The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET from TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The game will broadcast live on NBCS-BOS.
The Celtics are 3.5-point favorites over the Sixers on the spread (Celtics -3.5), with the over/under set at 229 total points. Boston is a -155 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Philadelphia +130 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my 76ers vs. Celtics predictions and NBA picks for Wednesday, October 22.
My 76ers vs Celtics Prediction
- 76ers vs Celtics picks: Joel Embiid Over 4.5 Assists + VJ Edgecombe Over 11.5 Points (+253)
My Celtics vs. 76ers best bet is a parlay combining Joel Embiid and VJ Edgecombe player props, with the best prices currently available at bet365. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
76ers vs Celtics Odds
| 76ers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+3.5 -110 | 229 -110o / -110u | +130 |
| Celtics Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-3.5 -110 | 229 -110o / -110u | -155 |
76ers vs Celtics NBA Preview, Betting Predictions
VJ Edgecombe Over 11.5 Points
To start us off, we’re taking the rookie to go over 11.5 points.
It seems clear that Edgecombe is going to start tonight. He’s been an extremely exciting player for Sixers fans in the preseason.
He certainly does not lack in the effort department, and seems like he can kind of do it all.
Although we always take preseason results with a grain of salt, he went over the 11.5 line twice in three games played.
The only game that he fell below 11.5 points, he finished with 10.
Still, without Paul George in the lineup for the 76ers, he should have enough volume to see this through tonight.
Pick: VJ Edgecombe Over 11.5 Points (-110)
Joel Embiid Over 4.5 Assists
We’re also taking Embiid over 4.5 assists.
He’s gonna get double-teamed a ton tonight, especially now that his Achilles heel, Al Horford, is no longer a member of the Celtics.
In Embiid's sole preseason game, the big man recorded eight assists.
I’m looking at him to take on more of a role as creator for this Sixers' offense, even if it’s an attempt to preserve his body and reduce some injury risk this season.
An exciting game here focused on what potentially could be the Sixers' last chance to win a trophy in The Process Era.
Pick: Joel Embiid Over 4.5 Assists (-115)
76ers vs Celtics Parlay Picks
- VJ Edgecombe Over 11.5 Points (-110)
- Joel Embiid Over 4.5 Assists (-115)
Parlay Payout: +253
Spread
I'm not betting either side of the spread in this matchup.
Moneyline
I will also be staying away from the moneyline market.
Over/Under
My Celtics vs 76ers betting predictions are on VJ Edgecombe over 11.5 points and Joel Embiid over 4.5 assists.
Celtics vs 76ers Betting Trends
