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76ers vs. Celtics Betting Picks - Free NBA Best Bets, Odds, Predictions for 5/5/2023

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Free NBA betting picks, odds, and predictions for the 76ers vs. Celtics on 5/5/2023. Our best bets and top NBA picks for money lines, over/unders, and more.

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Today's Betting Overview - Celtics @ 76ers

The Celtics take on the 76ers on Friday, May 5th at Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia. RotoBaller provides free handicapping picks and odds for all NBA games throughout the 2022-2023 season.

  • Matchup: Boston Celtics (57-25) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (54-28)
  • Date: Friday, May 5th
  • Time: 7:30 PM ET
  • Venue: Wells Fargo Center

 

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Boston Celtics - NBA Betting Analysis

The Celtics enter today's game looking to build some momentum after a 121-87 win over the 76ers. Jaylen Brown and his 25 led the way for the Celtics. Not only did Boston win the game, but they also covered the spread as 8.0-point favorites.

With the win, the team has moved to 57-25, placing them 2nd in the Eastern Conference. So far this season, they have gone 32-9 at home and 25-16 on the road. This season, Boston's ATS record sits at 49-39.

Through 90 games, the Celtics have put together one of the top-scoring offenses (2nd) at 117.9 points per game. Not only that, but they enter today's game averaging 122 points per game over their last five games. Throughout the season, the Celtics have been one of the top three-point shooting teams in the league, hitting 37.7% of their looks from deep (1st). Their three-point shooting efficiency has made up for them ranking just 19th in pace at 99.3 possessions per game. So far, their overall field goal percentage is 1st at 47.5%.

This season, the Celtics have allowed an average of 104.5 points per game, good for 5th in the league. In terms of three-point shooting, opponents have knocked down 33.9% of their looks from beyond the arc (4th) and 43.5% of their overall field goal attempts. Boston's overall defensive numbers have been good despite the unit's struggles on the glass, sitting just 26th in defensive rebounds per game. The Celtics are also a below-average group in forced turnovers, at just 12.7 per game.

 

Philadelphia 76ers - NBA Betting Analysis

In Philadelphia's most recent game, Tobias Harris led the team in scoring with 16 points, but the 76ers fell to the Celtics by a score of 121-87 to the Celtics. Going into the game, oddsmakers had Philadelphia as the 8.0-point underdog, resulting in an ATS loss for the team.

Now, the 76ers' overall record sits at 54-28, placing them 3rd in the Eastern Conference. The team's current record at home is 29-12 and 25-16 on the road. This season, Philadelphia's ATS record sits at 52-35.

The 76ers' offense has had difficulties scoring throughout the season, ranked 21st with an average of 115.2 points per game. To make matters worse, they have seen a drop in production lately, averaging just 100 points per contest over their last five games. This season, the 76ers are ranked 39th in terms of pace with an average of 97.1 possessions per game. In terms of three-point shooting, they are one of the more efficient teams in the league (1st) with a percentage of 37.7%. Their overall field goal percentage of 47.5% places them 1st in the NBA.

This season, Philadelphia has put together a strong defensive unit, allowing just 104.5 points per game (5th). But despite their strong overall numbers, they have been vulnerable on the glass, sitting just 26th in defensive rebounds per game. Yet, the 76ers have been excellent at forcing turnovers, averaging 12.8 per game, placing them 3rd in the NBA. For the season, they have allowed teams to hit 33.9% of their three-point shots and 43.5% of their overall shots from the field.

 

Today's NBA Betting Pick - Celtics vs. 76ers

Today's matchup will be the 6th game of the season between the Celtics and 76ers. So far, the Celtics have the leg up in the series 4-2. The most recent game between the teams resulted in both a straight-up and ATS win for the Celtics (121-87). Their combined 208 points fell below the over/under line of 216.0.

In the Celtics' previous five games as the favorite, they have a straight-up record of 3-2 while going 3-2 against the spread. In their last three road contests, they are 2-1 ATS and 2-1 straight up. Their previous ten games have an over/under mark of 6-4 with an average of 234 points per contest.

Across Philadelphia's last five games at home, they have an ATS mark of 4-1 while going 4-1 straight-up. As the underdog, the 76ers are 2-1 straight up on an average scoring differential of 0 points per game. This has led to an ATS mark of 3-0. Their previous ten games have ended in an average of 222 points per game and an over/under mark of 5-5.

Recommended ATS Betting Pick: BOS -2

Recommended OU Betting Pick: Under 214.5



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