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Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers
Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Sunday when the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers meet at Wells Fargo Center.
Oddsmakers opened the Celtics as -2.5-point favorites versus the 76ers, while the game's total opened at 214.
Last time out for Philadelphia, they were a 114-102 loser as they battled the Celtics at home. The 76ers failed to cover in the match as a +2-point underdog, while 216 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Boston, they were a 114-102 winner as they battled the 76ers on the road. The Celtics covered in the match as a -2-point favorite, while 216 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Boston:
Team record: 63-28 SU,51-39-1 ATS
Boston is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games
Boston is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston's last 7 games
Philadelphia:
Team record: 59-30 SU,52-36-1 ATS
Philadelphia is 6-2-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Philadelphia is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
Next up:
Boston home to Philadelphia Tuesday, May 9