Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers: Eastern Conference Showdown
The 2019 NBA basketball betting season continues this Tuesday night with an intriguing Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers contest. The Celtics have lost two in a row and could use a rebound this Tuesday night. The 76ers on the other hand, have won their last two consecutively and will be vying to pick up a conference win against their divisional rivals. So which side should players learning how to bet on sports take this Tuesday night? Let’s take a look at the NBA sportsbook odds to find out.
Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers – Tuesday, February 12th
When: 8:00 pm ET
Where: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
TV: TNT
Stream: Drama on TNT, NBA League Pass
NBA Basketball Betting Odds:
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celtics | +6½ (-110) | 225 (-110) | +225 |  |
| 76ers | -6½ (-110) | 225 (-110) | -265 | |
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After a tough last two games, the team is working on getting back on the same page and just having fun again. pic.twitter.com/3AP2bRNz83
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) February 11, 2019
Boston Celtics
The Celtics enter this evening’s matchup sporting a 35-21 record that ranks them 3rd in the Atlantic Division. And in the Western Conference, Boston currently ranks 5th overall. Since they’re 7 games behind the conference leading Milwaukee Bucks, the Celtics still have some strides to make in the playoff race. Fortunately they have an 8 ½ game lead over the 8th seeded Detroit Pistons, so their postseason berth isn’t exactly under fire. However, as previously mentioned, Boston enters this contest riding a two game losing streak. So will they be able to bounce back this Tuesday night? Well this evening’s NBA basketball betting odds are pegging Philly as the favorite. But since Boston is 8-2 in their last 10 versus Philly, there’s plenty of reasons to back Boston. Granted, Kyrie Irving is listed as day-to-day so that’s something to wait out on before betting on this matchup.
Players to Watch: Kyrie Irving (23.6 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 6.9 apg), Jayson Tatum (16.4 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 1.9 apg), and Marcus Morris (14.6 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 1.4 apg).
Philadelphia 76ers
The 76ers enter this Eastern Conference pairing sporting a 36-20 record that pegs them as the 2nd best team in the Atlantic Division. In the Eastern Conference, Philly ranks 4th overall and has a 1 game lead over tonight’s opponent. With that in mind, it’s clear that this Tuesday night contest should have special importance for Philly. So which team gets the statistical edge this evening? All in all things are pretty even. The 76ers come in with the better offense since Boston ranks 12th in scoring while Philly ranks 3rd in the NBA. However, Philly also ranks 20th in defense while the Celtics come in with the 5th best defense in the league. No doubt Philly is hoping their home court advantage can neutralize that defensive edge.
Players to Watch: Joel Embiid (27.4 ppg, 13.5 rpg, 3.5 apg), Jimmy Butler (18.9 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 3.8 apg), and JJ Redick (18.7 ppg, 2.2 rpg, 2.8 apg).
Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers Betting Predictions
Trends
- Boston is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
- Boston is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
- The TOTAL has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston’s last 5 games on the road
- The TOTAL has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games
- Philadelphia is 3-20 SU in its last 23 games when playing Boston
- Philadelphia is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Boston
Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers Betting Picks
So which side should mobile betting fans take in this Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers matchup? All things considered, Boston is a decent sleeper pick this evening. The odds are heavily favoring Philly here and while Boston is in a bit of a rut, they can certainly pick up the rebound against the 76ers. They’ve gotten the best of them in their last 3 meetings and should be able to do so despite playing on the road. Sign up today to make your online betting prediction!
Score Prediction: 130-128 Boston.
