The Boston Celtics welcome the Philadelphia 76ers to TD Garden to start the season. Action begins at 7:30 pm ET on Wednesday, Oct. 28 and can be seen on CNE and CSP.
Last year’s first-round playoff blowout is still in the air, as the Boston Celtics look to position themselves for a deeper run this season. The Philadelphia 76ers missed the playoffs last year, finishing 18-64. They hope for a better season and to be more competitive in the Eastern Conference.
The Celtics are a heavy nine-point favorite at home and the Over/Under (O/U) for this matchup is set at 201 points.
Predictions: SU Winner – Bos, ATS Winner – Bos, O/U – Over
Notes
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston’s last 8 games.
Boston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston’s last 6 games at home.
Boston is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home.
Boston is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games at home.
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston’s last 7 games when playing Philadelphia.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston’s last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia.
Boston is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Philadelphia.