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Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers Preview & Picks – Unbeaten 76ers To Win NBA Cup Opener

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31 Oct 2025
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Leigh Copson 31 Oct 2025
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  • Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers picks for Friday, October 31
  • Game is taking place at Xfinity Mobile Arena
  • Preview, predictions, stats & form
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    Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers Preview & Picks
  • Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers Preview & Picks
  • Head To Head
  • Boston Celtics Form
  • Philadelphia 76ers Form

Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers Preview & Picks

Philadelphia are tipped to cover as they win their opening NBA Cup game.

The 76ers are off to a red-hot start on the back of some excellent performances from their young stars, especially Tyrese Maxey who has been lighting up the scoreboard.

  • Philadelphia 76ers are 4-0 so far this season
  • Philadelphia 76ers are 3-1-0 ATS through 4 games
  • Boston Celtics are 1-2 on the road so far this season
  • The Over has cashed in all 4 of Philadelphia's games so far

Head To Head

  • Boston Celtics lead the all-time series 339-249
  • Philadelphia 76ers won 117-116 when the two teams last met on October 22

Boston Celtics Form

Boston head back out on the road looking to win their third straight game and improve their record to 3-3.

The Celtics were handed a home opener, but failed to make the most of it as they were beaten 117-116 by Philadelphia.

Things did not get any better when they went out on the road, as they suffered back-to-back defeats to fall to 0-3.

Boston were beaten 105-95 in New York, before moving on to Detroit for a 119-113 defeat at the hands of the Pistons.

The Celtics finally got off the mark on Monday though, winning 122-90 in New Orleans, and they backed that up at home as they beat Cleveland 125-105 on Wednesday.

Philadelphia 76ers Form

Philadelphia enter this matchup boasting a 100% record, having won each of their first four games of the season.

The 76ers kicked off the season by visiting the team they face on Friday, the Boston Celtics, and they returned home with a 117-116 victory in the books,

They backed up that victory as they won back-to-back games at the Xfinity Mobile Arena.

Philadelphia first beat Charlotte 125-121, and then backed that up with a 136-124 victory over Orlando.

The 76ers then made it four-in-a-row on Tuesday night as they travelled to Washington to take down the Wizards, 139-134 in overtime.

Verdict

Philadelphia have raced out of the blocks with four straight wins, including an opening night success in Boston.

The 76ers' surge will end at some point, but they have home advantage for this latest meeting and they are the hot hand, so we are siding with Philly.

Best Bet1: Philadelphia -2.5 Spread @-111.11 at Stake.us - 4 Units
Best Bet2: Over 234.5 Total Points @-111.11 at Stake.us - 2 Units
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