Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics

NBA: 8:05 PM ET

Oct. 16, 2018

TV: TNT
Latest Odds : BOS -5 O/U 209

Playoff rematch to tip off the NBA season as the 76ers visit Boston. The Celtics took the series with Philadelphia in 5 games in May. The 76ers won the battle of the boards throughout the playoff series but Philadelphia was done in by turnovers throughout the series.

Will Ben Simmons (neck) be impacted by his injury here? If so that could spell trouble as Ben Simmons is a key catalyst for the 76ers offense.

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The O/U is 209 on this game but it is a key Atlantic Division rivalry and shooters and the offensive flow may not be at its best in an early season match-up involving playoff revenge.

The 76ers are hoping they have the right pieces in place after making a few offseason changes but the Celtics are healthier now than they were in the post-season match-iup!

Recent Betting Trends:

Philadelphia 13-5 ATS on Tuesdays.

76ers O/U 7-11 on Tuesdays.

Philadelphia O/U 3-0 L3 visits to Boston.

Boston 4-1 ATS L5 hosting 76ers.

Celtics O/U 13-7 on Tuesdays.

Boston 13-7 ATS on Tuesdays.

Free Betting Pick: UNDER 209 in Boston

Celtics coach Brad Stevens is considered by many to be the top coach in the NBA and so that certainly gives him the edge over the 76ers Brett Brown. Brad Stevens is known for his X and O ability which often leads to solid defensive performances while the 76ers and Brett Brown are in revenge mode here and will bring a strong defensive effort.

Given the above, a bit of a divisional grinder is in the forecast here and the best bet (value) is to play the under based on a projected final score of Boston 100, Philadelphia 99

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