76ers vs. Celtics Picks & Best Bets 25th Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Boston Celtics will meet the Philadelphia 76ers in NBA action on Wednesday at TD Garden, tipping off at 5:00 p.m. ET.
The Celtics will be led by Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis and Jaylen Brown, while the 76ers have Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George.
We have run 10,000 simulations of Wednesday's NBA matchup using innovative AI technology to highlight the best 76ers vs. Celtics bets, player props and predictions.
According to our predictions, the Celtics will likely beat the 76ers with a projected final score of 115-107.
To get the best value from these predictions, we continuously source the best odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the specified plays.
Our 76ers vs. Celtics Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's 76ers vs. Celtics picks combine the power of AI, statistics and analytics to produce NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
76ers vs. Celtics Game Information
- Game Date: Wednesday, December 25th, 2024
- Game Time: 5:00 p.m. ET
- Location: TD Garden
- Spread: 76ers +9.5 / Celtics -9.5
- Moneyline: 76ers +360 / Celtics -450
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 223.5 Points (-108/-110)
76ers +9.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the 76ers have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the Celtics have a probability of 46%.
- BetMGM offers odds of -105 for the 76ers +9.5, providing a favorable 3.1% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Over 223.5 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 223.5 at DraftKings Sportsbook, which offers the best odds for the over at -108.
- Our analysis shows a slightly higher likelihood that the total will go over 223.5 points.
76ers vs. Celtics Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Philadelphia 76ers at +360 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Boston Celtics are available at -450 with BetMGM.
According to the model, the Celtics are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 77% chance of prevailing.
Even though the Celtics are more likely to win, FanDuel Sportsbook offers +360 odds on the 76ers moneyline, providing an edge of 1.9%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for 76ers vs. Celtics
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Wednesday's 76ers vs. Celtics matchup.
Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | 31 | 9 | 5 | 1 |
| Tyrese Maxey | 25 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| Paul George | 18 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Kelly Oubre | 13 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
Paul George Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+152)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George Over 2.5 3-Pointers | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +152 |
- Our top prop bet for the 76ers is on Paul George to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 12.5% on the +152 odds offered by FanDuel.
Boston Celtics Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 23 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | 22 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| Jaylen Brown | 21 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Derrick White | 16 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Payton Pritchard | 11 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Jayson Tatum Under 27.5 Points Scored (-115)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum Under 27.5 Points Scored | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | -115 |
- Our best prop bet for the Celtics is on Jayson Tatum to score under 27.5 points.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 23 points, giving us an edge of 6.3% on the -115 odds offered by DraftKings.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
76ers vs. Celtics Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best 76ers vs. Celtics trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Kelly Oubre Jr. Over 0.5 Total Steals
Kelly Oubre Jr. has recorded at least one steal in 14 of his last 16 games (88% success rate). You can put money on him to do it again at odds of -240 (71% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Kelly Oubre Jr. Over 10.5 Points Scored
Kelly Oubre Jr. has scored more than 10.5 points in 17 of his last 25 appearances (68%). You can place a wager on him to have over 10.5 points again at odds of -130 (57%), available at DraftKings.
Paul George Over 1.5 Total Steals
Paul George has had more than 1.5 steals in 9 of his last 16 appearances (56%). You can wager on him to record over 1.5 steals again at odds of +140 (42%), again available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Paul George of the 76ers to knock down over 2.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 3 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're placing a bet on the 76ers +9.5 to cover.
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