Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 25/02/2023, 07:36  by Joseph King | Modified on 25/02/2023 at 07:36 in NBA Predictions

An Eastern Conference rivalry in the NBA sees the Boston Celtics heading to the city of brotherly love to take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. What is being touted as a potential Eastern Conference finals preview, the Celtics will be looking to get one over on the 76ers yet again as the two teams face off for the third time this season. Boston won the previous two encounters with Philly, the most recent coming just two weeks ago when they ran out 106-99 winners on their home court. However, a return to Philadelphia will give the Sixers confidence that they can pull off a huge morale boosting win tonight. The 76ers are currently third in what is shaping up to be a tight Eastern Conference race for the top three seeds. Philadelphia has accumulated 39 wins and 19 losses and have now strung together an impressive five game winning streak which includes some tricky opponents. Their last win was a 110-105 home win over the Grizzlies which was preceded by a 118-112 home win over the fourth-seed Cavaliers. 

The Celtics continue to roll along in the 2022/23 NBA season and sit atop the Eastern Conference with a record of 43 wins and 17 losses, also giving them the best record in the league. The Celtics are coming off a 142-138 overtime win against the Pacers in their last game to make it two wins in a row. Both teams come into this match having last played on the 23rd, meaning each is afforded a full one day's rest. Boston going to overtime in their last game may have added some extra fatigue to the Celtics’ legs. One area that Boston has excelled in this season has been their three point shooting which sees them jacking up 42.3 threes per game, the second highest mark in the NBA behind the Warriors. However, Philadelphia is one of the NBA’s top teams in defending the three ball, ranking second in team three point percentage against at only 34.2%.