NBA prediction Odds, stats Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics

NBA Prediction

Philadelphia 76ers

Boston Celtics

Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Location: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA
TV: ESPN, NBC Sports Boston, NBC Sports Philadelphia
Live Stream: Fubo

Prediction: The Boston Celtics (39-16, 2nd in East) visit the Philadelphia 76ers (20-34, 11th in East) on February 21, 2025 at Wells Fargo Center. Boston is surging toward the top seed in the East, while Philadelphia is struggling without Joel Embiid, looking to snap a rough stretch and keep their slim postseason hopes alive.

Despite being on the road, Boston comes in as 4.5-point favorites, thanks to their elite offense and defensive depth. The over/under is set at 224.5 points, reflecting the scoring firepower on both sides.

Can Paul George and Tyrese Maxey carry Philly at home, or will Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown steal another big road win? Let’s break it all down.

Team Comparison

Category	Celtics	76ers
Record	39-16 (2nd East)	20-34 (11th East)
Points Per Game	117.2 (6th)	109.1 (26th)
Points Allowed	107.7 (4th)	110.4 (9th)
Rebounds Per Game	45.1 (9th)	39.0 (20th)
3-Pointers Made	16.2 (2nd)	12.9 (18th)
Assists Per Game	28.5 (17th)	23.0 (29th)
Turnovers Per Game	12.1 (4th)	13.4 (10th)

Player Comparison

Top Performer	Celtics	76ers
Star Player	Jayson Tatum: 27.3 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 4.4 APG	Paul George: 24.1 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 4.8 APG, 1.7 SPG
Secondary Scorer	Jaylen Brown: 22.1 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 3.1 APG	Tyrese Maxey: 22.7 PPG, 5.9 APG, 3.2 RPG
3-Point Threat	Kristaps Porziņģis: 38.5% 3PT	Buddy Hield: 40.4% 3PT
Playmaker	Jrue Holiday: 6.7 APG	Tyrese Maxey: 5.9 APG
Defensive Presence	Jrue Holiday: 1.9 SPG	Paul Reed: 1.3 BPG

📌 Philadelphia 76ers: Playing at home without Joel Embiid, the Sixers are relying heavily on Paul George and Tyrese Maxey to generate offense. They need Tobias Harris and Paul Reed to step up in the paint against Boston’s bigs. The home crowd at Wells Fargo Center could be a major factor.

📌 Boston Celtics: The Celtics have been strong on the road (18-8) and remain one of the most well-balanced teams in the NBA. With Tatum and Brown leading the offense, their elite three-point shooting (16.2 per game) and strong perimeter defense will challenge Philly’s weakened frontcourt.

🔹 Betting Trends:

Celtics: 16-10 ATS on the road this season
76ers: 14-10 ATS at home
Over/Under: Celtics games have gone over in 55% of matchups, while Sixers games hit the over in 48%

🔥 X-Factor: Paul George – Can he take over offensively and neutralize Boston’s wings without Embiid? His ability to score efficiently and defend Jayson Tatum will be critical.

Final Prediction

The Sixers have been resilient at home, but without Joel Embiid, they may struggle to contain Boston’s high-powered offense and rebounding advantage. Expect a tight battle early, but the Celtics’ depth and defense should allow them to pull away late.

🏀 Prediction: Celtics 114, 76ers 107

✅ Best Bet: Celtics -4.5

📊 Over/Under: Under 224.5

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