Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers 10/23/19 - NBA Betting Picks & Odds
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Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers
NBA: 7:30 PM EST
Oct. 23, 2019
TV: ESPN
Latest Odds : PHI -5 Total 212.5
The Boston Celtics are set to visit Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for an Eastern Conference clash against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Boston Celtics will be looking to continue their success from the 2018-2019 season as they went 49-33 which landed them at 4th in the Eastern Conference as well as a playoff appearance. The Boston Celtics lost their top player from a season ago in Kyrie Irving as the veteran guard signed with the Brooklyn Nets after averaging 23.8 PPG and 6.9 APG last year. The Celtics added all-star PG Kemba Walker who was solid with the Hornets as he averaged 25.6 PPG and 5.9 APG.
The Boston Celtics were a middle of the pack team in scoring points during the 2018-2019 season as they scored an average of 112.4 PPG which ranked 14th in the NBA. The Boston Celtics were one of the best teams in keeping opponents off the scoreboard last season as they allowed an average of 108 PPG which ranked 8th in the NBA
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The Philadelphia 76ers will be looking to continue their success from the 2018-2019 season as they went 51-31 which landed them at 3rd in the Eastern Conference as well as a playoff appearance. The Philadelphia 76ers will return their leading scorer and rebounder from a season ago in Joel Embiid as he averaged 27.5 PPG and 13.6 RPG. The Philadelphia 76ers made some big additions this offseason as they added Josh Richardson (16.6 PPG) and Al Horford (13.6 PPG & 6.7 RPG).
The Philadelphia 76ers were one of the top-scoring teams in the NBA during the 2018-2019 season as they scored an average of 115.2 PPG which ranked 4th. The Philadelphia 76ers struggled in keeping opponents off the scoreboard last season as they allowed opponents to score an average of 112.5 PPG which ranked 19th in the NBA.
Recent Betting Trends:
Celtics are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 5-1 in Celtics last 6 Wednesday games.
76ers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.
Under is 7-2 in 76ers last 9 overall.
Free Betting Pick: Philadelphia 76ers -5
These two teams have had some intense matchups over the last few seasons, and this year should be no different with the Eastern Conference wide open. The 76ers have one of the best young duos with Embiid and Simmons, but they got that much better with Horford and Richardson. The Celtics will be a playoff contender due to their coach Brad Stevens, but they lost a ton of talent in the offseason which concerns me. Philadelphia is looking to make the NBA Finals this year, and they will come out with a good all-around performance on their homecourt. Final Score Prediction, Philadelphia 76ers win and cover ATS 119-110.