The Boston Celtics will be on the road to face the Philadelphia 76ers in another round of league games. It is one of six games scheduled for Tuesday.
The Celtics (5-6), who are 10th in the Eastern Conference, have won two of their last five games. Their last game was a 111-107 road win against the Orlando Magic on Sunday.
Guard Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 27 points, alongside five rebounds and one assist. Anfernee Simons added 25 points, one rebound and three assists.
The Sixers (6-4), on the other hand, are sixth in the East. Their last game was on Sunday, losing 111-108 at home the road to the Detroit Pistons.
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Guard Tyrese Maxey recorded 33 points, four rebounds and seven assists. Andre Drummond added 17 points, 12 rebounds and two assists.
Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers game details
The Celtics-Sixers game is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. The matchup will air on TV via Peacock and NBC. Streaming is via Fubo.
Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers betting lines
Moneyline: Celtics (+115) vs. Sixers (-135)
Spread: Celtics (+2.5) vs. Sixers (-2.5)
Total: (O/U): Celtics (o232.0) -110 vs. Sixers (u232.0) -110
Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers preview
The Celtics have a better head-to-head record against the Sixers. They have met 473 times in the regular season, and Boston leads 274-199. In their last 10 matchups, the Celtics have a 7-3 record.
They have already split two games this season. Their last matchup was on Oct. 31, with the Celtics winning 109-108 at home. Brown recorded 32 points, three rebounds and six assists. Maxey recorded 26 points, eight rebounds and 14 assists.
Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers predicted starting lineups
Celtics
PG: Derrick White | SG: Payton Pritchard | SF: Jaylen Brown | PF: Josh Minott | C: Neemias Queta
Sixers
PG: Tyrese Maxey | SG: VJ Edgecombe | SF: Kelly Oubre Jr. | PF: Trendon Watford | C: Joel Embiid
Note: The starting lineups could still change ahead of tipoff.
Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers betting tips
Jaylen Brown has an over/under of 27.5 points via FanDuel. He averaged 28.0 ppg in his last 10 games last season, and the safe bet is the under.
Meanwhile, Tyrese Maxey has an over/under of 28.5 points via FanDuel. He is averaging 33.2 ppg this season, and the safe bet is the over.
Game prediction
The Sixers are favored to win against the Celtics. Philadelphia has a 57.5% win percentage compared to the Celtics’ 45.1%.
Expect a close game. Philadelphia to win by +2.5 points
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