Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers Predictions & Picks – 76ers To Upset Celtics In NBA
- Philadelphia tipped to win on moneyline as home underdogs
- 76ers have 9-2 record and are at full strength
- Boston have lost two road games despite good overall form
Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers Predictions & Picks
Philadelphia are tipped to win this big Eastern Conference clash as a home underdog.
Both teams are off to outstanding starts this season, but the Celtics have dropped a couple of games on the road and this loaded 76ers roster is set to be at full strength for this one.
- Philadelphia 76ers are 9-2 in their 11 games
- Boston Celtics are 3-2 in road games this season
- The Under has cashed in each of Boston’s last 6 games
- The Under has hit in 8 of Philadelphia’s last 11 games
Head To Head
- Boston Celtics lead the all-time series 344-254
- Philadelphia 76ers won 109-100 when the two teams last met in May 2026
Boston Celtics Form
Boston head to Philadelphia having won each of their last three games to improve their record to 8-2.
The Celtics opened with a 121-113 defeat in Detroit, but responded strongly with a five-game win streak that started with a 107-103 victory against New York.
They backed that up by beating Chicago 134-99, Brooklyn 125-124 (OT), Chicago 125-111 and Orlando 108-97.
Boston’s five game win streak was ended by a 109-93 defeat in Houston, but they have rebounded to win each of the last three.
The Celtics beat Milwaukee 109-102 at home, before heading out on the road to down Charlotte, 119-80, and Milwaukee, 117-97.
Philadelphia 76ers Form
Philadelphia come into this matchup having rebounded from their second defeat of the season to improve to 9-2.
The 76ers made a flying start as they beat defending champions New York on the road on opening night, 106-100.
Their winning start reached three games before they fell 106-93 to Detroit, but they responded to that loss with a five-game win streak.
Philadelphia bounced back with a 114-109 win in Indiana, and followed that up by beating New York 98-93, Charlotte 109-104, Chicago 126-107 and Detroit 112-106.
The 76ers failed to make it six-in-a-row, losing 119-95 in Cleveland, only to respond immediately with a 127-121 win in Chicago last time out.
Verdict
Boston arrive in good form, but we are not convinced that the bookmakers have got this one right.
This loaded Philadelphia line-up is in red-hot form with no notable absences, so we are going to take advantage of one of the rare times that they will be a home underdog this season.
This loaded Philadelphia line-up is in red-hot form with no notable absences, so we are going to take advantage of one of the rare times that they will be a home underdog this season.
Leigh Copson
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