Celtics vs. 76ers Game 2 Betting Odds: Moneyline, Spread, Total, and Player Props

The Philadelphia 76ers were able to upset the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series despite regular-season MVP Joel Embiid sitting out due to injury.

Boston will look to equalize the series tonight, but their task is going to be a tough one with Embiid on track to return.

Game 2 tips off at 8:00 p.m. Eastern on TNT.

Here’s how the two teams stack up for Wednesday’s clash at the Garden.

76ers vs. Celtics Game 2 Betting Odds: Moneyline, Spread, and Total

• Moneyline:
  • 76ers: +275
  • Celtics: -340
• Spread: Celtics -7.5 (-110)
• Total: 216.5

76ers vs. Celtics Game 2 Projections

Win projections via numberFire

• Win odds: The Celtics are 69.5% likely to win.

76ers vs. Celtics Game 2 Player Props: Total Points, and Double Double Odds

• Total Points:
  • Jayson Tatum: 29.5
  • Jaylen Brown: 24.5
  • Marcus Smart: 11.5
  • Al Horford: 8.5
  • Derrick White: 12.5
  • Robert Williams: 7.5
  • Malcolm Brogdon: 14.5
  • Joel Embiid: 25.5
  • Tyrese Maxey: 21.5
  • James Harden: 21.5
  • Tobias Harris: 14.5
• To Record a Double Double
  • Jayson Tatum: +100
  • James Harden: +135
  • Jaylen Brown: +500
  • Tobias Harris: +600
  • Robert Williams: +550
  • Al Horford: +950
  • Marcus Smart: +1400

76ers vs. Celtics Advanced Stats Breakdown

nERD via numberFire. Adjusted offensive/defensive ratings, pace, and shot distribution via DunksAndThrees.

• 76ers:
  • nERD: 63.3 (4th)
  • Adjusted Offensive Rating: 117.9 (3rd)
  • Adjusted Defensive Rating: 113.5 (9th)
  • Pace: 97.0 (27th)
  • Shot Distribution and Efficiency:
    • Rim: 34.5% (17th) - 62.2% (24th)
    • Mid: 26.6% (17th) - 45.9% (5th)
    • 3PT: 39.0% (12th) - 38.7% (1st)
• Celtics:
  • nERD: 67.0 (1st)
  • Adjusted Offensive Rating: 117.9 (2nd)
  • Adjusted Defensive Rating: 111.3 (3rd)
  • Pace: 98.8 (17th)
  • Shot Distribution and Efficiency:
    • Rim: 32.3% (24th) - 65.1% (8th)
    • Mid: 19.7% (1st) - 42.9% (18th)
    • 3PT: 48.0% (2nd) - 37.7% (6th)

76ers vs. Celtics Game 2 Analysis

The 76ers played excellent basketball in the Game 1 victory by committing just six total turnovers, but it was James Harden’s clutch 45-point performance that helped the team snag a win from the first-seed Celtics.

By comparison, the Celtics turned the ball over 16 times in Game 1. They’ll need to tighten that up if they are to beat a Philly squad that is expected to get back Embiid. Boston's 13.4 turnovers per game in the regular season ranked as the seventh-fewest, so they have room for improvement in that regard. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown lead the Celtics in numberFire’s projected points with 26.8 and 24.4, respectively.