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Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics Preview & Picks – 76ers To Cover As Underdogs In NBA Playoffs

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30 Apr 2023
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  • Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics picks for Monday, May 1
  • Matchup gets underway at 19:30 ET at TD Garden
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    Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics Preview & Picks
  • Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics Preview & Picks
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  • Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics FAQs

Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics Preview & Picks

Philadelphia are tipped to cover as a betting underdog in Game 1.

The 76ers are well rested and although they are 0-2 in Boston this season, they did not lose either game by double figures.

  • Philadelphia lost by an average of 8 points per game in Boston during the regular season
  • Philadelphia 76ers are 5-1-0 ATS in their last 6 games
  • The Under cashed in 3 of the 4 regular season meetings
  • The Under has hit in each of Philadelphia’s last 3 games

Head To Head

  • Boston Celtics lead the all-time series 329-243
  • Boston Celtics won the 2022/23 regular season series 3-1
  • Philadelphia 76ers won 103-101 when the two teams last met on April 4

Philadelphia 76ers Form

Philadelphia come into this series well rested after sweeping Brooklyn in the first round of the playoffs.

The 76ers wrapped up the regular season with a couple of wins, and kept that streak going against the overmatched Nets.

They took control of the series on the home court, winning 121-1 and 101 to open up a 2-0 series lead.

Philadelphia then made it three-in-a-row with a 102-97 victory in Brooklyn, giving them the chance to clinch on the road.

The 76ers did just that, running out 96-88 winners to set up this second round meeting with Boston.

Boston Celtics Form

Boston booked their place in the second round with a 4-2 series win against Atlanta and have now won seven of their last nine games.

The Celtics finished the regular season with a three-game win streak and kept it going in the first two games of the postseason.

They beat Atlanta 112-99 and 119-106 at home, and then rebounded from a 130-122 loss on the road with a 129-121 victory.

Boston squandered the chance to clinch at home though, suffering a 119-117 defeat in Game 4.

The Celtics took their second chance at advancing however, running out 128-120 winners in Atlanta last Thursday night.

Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics FAQs

Where can I watch the Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics live stream?

You can watch the Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics live stream at ExpressVPN.

What is the Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics start time?

The Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics game is set to start at 19:30 ET.

Verdict

Philadelphia lost both regular season games in Boston, but neither was by double digits.

They are well rested after playing two less games than the Celtics in the last round too, so we are taking the 76ers and the points.

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