Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics Best Bet – 12/25/2024

• Date: December 25, 2024
• Venue: TD Garden

Betting Odds

Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Win Probabilities

Implied Win % in sports betting represent the probability of an outcome as suggested by the betting odds. It's a way for bettors to gauge the likelihood of an event occurring based on the odds offered by sportsbooks.

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Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Betting Preview

The Philadelphia 76ers (10-17) are set to clash with the Boston Celtics (22-7) on Wednesday night at TD Garden, with tip-off scheduled for 5:00 PM ET. This matchup between these divisional rivals carries added significance as both teams will be motivated to secure a win.

The Celtics enter this contest as heavy favorites, currently sitting at -8.5 on the spread with a moneyline of -360, reflecting an implied win probability of 76%. In contrast, the 76ers' moneyline stands at +295, giving them an implied win probability of 24%. The Celtics have been in solid form recently, winning 18 of their last 25 games, while the 76ers have struggled, losing 15 of their last 25 outings. Philadelphia did manage to snap a losing streak in their last game, edging out the San Antonio Spurs 111-106, but they face a steep challenge against a potent Celtics squad.

Boston is coming off a 108-104 loss to the Orlando Magic, which could serve as a wake-up call as they look to bounce back. One player to watch is Kristaps Porzingis, as the points prop market for him has gained significant attention. The total for Porzingis opened at Over 15.5 Points (-115) and has since moved to 18.5 (-125), indicating that sharp bettors are leaning towards the Over.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Prediction

Final Score: Philadelphia 76ers 114.32 vs Boston Celtics 118.08

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