The Boston Celtics will aim for their fourth consecutive victory when they face the Philadelphia 76ers in an Atlantic Division matchup on Tuesday night. Boston enters the game with an 8-2 record following a 117-97 win at Milwaukee on Sunday, while Philadelphia leads the division at 9-2 after defeating Chicago 127-121 on the same day.
Game Information and Odds
Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET from the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. According to CBS Sports Headlines, Boston is a 1.5-point favorite in the latest odds, and the over/under is set at 217.5 points. The money line lists the Celtics at -115 and the 76ers at +105.
Model Predictions and Projections
Before finalizing any wagers, the SportsLine Projection Model has simulated the matchup 10,000 times. The model enters Week 4 of the 2026-27 season on a 28-12 run on top-rated spread picks dating back to last season, and has generated nearly $19,000 in profit for $100 players on top-rated NBA picks since 2018.
For this game, the model’s simulations project the Over on the 217.5-point total, with the Over hitting in 60% of simulations and a total projection of 225 points. The Over previously hit in the most recent meeting between the two teams and in Philadelphia’s last outing. Boston averages 115 points per game this season, ranking No. 14 in scoring, while Philadelphia averages 111 points.
Individual projections from the model expect four Celtics players to score in double figures, led by Jayson Tatum with an average of 26.6 points. For the 76ers, five players are projected to exceed 12 points, paced by Tyrese Maxey at 24.2 points.
Additionally, after simulating every possession 10,000 times, the model indicates that one side of the point spread covers nearly 70% of the time.
