Boston Celtics VS Philadelphia 76ers have both clubs dead even in the series after four matches. They play Game 5 today, and whoever wins will be just one victory away from a spot in the Eastern Conference Finals.
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Predictions and Betting Preview for Boston Celtics VS Philadelphia 76ers NBA Playoffs Game 5 Round 2
- Venue: TD Garden, Boston
- When: Tuesday, May 9th, 2023
- Time: 16:30 GMT
- Teams to play: Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers
- NBA Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 1.39
Odds by 1XBet and BetMGM.
Betting On The Boston Celtics
Regular Season Record: 57-25
- 1XBet Spread: -7.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 1.39
- 1XBet Over/Under: Over 212.5
- BetMGM Spread: -7.5
- BetMGM Moneyline: 1.33
- BetMGM Over/Under: Under 213.5
Boston let another victory slip through their fingers. With a shot that went up 3-1 in the series, they couldn’t make fast stops and leverage the little clutch chances on offense in Game 4. No matter what, they will be playing at home where they are most relaxed. Jayson Tatum and the team covered the spread in nine of their last 12 games as the home team.
Lately, they have also been dependable in terms of beating the spread after a defeat, given that they are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games after a loss. Although Joe Embiid held them to a couple of points in Game 4, the Celtics can take solace in the fact that they hold the new MVP down to only 44.4 per cent shooting from the field in the series.
Betting On The Philadelphia 76ers
Regular Season Record: 54-28
- 1XBet Spread: +7.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 3.86
- 1XBet Over/Under: Under 212.5
- BetMGM Spread: +7.5
- BetMGM Moneyline: 3.40
- BetMGM Over/Under: Over 213.5
Philadelphia is headed to Boston in high spirits after defeating the Celtics in Game 4, 116-115, last Sunday. This match showed what the 76ers can do when their two key players, Joel Embiid and James Harden are in sync. Embiid concluded with 34 points, while Harden created 42 points to come back from a forgettable match in Game 3.
Both players are now the first 76ers to score up to at least 30 points each in a playoff contest since 2021 when Embiid and Steph Curry achieved the same results against the Atlanta Hawks.
While the series is tilting towards Boston again, Philadelphia which is 4-1-1 against the spread in their last 6 games on the road, have good memories there, stealing Game 1 at TD Garden, 119-115. Philly wants to see more offensive activity from Tobias Harris, who had just nine points in Game 4.
See: Joel Embiid crowned 2022-23 NBA MVP over Nikola Jokić, Giannis Antetokounmpo
MatchPlug Prediction
Boston changed their ways and is still limiting Embiid to below .500 from the floor. Harden has gone cold again too. The Celtics may win Game 5.
Final Prediction: Boston Celtics moneyline.
