Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics NBA Playoffs Game 1 predictions

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Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics NBA Playoffs Game 1 predictions

The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics play on Monday in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinals NBA Playoffs series.

The game is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. MST and can be seen on TNT.

Who will win the game?

Boston is -400 on the moneyline, while Philadelphia is +325.

The over/under for the game is set at 213.5 points.

FanDuel: Celtics 110, 76ers 104

Tyler Maher writes: "Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are both coming in hot after torching the Hawks in the first round. Philly will keep things close with its elite defense, but Boston's superior firepower should prevail."

Dimers: Celtics 111, 76ers 103

It writes: "Dimers.com's predicted final score for Philadelphia vs. Boston at TD Garden on Monday has the Celtics winning 111-103."

Sportsbook Wire: Celtics 116, 76ers 112

It writes: "The Celtics average 7.0 more points per game (117.9) than the 76ers allow (110.9). When Boston scores more than 110.9 points, it is 38-20-2 against the spread and 48-12 overall. Philadelphia is 41-18 against the spread and 43-16 overall when giving up fewer than 117.9 points. The 76ers’ 115.2 points per game are just 3.8 more points than the 111.4 the Celtics give up to opponents."

ESPN: Celtics have a 56.3% chance to win Game 1 vs. 76ers

The site gives Philadelphia a 43.7% shot at picking up the win in Boston.

Bangthebook.com: Take the Celtics to cover vs. 76ers in Game 1

Vince Senick writes: "Boston has been good against the spread and have covered the spread in eight of their last 10 games played. The Celtics have won nine of their last 10 games at TD Garden. Philadelphia has not covered the spread in any of their last five games against Boston."