at home.
Philadelphia are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing at home against Boston.
Injuries
Boston Celtics
Danilo Gallinari SF Is out indefinitely, ACL
Philadelphia 76ers
Joel Embiid C Is probable Thursday vs Boston, Knee
45-36-1 | Against the Spread | 48-34-0 |
43-38-1 | Straight Up | 43-38-1 |
117 | Points per Game | 115 |
– | Points Allowed per Game | – |
47.5 | Offensive FG% | 48.7 |
81.2 | Offensive FT% | 83.5 |
37.7 | Offensive 3PT% | 38.7 |
46.3 | Defensive FG% | 47.3 |
76.9 | Defensive FT% | 78.1 |
34.5 | Defensive 3PT% | 34.8 |
Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Picks
The Philadelphia 76ers, need to amplify their scoring if they want to make a mark in this game. But, the Celtics are ready to shed their losing spell and even out this series. The Boston Celtics will be winning this game as per the best NBA online betting experts. Sign up today to make your NBA betting prediction!
Moneyline: -123 is the ML set for the Celtics in this game and the ML set for the 76ers is –+103.
Spread: A spread of -2 (-110) is out for Celtics and a spread of +2 (-110) is out for 76ers.
TOTALs: 214 o (-110) will go over for the Celtics and the same will go under for the 76ers.
Score Prediction: 109-102 Celtics win.