Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Predictions, Betting Odds, Picks

• The Philadelphia 76ers look to start off their four-game road trip with a victory!
• The Boston Celtics face the Sixers in their sole home game before a five-game road trip!
• The Sixers swept last year’s season series against the Celtics, 3-0.

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Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Predictions and Picks

Both of these teams are in a positive run of form, coming off of impressive wins over Eastern Conference opponents. With both teams nearing a healthy roster once again, all eyes are on how the stars will perform.

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Philadelphia 76ers def. Boston Celtics (+115)

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How Can the Sixers Beat the Celtics?

It sounds rather simple, but when the Sixers face the Celtics they need to win the battle inside. Having Embiid back in the lineup is a great help, but it needs to be a team effort.

The Sixers are coming off of a game where they were matched on the boards, 55 to 55. While Kanter and Williams are strong rebounders, neither can match the rebounding tenacity of Embiid and Drummond.

With a healthy lineup finally back on the court, the Sixers can’t be afraid to mix it up with the Celtics. A perimeter-centric team, Boston could have a tough time if the Sixers dominate the paint early.

Sixers Key Player: (C) Joel Embiid

Joel Embiid denial to help seal the @sixers win! pic.twitter.com/c5s4fWqhQd

— NBA (@NBA) November 30, 2021

Joel Embiid missed quite a bit of time through the early season, but he seems back in form after his recent showings. Against the Celtics, Embiid will need to take advantage of his quality in the paint.

Embiid is coming off of a modest night against the Magic. He posted 16 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 blocks in just 29 minutes of play. He wasn’t hyper-efficient from the field, but his ability to get to the free throw line made up for it.

The Sixers All-Star has a tendency to float to the perimeter when he isn’t engaged, but he can’t afford to do so against Boston. With the Celtics’ starting center’s participation in doubt, Embiid could have a massive night.

How Can the Celtics Beat the Sixers?

The Boston Celtics are coming off of a dominant win over the Toronto Raptors. While Jayson Tatum struggled from the field, the rest of their lineup more than made up the difference.

When Boston face Philadelphia, they need many contributors. Despite star man Jayson Tatum scoring just 8 points on 2 of 16 shooting in his last game, the Celtics had five other players that posted 15 points or more in his stead.

With few options on the offensive side of the ball, we’ll need to see some vintage Celtics ball movement. Of course, it won’t just be about scoring the ball, as Boston must do their best to contain the Sixers’ shooters.

Celtics Key Player: (G) Marcus Smart

Marcus Smart brought the energy tonight as our @gatorade player of the game ? pic.twitter.com/oamJllAsI0

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) November 29, 2021

The Boston Celtics are coming off of an impressive win over the Toronto Raptors. While the Celtics struggled offensively, it was their veteran Marcus Smart who stepped up when needed.

Smart posted 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists in 36 minutes of play. He also hit 4 three-point field goals while icing the game with an 8-point fourth quarter.

Smart will be asked to contain many of the Sixers’ perimeter threats, but he’ll also need to be a threat himself on the offensive end.

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