The Boston Celtics'(8-2) meet the'Philadelphia 76ers'(8-2) on Wednesday. Tip from Wells Fargo Center is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Celtics vs. 76ers'odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Philadelphia leads 1-0
Boston is on a 3-game winning streak after knocking off New York 114-98 on Monday to cover as a 9.5-point home favorite. F'Jayson Tatum'led all scorers with 35 points on 13-of-23 shooting and added 6 rebounds and 7 assists. G'Jaylen Brown'scored 22 points with 5 rebounds and 6 assists, and C Kristaps Porzingis'scored 21 points with 6 rebounds. Boston shot 50.6% from the field in the victory.
Philadelphia fell 132-126 on Tuesday in the back half of a 2-game series against the Pacers, failing to cover as a 5.5-point home favorite and snapping an 8-game winning streak. C Joel Embiid'led all scorers with 39 points while netting a double-double with 12 rebounds. G'De’Anthony Melton'added 30 points on 8-of-13 shooting, including 4-of-6 from 3. Philadelphia had just 6 points from its bench, which may be due to the absence of G Kelly Oubre Jr.'(ribs).