Celtics vs. 76ers prediction, odds, line, start time: 2023 NBA picks, April 4 best bets by proven model
The Philadelphia 76ers (51-27) will host the Boston Celtics (54-24) in a conference battle on Tuesday evening. This is the final regular season matchup between these teams, and Boston has won four straight meetings, including a 110-107 win on Feb. 25. The Celtics are the second seed in the Eastern Conference, with the 76ers right behind them at the third spot. Jaylen Brown (back) is questionable for Boston, while Robert Williams III (knee) is out.
Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Caesars Sportsbook lists the Sixers as 2.5-point favorites in the latest Celtics vs. 76ers odds. The over/under for total points is set at 227. Before making any 76ers vs. Celtics picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from the proven computer model at SportsLine.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past four-plus seasons. The model enters the final week of the 2022-23 NBA regular season a stunning 71-36 on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning more than $3,000. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Celtics vs. 76ers and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are the NBA lines and trends for Sixers vs. Celtics:
- Celtics vs. 76ers spread: Boston +2.5
- Celtics vs. 76ers Over-Under: 227 points
- Celtics vs. 76ers money line: Boston +115, Philadelphia -135
- BOS: Celtics are 5-1 ATS this season in games in which they are not the favorite
- PHI: 76ers are 8-4 ATS in their last 12 games overall
- Celtics vs. 76ers picks: See picks at SportsLine
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Why the Celtics can cover
Forward Jayson Tatum has been outstanding for the Celtics. Tatum can get a bucket from any spot on the court and owns solid ball handles. The four-time All-Star selection ranks sixth in the NBA in scoring (30.3) with 8.9 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game, while shooting 85% from the free-throw line. On March 30 versus the Milwaukee Bucks, Tatum dropped 40 points with eight rebounds and went 8-of-10 from downtown.
Guard Marcus Smart continues to be a two-way force in the backcourt. Smart is very instinctive defensively and has a knack for steals. The Oklahoma State product is 11th in the league in steals (1.5) with 11.4 points and 6.3 assists per game. On March 28 against the Washington Wizards, he finished with 14 points, five assists, and two steals.
Why the 76ers can cover
Guard James Harden offers the 76ers a superb playmaker who owns excellent court vision and ball handles to penetrate the lane and break down the defense. The 10-time All-Star selection is first in the NBA in assists (10.8) with 21.1 points per game. He's shooting 38% from beyond the arc, and on March 31 versus Toronto, Harden dropped 23 points and 11 dimes.
Forward Tobias Harris is a solid three-level scorer in the frontcourt. Harris has a sweet-shooting stroke from the perimeter while being a secure rebounder. The Tennessee product logs 14.8 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. In the March 27 contest against Denver, Harris tallied 16 points and five boards.
How to make Celtics vs. 76ers picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting the teams to combine for 233 points. The model also says one side of the spread has all of the value. You can only get the pick at SportsLine.
