The Boston Celtics (57-25) and leading scorer Jayson Tatum take the court as 7.5-point favorites against Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers (54-28) on May 9, 2023. The game’s over/under is set at 213.
The teams play again after the 76ers defeated the Celtics 116-115 on Sunday in overtime. James Harden led the 76ers to the victory with a team-high 42 points. Tatum notched 24 points in the Celtics’ loss.
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Celtics Vs. 76ers Odds, Betting Line, Matchup Info
- When: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
- Where: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
- TV: TNT
- Spread Favorite: Celtics -7.5
- Moneyline Favorite: Celtics -303
- Moneyline Underdog: 76ers +245
- Over/Under: 213 points
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Celtics Betting Trends
- The Celtics are 44-36-2 ATS this season.
- Boston is 18-17-1 ATS this season when playing as at least 7.5-point favorites.
- The Celtics have been victorious in 51, or 70.8%, of the 72 contests they have been chosen as favorites in this season.
- This year, Boston has won 25 of 34 games when listed as at least -303 or better on the moneyline.
- So far this season, 40 out of the Celtics’ 82 games have gone over the point total.
- In 65 games this season, Boston and its opponents have gone over 213 total points.
- The average point total in Celtics outings this year is 229.4, 16.4 more points than this game’s over/under.
Celtics Top Performers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 74 | 30.1 | 8.8 | 4.6 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 3.2 |
| Jaylen Brown | 67 | 26.6 | 6.9 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 2.4 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | 67 | 14.9 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 2 |
| Derrick White | 82 | 12.4 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.8 |
| Marcus Smart | 61 | 11.5 | 3.1 | 6.3 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 1.9 |
Celtics Season Stats
- Boston averages 117.9 points per game (fourth in the league) while allowing 111.4 per contest (fourth in the NBA). It has a +535 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 6.5 points per game.
- The 45.3 rebounds per game the Celtics average rank seventh in the league, and are 1.3 more than the 44 their opponents pull down per outing.
- Offensively the Celtics have performed better at home this year, scoring 120.5 points per game, compared to 115.4 per game away from home.
- In 2022-23, Boston is ceding 110.5 points per game in home games. On the road, it is allowing 112.4.
- While the Celtics are posting 117.9 points per game in 2022-23, they have bettered that mark over their last 20 games, producing 119.7 per contest.
- Boston has fared better defensively in its last 20 games, surrendering 108.6 points per contest, 2.8 fewer points than its season average of 111.4 allowed.
- The Celtics are sinking 16.4 threes per game with a 38.6% three-point percentage in their previous 20 games, compared to their season averages of 16 and 37.6%.
Celtics Recent And Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/27 | Hawks | W 128-120 | Away | -7 |
| 5/1 | 76ers | L 119-115 | Home | -10.5 |
| 5/3 | 76ers | W 121-87 | Home | -8 |
| 5/5 | 76ers | W 114-102 | Away | -2 |
| 5/7 | 76ers | L 116-115 | Away | -1 |
| 5/9 | 76ers | – | Home | -7.5 |
| 5/11 | 76ers | – | Away | – |
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76ers Betting Trends
- Philadelphia has won 47 games against the spread this year, while failing to cover or pushing 35 times.
- The 76ers have been an underdog by 7.5 points or more three times this season, and covered the spread in three of those matchups.
- This season, Philadelphia has won 13 out of the 26 games, or 50%, in which it has been the underdog.
- This season, the 76ers have won two of their three games when they’re the underdog by at least +245 on the moneyline.
- A total of 45 Philadelphia’s games this season have gone over the point total.
- 76ers games this season have had a combined scoring total higher than 213 points in 57 of 82 outings.
- Philadelphia’s average game total this season has been 226.1, 13.1 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
76ers Top Performers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | 66 | 33.1 | 10.2 | 4.2 | 1 | 1.7 | 1 |
| James Harden | 58 | 21 | 6.1 | 10.7 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 2.8 |
| Tyrese Maxey | 60 | 20.3 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 2.7 |
| Louis King | 1 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Tobias Harris | 74 | 14.7 | 5.7 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 1.7 |
76ers Season Stats
- Offensively, Philadelphia is the 14th-ranked team in the league (115.2 points per game). On defense, it is third-best (110.9 points allowed per game).
- The 76ers average 40.9 rebounds per game (26th in league), compared to the 41.2 of their opponents.
- In 2022-23 Philadelphia is averaging two fewer points per game at home (114.2) than on the road (116.2).
- At home the 76ers are giving up 109.5 points per game, 2.8 fewer points than they are on the road (112.3).
- On offense, Philadelphia has had a tough time putting the ball in the basket over its last 20 games, scoring 110 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 115.2 it has racked up over the course of this year.
- The 76ers’ points-allowed average over their past 20 games (109.9) is one fewer point per game than the team is allowing over the entire season (110.9).
- Philadelphia’s past 20 outings have seen them make 12.4 three-pointers per game while shooting 37.7% from deep. Both numbers are down from its 2022-23 averages of 12.6 makes and 38.7%.
76ers Recent And Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/22 | Nets | W 96-88 | Away | -2 |
| 5/1 | Celtics | W 119-115 | Away | +10.5 |
| 5/3 | Celtics | L 121-87 | Away | +8 |
| 5/5 | Celtics | L 114-102 | Home | +2 |
| 5/7 | Celtics | W 116-115 | Home | +1 |
| 5/9 | Celtics | – | Away | +7.5 |
| 5/11 | Celtics | – | Home | – |
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