The Philadelphia 76ers (12-6) face the Boston Celtics (14-4) Friday. Tip-off from TD Garden is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze'FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the 76ers vs. Celtics odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: tied 1-1
Philadelphia failed to extend its win streak to 3 games after suffering a 124-114 loss at the hands of the New Orleans Pelicans Wednesday while also failing to cover as a 2.5-point road underdog. The 76ers simply had no answer for the interior offense of New Orleans due to the absence of C Joel Embiid, who did not play due to illness.
Boston has now won back-to-back games after routing the Chicago Bulls 124-97 Tuesday, covering as a 12.5-point home favorite. Boston has now held opponents to 103 or fewer points in each of its 2 games during its current win streak. Tuesday’s win increased Boston to 8-2 in its last 10 games and 8-0 at home on the year.