Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics 5/14/23 - NBA Betting Picks and Odds
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics
NBA: 3:30 PM EST
May. 14, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : BOS -6.5 ; O/U 201
The Philadelphia 76ers go back on the road Sunday for game seven of their second round series against the Boston Celtics. Philadelphia returns to Boston on Sunday following a terrible nine point loss in game six after blowing a lead in the fourth quarter. Offensively Philadelphia was abysmal scoring only 86 points including just thirteen in the fourth quarter on 36.1% shooting and 23.5% from beyond the arc. Philadelphia also lost the rebounding battle by 12 and turned the ball over 12 times in the loss.
MVP Joel Embiid led the way for the Philadelphia offense with 26 points and 10 rebounds on 19 shots in 41 minutes of action. Tyrese Maxey also chipped in 26 points on 20 shots, while James Harden continued to struggle with just 13 points on 16 shots. The Philadelphia bench was terrible compiling just eight total points in the game.
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The Boston Celtics return to their home floor Sunday thriving with all the momentum following their come from behind win in game six to salvage their season. The Boston Celtics had issues offensively in game six scoring just 95 points but scored 45 in the second half including 24 in the fourth quarter to pull off the victory. Boston shot 42.3% from the floor and knocked down 15 long balls in 48 minutes of action.
Marcus Smart was the hero offensively for Boston in game six with 22 points and seven assists on 15 shots in 42 minutes of action. Jaylen Brown chipped in 17 points and big man Robert Williams III added 10 points and nine rebounds in 28 minutes of action. Jayson Tatum had a terrible game in game six scoring just three points through the first 3 quarters before a 16 point eruption in the fourth quarter to finish with 19 points,9 rebounds, and six assists in 43 minutes on the floor.
Recent Betting Trends:
76ers are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall.
76ers are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
76ers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up loss.
Celtics are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 home games.
Celtics are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games overall.
Free Betting Pick: Over 201
The Boston Celtics pulled off the miracle in game 6 to keep this series alive and will do so again Sunday. Boston has all the momentum in the world heading into this game and will do their part to advance. Take Boston to do enough to get through to the next round but both offenses will shine on Mothers Days. Take the Over as the Celtics win game 7. Final Score Prediction, Boston Celtics win but the play is the Over 114-105.