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Free NBA betting picks, odds, and predictions for the Celtics vs. 76ers on 5/3/2023. Our best bets and top NBA picks for money lines, over/unders, and more.
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Today's Betting Overview - 76ers @ Celtics
The 76ers take on the Celtics on Wednesday, May 3rd 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: Wednesday, May 3rd
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Venue: TD Garden
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76ers & Celtics Key Injuries
76ers
- Joel Embiid (Doubtful) Knee
Celtics
- Marcus Smart (Questionable) Chest
- Danilo Gallinari (Out) Knee
Philadelphia 76ers - NBA Betting Analysis
After taking down the Celtics by a score of 119-115, the 76ers are riding a seven-game win streak. James Harden led the way in scoring with 45 points. Philadelphia was the 10.5-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. The 76ers have a seven-game win streak against the spread and have an overall ATS mark of 52-34.
Not only has the 76ers' offense struggled to score the ball all season, ranking 21st at 115.2 points per game. But they have been even worse of late, averaging just 106 points per contest over their last five games. So far this season, the 76ers are ranked 39th in pace at 97.1 possessions per game. In terms of three-point shooting, Philadelphia has found success when stepping beyond the arc, ranking 1st in three-point shooting percentage. The team's overall field goal percentage of 48.7% is 9th in the NBA.
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 32nd, 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 39 points, but the Celtics fell to the 76ers by a score of 119-115 to the 76ers. Going into the game, Boston was a 10.5-point favorite, 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 48-39.
The Celtics enter as one of the top-scoring offenses in the league, with 117.9 points per game through 89 games (2nd). Additionally, they have averaged 122 points per game in their last five games. 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 (2nd). Despite ranking 20th 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 1st.
This season, Boston's defense is 3rd in the league, allowing an average of 107.3 points per contest. So far, opposing teams have hit 46.0% of their field goal attempts and 34.6% from beyond the arc. The Celtics have also been a strong defensive-rebounding unit, sitting 4th in the NBA. However, in terms of turnovers forced, Boston is just 17th at 12.7 per game.
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 five games, the Celtics have a record of 3-2. The last time the teams met up, the 76ers won by a score of 119-115 as the 10.5-point underdogs (119-115). Together the teams combined to score 234 points which was more than the over/under line of 214.5.
In the 76ers' previous five games as the favorite, they have a straight-up record of 3-2 while going 4-1 against the spread. Across their last three road games, they are 3-0 ATS and 3-0 straight up. Their previous ten games have an over/under mark of 5-5 with an average of 221 points per contest.
Across Boston's last five games at home, they have an ATS mark of 4-1 while going 3-2 straight-up. As the favorite, the Celtics are 1-2 straight up on an average scoring differential of 7 points per game. This has led to an ATS mark of 1-2. Their previous ten games have ended in an average of 232 points per game and an over/under mark of 6-4.
Recommended ATS Betting Pick: PHI +10
Recommended OU Betting Pick: Under 216.5
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