76ers vs. Celtics Game 2 Prediction - NBA Playoffs 2023

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76ers vs. Celtics Game 2 Prediction - NBA Playoffs 2023

NBA action continues on Wednesday at 8:00PM ET as the Philadelphia 76ers take on the favored Boston Celtics in the 2023 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden.

Dimers' top betting picks for 76ers vs. Celtics, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured in this article.

 

Who Will Win: 76ers vs. Celtics Game 2

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's 76ers-Celtics NBA Playoffs matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Celtics a 74% chance of defeating the 76ers.

The NBA Playoffs is an annual postseason tournament held to determine the league's champion.

A total of 16 teams, including the 76ers and Celtics, made the NBA Playoffs 2023, which consists of four rounds: the First Round, Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals, and NBA Finals.

Each round of the NBA Playoffs is contested as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins advancing to the next round until a champion is crowned.

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76ers vs. Celtics Game 2 Odds

  • Spread: Celtics -7.5 (-108), 76ers +7.5 (-110)
  • Moneyline: Celtics -320, 76ers +270
  • Total: Over/Under 215.5 (-108/-110)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Celtics are listed as -7.5 favorites against the 76ers, with -108 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog 76ers (+7.5) to cover the spread, PointsBet has the best odds currently on offer at -110.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Celtics at -320, which means you can risk $320 to win $100, for a total payout of $420, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the 76ers at +270, where you can bet $100 to profit $270, earning a total payout of $370, if they win.

The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 215.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -108, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out all of the sportsbooks available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the 76ers (+7.5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 215.5-point Over/Under has a 53% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for 76ers vs. Celtics Game 2

 

Our best bets are based on world-class modeling and betting intelligence to help you make smarter investments with the legal sportsbooks in your state.

While the Celtics are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the 76ers moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

76ers vs. Celtics Game 2 Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Philadelphia vs. Boston at TD Garden on Wednesday has the Celtics prevailing 111-104.

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Dimers has full coverage of Wednesday's 76ers-Celtics matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live scores.

76ers vs. Celtics Game 2 Player Props

Looking for Philadelphia vs. Boston prop bets and player prop picks? DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.

Joel Embiid is expected to step up for the 76ers with 33 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists, while Jayson Tatum is projected to finish with 33 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for the Celtics.

76ers Projected Box Score

  • Joel Embiid: 33 PTS, 11 REB, 4 AST
  • James Harden: 22 PTS, 6 REB, 11 AST
  • Tyrese Maxey: 21 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST
  • Tobias Harris: 15 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST
  • De'Anthony Melton: 10 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST

Celtics Projected Box Score

  • Jayson Tatum: 33 PTS, 10 REB, 6 AST
  • Jaylen Brown: 29 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST
  • Malcolm Brogdon: 16 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST
  • Derrick White: 15 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST
  • Marcus Smart: 13 PTS, 3 REB, 6 AST

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this article for the latest betting insights before 76ers vs. Celtics on Wednesday May 3, 2023.

 

76ers vs. Celtics Game 2 2023 NBA Playoffs

Wednesday's matchup between the Celtics and 76ers in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to begin at 8:00PM ET.

  • Who: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics
  • Date: Wednesday May 3, 2023
  • Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
  • Venue: TD Garden

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The 76ers and Celtics aren't the only two NBA teams you can bet on tonight. DimersBOT never stops and we've got picks and top bets for every single NBA matchup via our NBA Predictions page.

Not only do we provide with you first-class predictions, but we also have projected box scores, player props, and recommended bets for the Spread, Over/Under and Moneyline. Sound good? Hell yeah it does!

In addition to NBA picks and predictions, we also provide the best NBA prop bets for today, projecting points, rebounds, assists, and more against the top odds available every day of the NBA season.

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Kevin Hansen specializes in NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL content, using data-driven insights for sports betting. He provides simple, actionable betting tips to help bettors find an edge and pick winners.

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