Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction, Preview and Odds - 11/15/2023

Game Time: 7:30 pm ET, Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Venue:  Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA

Where to Watch:  ESPN

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Celtics -5, 76ers +5; Over/Under:  226 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Celtics -5, 76ers +5; Over/Under:  226 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Celtics -4.5, 76ers +4.5; Over/Under:  225.5 points

Boston Celtics:  8-2 (2nd place, Atlantic Division)

Philadelphia 76ers:  8-1 (1st place, Atlantic Division)

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Boston Celtics:  8-2 last 10

Philadelphia 76ers:  8-1 last 9

The Celtics are entering this game with an 8-2 record overall and they are 3-2 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 3 game winning streak with wins coming against the Brooklyn Nets, the Toronto Raptors, and the New York Knicks in their last game. Jayson Tatum led the team in points in that game with 35 while Jaylen Brown was next on the team with 22 points. Jayson Tatum led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Jrue Holiday led the team in rebounds with 7. They were 50.6% from the field, 44.2% from 3-point range, and 93.8% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 119.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 105.9 PPG against them. The Celtics have an ATS record of 5-3-2 this season and their O/U record is 5-5.

The 76ers are entering this game with an 8-1 record overall and they are 6-0 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on an 8 game winning streak with wins coming against the Toronto Raptors, the Portland Trail Blazers, the Raptors again, the Phoenix Suns, the Washington Wizards, the Boston Celtics, the Detroit Pistons, and the Pacers in their last game but they are also playing this game on the 2nd leg of a back-to-back with their game against the Indiana Pacers still to be played on Tuesday night. In their game against the Pacers on Sunday, Tyrese Maxey led the team in points in that game with 50 while Joel Embiid was next on the team with 37 points. Joel Embiid led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Joel Embiid led the team in rebounds with 13. They were 50.5% from the field, 42.4% from 3-point range, and 85% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 120.7 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 109.4 PPG against them. The 76ers have an ATS record of 8-1 this season and their O/U record is 5-4.

The current betting odds have the 76ers listed as a 5 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The 76ers have looked really good in their games this season with their 8-1 record overall. They have also been really good in their home games with their 6-0 home record and they just beat the Celtics in a game last week too. The Celtics have also looked really good this season with their 8-2 record overall but they are only 3-2 in their road games with those 2 losses this year coming on the road. They will have revenge on their mind here after losing to the 76ers last week but even though the 76ers are on a back-to-back here, they still have one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference right now and they are going to be looking to keep this game close if not win it at home. The best way to place a bet here is on the 76ers to cover the spread in this game. 

Celtics 76ers Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Wednesday, November 15, 2023 (7:30 pm ET start time) is 76ers 112 Celtics 108.

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Boston Celtics: 18-33 ATS revenging a straight up loss vs opponent as a favorite. 5-11 ATS after allowing 100 points or less 2 straight games. 25-17 OVER revenging a road loss vs opponent. 6-1 OVER after 3 consecutive covers as a favorite. 32-20 OVER after a blowout win by 15 points or more.

Philadelphia 76ers: 8-2 ATS in all games. 6-1 ATS in home games. 28-19 ATS in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 220. 7-1 OVER after allowing 130 points or more. 10-5 OVER after a combined score of 225 points or more. 

Boston Celtics:  N. Queta (C) Out indefinitely - Foot.

Philadelphia 76ers:  J. Embiid (C) Ques Tues - Hip. N. Batum (SG) Out Tues - Personal. K. Oubre Jr. (SF) Out indefinitely - Ribs.

“If I could come up with another shot besides a 3 or a layup, I’ll do it. You can’t kick it in. I mean, we couldn’t throw it in the ocean." - Joe Mazzulla after his team’s win against the Knicks in their game on Monday.

“There were stretches where they really got going and we couldn't shut off the water there. But we really got it going in the fourth.” - Nick Nurse after his team’s win against the Pacers in their game on Sunday.

PG Jrue Holiday

SG Derrick White

SF Jaylen Brown

PF Jayson Tatum

C Kristaps Porzingis

PG Tyrese Maxey

SG De'Anthony Melton

SF Tobias Harris

PF Robert Covington

C Joel Embiid

PPG: J. Tatum (28.4)

APG: J. Holiday (5.5)

Reb/G: J. Tatum (8.9)

PPG: J. Embiid (32.4)

APG: T. Maxey (7.2)

Reb/G: J. Embiid (11.7)

Coaches:

Boston Celtics: Joe Mazzulla (2nd season)

Philadelphia 76ers: Nick Nurse (1st season)