Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics Predictions & Picks – Back Celtics To Take 1-0 Lead In NBA Playoffs

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  • Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics picks for Sunday, April 19
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Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics Predictions & Picks

Boston are tipped to cover as they take a 1-0 series lead in the first round.

The Celtics are at full strength and have been on a tear for several weeks, while the 76ers’ chances are hampered by the absence of Joel Embiid.

  • Boston Celtics are 13-3 in their last 16 games
  • Boston Celtics are 8-3-0 ATS in their previous 11 games
  • Boston Celtics are 11-4-0 ATS in their last 15 games as a double digit favorite
  • Philadelphia 76ers are 0-3-0 ATS in their last 3 road games
  • The Under cashed in each of the previous 3 meetings

Head To Head

  • Boston Celtics lead the all-time series 341-250
  • Boston Celtics on 114-98 when the two teams last met on March 1

Philadelphia 76ers Form

Philadelphia enter this postseason series having made it four wins in a row with their Play-In Tournament victory over Orlando.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Mar-28 at Charlotte Hornets W 118-114
Mar-30 at Miami Heat L 109-119
Apr-01 at Washington Wizards W 153-131
Apr-03 vs Minnesota Timberwolves W 115-103
Apr-04 vs Detroit Pistons L 93-116
Apr-06 at San Antonio Spurs L 102-115
Apr-09 at Houston Rockets L 102-113
Apr-10 at Indiana Pacers W 105-94
Apr-12 vs Milwaukee Bucks W 126-106
Apr-15 vs Orlando Magic W 109-97

Boston Celtics Form

Boston come into this matchup in fantastic form, having won 13 of their last 16 regular season games to finish 56-26.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Mar-27 vs Atlanta Hawks W 109-102
Mar-29 at Charlotte Hornets W 114-99
Mar-30 at Atlanta Hawks L 102-112
Apr-01 at Miami Heat W 147-129
Apr-03 at Milwaukee Bucks W 133-101
Apr-05 vs Toronto Raptors W 115-101
Apr-07 vs Charlotte Hornets W 113-102
Apr-09 at New York Knicks L 106-112
Apr-10 vs New Orleans Pelicans W 144-118
Apr-12 vs Orlando Magic W 113-108

Verdict

This is a lot of points, but Boston have repeatedly covered as a double digit favorite in recent months.

And with Tatum back they are firing on all cylinders, so we are backing the Celtics to deliver in Game 1.

Best Bet1: Boston -12.5 Spread @-111.11 at Stake.us - 4 Units
Best Bet2: Under 213.5 Total Points @-111.11 at Stake.us - 2 Units
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