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The Boston Celtics kick off another playoff run against the Joel Embiid-less Philadelphia 76ers, and our 76ers vs. Celtics predictions and NBA picks expect Boston to cruise to victory in Game 1 this afternoon.
Who will win 76ers vs Celtics Game 1?
76ers win probability: 14% (+614)
Celtics win probability: 86% (-614)
In the last three games the Philadelphia 76ers played in Boston without the big man, they were outscored by 17.3 points per game. The Boston Celtics sport a +8.3 net rating at home this season, and with the team close to full strength, I’ll back them to win this one by 13+.
Our prediction: Celtics to win
Without Embiid, Philly’s offensive rating dipped from 118.5 to 112.9, good for eighth-worst. Philly will have trouble scoring, and I expect Boston to cruise.
Read more in Zak Hanshew’s full 76ers vs. Celtics predictions.
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76ers vs Celtics spread and total at prediction markets
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Outcome |
Yes |
No |
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Celtics -13.5 |
48¢ (+108) |
54¢ (-117) |
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Over 212.5 points |
54¢ (-117) |
48¢ (+108) |
Our predictions: Celtics -13.5 — Yes and Over 212.5 points — No
No team hit the Under at a higher percentage than the Celtics at 63.4%. The C’s kept the score low throughout the season thanks to a Bottom-5 pace and Top-5 defense.
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