NBA Picks & Predictions: Celtics vs. 76ers (Sunday)
There's a solid slate of games in the NBA on Sunday. With five games on the schedule, there are plenty of sides and totals with value. Here is our top pick and prediction for tonight’s NBA game Celtics vs. 76ers.
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Sunday's Best NBA Picks: Celtics vs. 76ers
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Celtics vs. 76ers
The 76ers are perhaps starting to look like they've turned a corner in recent weeks. After an abysmal 15-27 straight up (SU) and 13-27-2 against the spread (ATS) record to start the season, they've rallied off a 4-1 SU and 5-0 ATS stretch. The offense has led the way for Philadelphia as they've scored 122 points per game (PPG) in this five-game stretch. Is this a sign of things to come for the 76ers or just an aberration?
The advanced stats still show the 76ers as a below-average offensive team. They don't shoot the ball particularly well, ranking 22nd in effective field goal percentage (eFG%) - 52.9%. They also don't rebound those misses either with a 24th-ranked offensive rebound rate. Defensively, Boston is a bad matchup for the 76ers. They rank in the top 10 in both eFG% and defensive rebound rate. They should force plenty of misses while not allowing second-chance attempts.
Philadelphia is playing some of their best basketball of the season. They should hit a speed bump on Sunday against an underachieving Boston team, per the betting markets with a 19-28-2 ATS record. I expect the Celtics to avenge their Christmas Day loss to the 76ers, and then some. Boston is the much better team and should blow out a hot 76ers team.
Pick: Celtics -10.5 (-110)