Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers showdown on TNT will kick off the 2022-23 NBA season. Boston made plenty of off-the-court headlines over the last couple weeks. What can we expect in their Opening Night showdown with Philadelphia? WagerTalk NBA handicapper Andy Lang offers his analysis.
| Tuesday, October 18 | NBA Betting Notes, Courtesy of Caesars |
|---|---|
| Point Spread: | Boston Celtics -3 vs Philadelphia 76ers |
| Total: | 216.5 Points |
| Arena: | TD Garden in Boston |
| Game Time: | 7:30pm ET / 4:30pm PT |
| TV: | TNT |
Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Analysis
The Celtics finished the regular season with a 51-31 record, good for the No. 2 seed in the East due to tie-breakers. The 76ers finished the regular season with the same 51-31 record but wound up with the No. 4 seed.
Boston and Philadelphia have split their last ten head-to-head matchups. Both teams will again be contenders in the Eastern Conference and should easily land in the top-six if they remain healthy.