Philly advanced to the playoffs with a play-in tournament win over the Orlando Magic, but it is facing an uphill battle in this series with Joel Embiid (appendectomy) still out of the lineup. Embiid\u2019s status for the series is up in the air, and Philly lacked an offensive punch in Game 1 that it needs to compete with Boston\u2019s elite attack.<\/p>\n
The Sixers shot just 38.9 percent from the field and 17.4 percent from 3 in Game 1, and they\u2019ll need to completely flip those numbers if they want to hang around in Game 2. Boston is favored by 13.5 points at home, making it the biggest favorite on the boards on Tuesday.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s take a look at the latest odds, a player prop to consider and my prediction for Game 2 of this first-round matchup.\u00a0<\/p>\n
76ers vs. Celtics Odds, Spread and Total<\/p>\n
Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook<\/a><\/p>\n Spread<\/p>\n 76ers +13.5 (-110)Celtics -13.5 (-110)<\/p>\n Moneyline<\/p>\n Total<\/p>\n 216.5 (Over -110\/Under -110)76ers vs. Celtics How to WatchDate: Tuesday, April 21Time: 7:00 p.m. ESTVenue: TD GardenHow to Watch (TV): NBCSN\/PeacockSeries: Boston leads 1-076ers vs. Celtics Injury Reports76ers Injury ReportTyrese Maxey \u2013 availableJoel Embiid \u2013 outCeltics Injury ReportRon Harper Jr. \u2013 probable76ers vs. Celtics Best NBA Prop BetsCeltics Best NBA Prop BetJayson Tatum OVER 9.5 Rebounds (-131)<\/p>\n Earlier today, I shared in my NBA Best Bets column \u2013 Peter\u2019s Points \u2013 why Tatum is a great bet as a rebounder:\u00a0<\/p>\n Jayson Tatum continued his elite postseason rebounding in Sunday\u2019s Game 1, grabbing seven first-quarter rebounds and finishing with 11 boards in just over 32 minutes of action.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n This is a continuation of his great rebounding since he returned from an Achilles injury in March. Tatum ended the regular season averaging 10.0 rebounds per game in 16 games, and he put up 10 games with double-digit rebounds.<\/p>\n With Joel Embiid (appendectomy) still out of the lineup, this Philly team is really shaky on the glass. During the regular season, the Sixers were 21st in rebound percentage and 22nd in the league in opponent rebounds per game.<\/p>\n Tatum is Boston\u2019s best rebounder \u2013 even when Neemias Queta is in the game \u2013 and he\u2019s shown that over the course of multiple playoff runs. Tatum has averaged 11.5, 9.7 and 10.5 rebounds per game in the last three postseasons, making him a worthwhile bet to reach 10 boards on Tuesday night.\u00a0<\/p>\n 76ers vs. Celtics Prediction and Pick<\/p>\n These teams combined for 217 or fewer points in three of their four regular season meetings, and Game 1 followed a similar trend, even though Boston hung 123 on a shaky Philly defense.<\/p>\n The total finished at 214 on Sunday, and I think we\u2019ll see yet another low-scoring affair in Game 2 if Boston is able to dictate the pace.\u00a0<\/p>\n Boston hit the UNDER in 52 of its 82 games during the regular season (the most in the NBA), and it ranked 30th in the league in pace and No. 1 in opponent points per game. That\u2019s a perfect recipe for an UNDER, especially with Philly down Embiid.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Sixers are likely going to shoot better than they did in Game 1 \u2013 38.9 percent from the field and 17.4 percent from 3 \u2013 but Boston has now held Philly to 108 or fewer points in four straight meetings.\u00a0<\/p>\n I\u2019ll follow the UNDER trend with Boston looking to take a 2-0 series lead.\u00a0<\/p>\n Pick: UNDER 216.5 (-110 at DraftKings)<\/a><\/p>\n Odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.<\/p>\n If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.<\/p>\n Find Peter Dewey’s\u00a0NBA betting record here<\/a>\u00a0(futures included). You can also follow my daily plays on \u00a0BetStamp here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Claim the latest\u00a0DraftKings promo code<\/a>\u00a0offer today. Sign up and get\u00a0$300 in bonus bets instantly when you make your first $5 bet<\/a>\u00a0and that bet wins.<\/p>\n
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