Celtics vs. 76ers Prediction: Boston Predicted to Win Thursday's NBA Matchup [2/20/2025]

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Our expert prediction for Thursday's Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers matchup.

Boston Celtics-Philadelphia 76ers Predictions and Game Preview.
Wells Fargo Center sets the stage for the NBA matchup between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers this Thursday.

NBA action continues on Thursday at 7:00PM ET as the favored Boston Celtics lock horns with the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center.

Based on updated simulation results and today’s injury updates, Dimers' proven NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Celtics as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Boston-Philadelphia game 10,000 times," said Damien Souness from Dimers.

"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Celtics with a win probability of 71% and the 76ers with 29%."

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the 76ers lineup will feature stars like Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George, while the Celtics will look to Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis.

For expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Celtics vs. 76ers predictions page.

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Sixers vs. Celtics Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread?

Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NBA matchup between the Celtics and 76ers 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model currently gives the Celtics a 71% chance of beating the 76ers. Our predicted final score has the Celtics winning 116-109.

According to our model, the 76ers (+6.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 225.5-point over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Pre-Game Probabilities
Last Updated: 11:37PM, Feb 20
Spread
Over / Under
Moneyline
Celtics
76ers +7.0
47%
53%
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76ers
Celtics BOS
76ers +7.0
47%
53%
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Celtics vs. 76ers Odds

We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type Celtics 76ers
Spread -6.5 (-110) +6.5 (-110)
Moneyline -240 +205
Total o225.5 (-110) u225.5 (-105)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Celtics vs. 76ers Picks and Best Bets

Our model's biggest edge in today's Celtics vs. 76ers matchup is on the over/under.

Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NBA picks for every game throughout the season.

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Celtics vs. 76ers Player Props

Looking for Boston vs. Philadelphia NBA player props? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Wells Fargo Center.

Jayson Tatum is expected to lead the Celtics in scoring, while Joel Embiid is projected to be the top scorer for the 76ers.

Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every NBA game this season.

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Celtics vs. Sixers Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Thursday's matchup between the 76ers and Celtics at Wells Fargo Center is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Thursday's Celtics vs. 76ers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Boston vs. Philadelphia picks, be sure to check out the latest NBA predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

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Conclusion

We predict the Celtics, with a 71% win probability, will likely beat the 76ers on Thursday.

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