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MVP Embiid, 76ers Look to Clinch Series vs. Celtics

The division rival Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers are set to renew hostilities on Thursday when they meet at Wells Fargo Center.

(Photo by Getty Images) Joel Embiid

Boston (2-3) at Philadelphia (3-2)

When: 7:30 PM ET, Thursday, May 11, 2023
Where: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Where to watch: ESPN

Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total

Boston Celtics @ Philadelphia 76ers
Moneyline

Boston Celtics   -135
Philadelphia 76ers   +115

Boston Celtics @ Philadelphia 76ers
Point Spread

Boston Celtics   -2.5 (-110)
Philadelphia 76ers   2.5 (-110)

Boston Celtics @ Philadelphia 76ers
Total

Over   212.5 (-110)
Under   212.5 (-110)

(Get real-time live scores & latest betting odds here!)

Team Record & Betting Stats

Name Record ATS Offense Defense
Boston 63-30 51-41-1 117.91 111.51
Philadelphia 61-30 54-36-1 114.31 110.24
Name ATS Home ATS Away OU Record
Boston 27-20 24-21-1 49-42-2
Philadelphia 28-17 26-19-1 49-42

Boston Celtics Last 5 Games

Opponent score Result line Total ATS Result
PHI 103-115 L -8 213.5 L/O
PHI 115-116 L 0 213.5 L/O
PHI 114-102 W -2 214 W/O
PHI 121-87 W -7.5 215 W/U
PHI 115-119 L -10.5 215 L/O

Philadelphia 76ers Last 5 Games

Opponent score Result line Total ATS Result
BOS 115-103 W 8 213.5 W/O
BOS 116-115 W 0 213.5 W/O
BOS 102-114 L 2 214 L/O
BOS 87-121 L 7.5 215 L/U
BOS 119-115 W 10.5 215 W/O

Game Preview

The Philadelphia 76ers are on the verge of advancing to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2001. They just need one more victory.

The Sixers will look to eliminate the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Thursday in Philadelphia. The Sixers took a 3-2 series lead with a 115-103 victory in Game 5 on Tuesday in Boston.

Joel Embiid led the way 33 points despite nagging knee soreness, and Tyrese Maxey added 30.

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Betting Odds Trends

Boston Celtics
Boston is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games
Boston is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Boston’s last 9 games
Boston is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston’s last 5 games on the road
Boston is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Philadelphia
Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston’s last 8 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia is 8-2-1 ATS in its last 11 games
Philadelphia is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games
Philadelphia is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Boston
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games when playing Boston
Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia’s last 8 games when playing at home against Boston

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Boston Celtics Injuries

Player Status/Updated
Danilo Gallinari out for season – Knee – 9/8/22

Philadelphia 76ers Injuries

Player Status/Updated
Joel Embiid Ques Thurs – Knee – 5/10/23

NBA Parlay Picks & Free Predictions

Final Score: Boston 112-106
Expert Pick: Boston -2½ & Over 212½
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $360 in total Payout

NBA Odds source: 365 Sportsbook

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