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Boston (2-3) at Philadelphia (4-0)
- When: Oct 31 2025, 7:00 PM
- Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- TV: Prime Video
Boston vs Philadelphia Preview & Prediction
Spread: Philadelphia -2.0
Moneyline: Philadelphia (-125)
Total: 234.0
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Outlook
The Sixers are off to a scorching start, looking nothing like the injury-plagued squad that stumbled through last season’s 24-win disaster. Philadelphia has stormed out to a 4-0 record, and they’ve shown grit in every outing, including a dramatic 139-134 overtime comeback win over Washington.
Tyrese Maxey has been electric, averaging nearly 38 points per game while shooting close to 50% from deep. Even with Joel Embiid limited to around 20 minutes due to knee management, the MVP big man remains highly effective, putting up 25 points in his last outing. Rookie VJ Edgecombe and young center Adem Bona continue to contribute valuable minutes, while Quentin Grimes is emerging as another dependable option after his 23-point, all-around effort against the Wizards.
Coach Nick Nurse has the team playing with energy and resilience, even with a short rotation. The Sixers have proven they can overcome adversity, a key sign for bettors looking to ride their momentum in the early season.
Betting Angle: Philadelphia’s hot start, combined with their strong home-court energy and Maxey’s unstoppable rhythm, makes them a solid play at -2 if Embiid stays effective within his minutes cap.
Boston Celtics Betting Outlook
Boston has rebounded nicely from a shaky 0-3 start, stringing together two wins capped by a dominant 125-105 blowout over Cleveland. Jaylen Brown led the charge with 30 points, while Sam Hauser found his groove from distance with 21. The supporting cast has quietly stepped up, Neemias Queta and Josh Minott combined for a massive 28 rebounds, giving the Celtics some needed interior presence.
Coach Joe Mazzulla’s squad appears to be finding its identity again, focusing on energy and ball movement after an inconsistent first week. Brown remains confident but realistic, reminding everyone the season is young and the team’s chemistry is still developing.
Boston will be hungry for revenge after dropping the opener to Philadelphia 117-116, where Maxey and Edgecombe combined for a ridiculous 74 points. Expect the Celtics to tighten up defensively this time around.
Betting Angle: The Celtics’ recent improvements are encouraging, but back-to-back road games against a red-hot Philly team could spell trouble. Boston’s value lies with the Over (234.0), both teams can push the pace, and neither side has consistently slowed opposing offenses yet.
NBA Prediction & Betting Angle
The Sixers’ confidence and conditioning look a cut above early in the season. Even with Embiid’s minutes capped, Maxey is playing like a star, and the supporting pieces are thriving under Nick Nurse. Boston’s trending upward, but Philadelphia’s current momentum is too strong to fade at home.
Final Score: 76ers 122, Celtics 116
Lean: Philadelphia -2.0
Total: Over 234.0
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