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Free NBA betting picks, odds, and predictions for the Celtics vs. 76ers on 5/9/2023. Our best bets and top NBA picks for money lines, over/unders, and more.
Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics, another article in our weekly series of free NBA betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free NBA betting breakdown article is for Tuesday, May 9th.
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Today's Betting Overview - 76ers @ Celtics
The 76ers take on the Celtics on Tuesday, May 9th at TD Garden, Boston. RotoBaller provides free handicapping picks and odds for all NBA games throughout the 2022-2023 season.
- Matchup: Philadelphia 76ers (54-28) vs. Boston Celtics (57-25)
- Date: Tuesday, May 9th
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Venue: TD Garden
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76ers & Celtics Key Injuries
76ers
- Joel Embiid (Questionable) Knee
Celtics
- Danilo Gallinari (Out) Knee
Philadelphia 76ers - NBA Betting Analysis
The 76ers enter today's game looking to build some momentum after a 116-115 win over the Celtics. James Harden and his 42 led the way for the 76ers. Philadelphia was a 1.0-point underdog heading into the game, giving them an ATS win.
With the win, the team has moved to 54-28, placing them 3rd in the Eastern Conference. So far this season, they have gone 29-12 at home and 25-16 on the road. This season, Philadelphia's ATS record sits at 53-36.
For the season, the 76ers are the 20th-ranked scoring unit in the NBA at 115.2 points per game. But looking at their previous five games, the team is in danger of falling in the rankings as they have averaged just 104 points per contest. Philadelphia's three-point shooting numbers are among the best in the NBA, as the team ranks 2nd in the NBA, having hit 38.7% of their looks from deep. But given that they are just 38th in possessions per game, their overall scoring numbers are closer to the league average. Currently, the 76ers are 9th in overall field goal percentage.
This season, the Philadelphia defense ranks 3rd in the league, giving up an average of 107.3 points per game. Opposing teams have a field goal percentage of 46.0% and have knocked down 34.6% of their three-point attempts. The 76ers also rank 4th in the NBA for defensive rebounds. However, when it comes to forcing turnovers, Philadelphia is only 31st, with 12.8 turnovers forced per game.
Boston Celtics - NBA Betting Analysis
In Boston's most recent game, Jayson Tatum led the team in scoring with 24 points, but the Celtics fell to the 76ers by a score of 116-115 to the 76ers. Going into the game, Boston was 1.0 point favorites, adding an ATS loss to their resume.
Now, the Celtics' overall record sits at 57-25, placing them 2nd in the Eastern Conference. The team's current record at home is 32-9 and 25-16 on the road. This season, Boston's ATS record sits at 50-40.
So far this season, the Celtics' offense has been one of the top units in the NBA, sitting 2nd in the league with an average of 117.9 points per game. In their last five games, Boston is averaging 118 points per contest. Throughout the season, the Celtics have been among the top three-point shooting teams in the league, making 37.7% of their shots from beyond the arc (1st). Despite ranking 19th in pace with 99.3 possessions per game, their efficient three-point shooting has compensated. Their overall field goal percentage currently stands at 47.5% and is ranked 3rd.
Defensively, the Celtics are one of the top units in basketball in large part due to their ability to force turnovers. This season, Boston is generating an average of 12.7 turnovers per game which is 9th in the NBA. They have also done an excellent job cleaning up the boards, ranking 4th in the league. Overall, they are allowing 107.3 points per game (3rd) while allowing teams to hit 34.6% of their three-point attempts.
Today's NBA Betting Pick - 76ers vs. Celtics
The Celtics currently have a leg up in this year's season series against the 76ers. Across eight games, the Celtics have a record of 5-3. The last time the teams met up, the 76ers won by a score of 116-115 as the 1.0-point underdogs (116-115). Together the teams combined to score 231 points which was more than the over/under line of 213.5.
In the 76ers' previous five games as the favorite, they have a straight-up record of 3-2 while going 3-2 against the spread. Across their last three road games, 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 223 points per contest.
Across Boston's last five games at home, they have an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 3-2 straight-up. As the favorite, the Celtics are 2-1 straight up on an average scoring differential of 7 points per game. This has led to an ATS mark of 2-1. Their previous ten games have ended in an average of 233 points per game and an over/under mark of 7-3.
Recommended ATS Betting Pick: PHI +7.5
Recommended OU Betting Pick: Under 213.5
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