Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics Predictions & Picks – Celtics To Open Up 2-Game Lead In NBA Playoffs

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  • Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics picks for Tuesday, April 21
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Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics Predictions & Picks

Boston are tipped to cover as they open up a 2-0 lead in this playoff series.

With Jayson Tatum back on the court the Celtics have been on a tear for several weeks - a run that includes a 32-point blowout of the 76ers in Game 1.

  • Boston Celtics are 14-3 in their last 17 games
  • Boston Celtics are 9-3-0 ATS in their previous 12 games
  • Boston Celtics are 12-4-0 ATS in their last 16 games as a double digit favorite
  • Philadelphia 76ers have failed to cover in their last 4 road games
  • The Under cashed in each of the previous 4 meetings

Head To Head

  • Boston Celtics lead the all-time series 342-250
  • Boston Celtics on 123-91 when the two teams last met on April 19

Philadelphia 76ers Form

Philadelphia enter this matchup looking to bounce back from a Game 1 defeat that ended their three-game win streak.

DateOppositionW/LScore
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
Apr-19 at Boston Celtics L 91-123

Boston Celtics Form

Boston go into the second game of the series holding a 1-0 lead, having just won for the 14th time in their last 17 games.

DateOppositionW/LScore
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
Apr-19 vs Philadelphia 76ers W 123-91

Verdict

Philadelphia shot the ball terribly in the opening game, and we do expect to see improvement here.

However, Boston are on a complete tear and can still down the 76ers by double digits, even if the visitors produce an improved showing.

Best Bet1: Boston -13.5 Spread @-111.11 at Stake.us - 4 Units
Best Bet2: Under 216.5 Total Points @-111.11 at Stake.us - 2 Units
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