- The Celtics have scored more than 100 points in their first two preseason games.
- Boston has allowed more than 100 points in both their preseason games.
- Philadelphia lost its only preseason game so far.
Nick Nurse is only worried about the Philadelphia 76ers stats of players who are willing to suit up. As the 76ers’ home opener approaches, Nurse was too concerned about the status of James Harden, who is sitting out due to being unhappy over his trade demand not being met.
Philadelphia Sixers had a hard time in its first preseason game keeping up with Boston Celtics.
Celtics vs 76ers Picks
NBA Picks: Take a shot at the Celtics -2.5
Things won’t be too easy in the rematch for the 76ers. The Celtics vs 76ers odds show that Boston totally overhauled its roster in the preseason.
The Celtics added Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis to help add more offense and a bigger presence on defense. Boston is still trying to work through those changes and solidify the lineup.
Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers Odds
The Celtics vs 76ers odds show that the Celtics are -140 on the moneyline. That means anyone wanting to win $100 on the Celtics needs to be $140 dollars.
People who wager 100 on the 76ers’ moneyline would return a profit of 120 dollars. Anyone betting the spread would need to bet $110 to win $100 on either side of the ledger.
Celtics vs. 76ers Information
Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers
Location of the game: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia.
Date & Time: Wednesday, October 11. 7:00 p.m.
How to watch: NBA TV
Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers Analysis
Boston Has Been Taking it Easy
The Boston Celtics roster took a break against the New York Knicks Monday. The Celtics didn’t have many players of note took the court in a 114-107 loss. Payton Pritchard, who saw a lot of time in the preseason opener as well, led the team in scoring for the second straight game with 21.
Anyone looking at NBA stats will see the Celtics’ inexperienced lineup had a hard time making 3-pointers. Boston only shot 25 percent (12 of 48) against the Knicks. Boston did push the pace and had a lot of possession. The Celtics were able to attempt 94 shots.
Projected Lineup
- Jrue Holiday
- Jaylen Brown
- Jayson Tatum
- Al Horford
- Kristaps Porzingis
Injuries
- Derrick White and Jayson Tatum are listed as day-to-day.
76ers Adjust to Nurse
NBA odds would have shown that Philadelphia was one of the top favorites to make the NBA finals last season. But things didn’t work out for the 76ers.
Philadelphia is hoping that Nurse, who won a championship with Toronto, can get the team where it needs to go. Anyone looking at Celtics vs 76ers odds will see Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia during its first preseason game, scoring 24 points.
Tobias Harris also added 13 points and seven rebounds.
Projected Lineup
- Patrick Beverley
- Tyrese Maxey
- Tobias Harris
- P.J. Tucker
- Paul Reed
Injuries
76ers guard James Harden is on the NBA injury report and is questionable due to personal reasons. Philadelphia center Montrezl Harrell is out with a torn ACL. Joel Embiid won’t play either as a coach’s decision to rest.
Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers Pick and Prediction
NBA betting trends show that the Celtics won the first preseason meeting between the two teams. Philadelphia has had a hard time getting everyone on the court due to wanting to rest some players and other people being unavailable.
While the Celtics treated the last game as a heavy rest today, Boston may want to take another look at some starters against Philadelphia.
Keep an eye on who is going to play in this matchup, but most people making NBA picks think that taking a shot at the Celtics -2.5 is worth a flier.
- NBA Picks: Take a shot at the Celtics -2.5
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