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One of the most awaited games of this Saturday, February 25, in the NBA will undoubtedly be the Celtics vs 76ers. The two teams will face each other in what will be a direct duel in the fight for the top of the Eastern Conference, with both teams in a great moment.
Now on the home side, the 76ers will be on a mission to avenge the two losses they suffered at the hands of the Celtics in their first two meetings of the season (the latter took place earlier this month by a score of 99-106).
Without further ado, JefeBet brings you the best analysis of the different NBA games with their respective predictions. And, as we focus on bringing you the best sports betting content, here is our Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers prediction.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers NBA Regular Season Game on February 25, 2023
- Where: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- When: Saturday, February 25, 2023, 8:30 PM ET
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Betting on the Boston Celtics
- Regular Season Record: 32-27
After a few weeks with some turbulence, the Boston Celtics seem to have returned to the level that has taken them to the top of the East, owning the best record in the NBA. They have won seven of their last eight games, during which they have been almost offensively unstoppable again.
In fact, the Celtics are fourth in the league offensively, with an average of 117.9 points scored per game and 47.5% effectiveness shooting from the field. However, that doesn’t mean they have neglected their defensive duties, as they are the seventh most effective in the NBA in that aspect with an average of 111.7 points allowed per game.
Playing on the road doesn’t seem to worry the Celtics, either, as they have an 18-10 record away from home and average 111.6 points allowed. Nonetheless, their offense does tend to have a downturn in that condition, averaging 114.1 points per game.
Betting on the Philadelphia 76ers
- Regular Season Record: 41-17
For their part, the Philadelphia 76ers went into the All-Star Game break with four wins in a row, and six in their last eight games, which has placed them third in the Eastern Conference, just 3.0 games behind the top. Thus, they know that winning this game will be essential if they want to seriously fight for that place.
Being at home could significantly help the 76ers accomplish that mission, given that they have a solid record of 23 wins and 8 losses as a home team. Plus, they have put up excellent numbers in that condition, with their defense showing great qualities by averaging 109.9 points allowed and their offense being much more productive with a total of 115.9 points scored per game.
The 76ers currently have two players on a high level: Joel Embiid and James Harden are averaging 33.1 and 21.4 points, respectively, with the latter also contributing an average of 10.8 assists per game. Besides, Tyrese Maxey has been a major help for both with 19.8 points per game.
JefeBet Prediction
That decline in their offensive production that the Celtics tend to have on the road has clearly influenced their games, as only 9 of their 28 away games so far have covered the Over.
It’s a trend that could continue here, considering how strong the 76ers have looked on defense and that the Celtics themselves have been a very solid team on their side of the court when they’ve needed it.
Therefore, we expect a match full of emotions until the end, but in which the defenses will be the main protagonists and leave us with a low-scoring game.
Prediction: Under.
