YTD: 243-103 +91.30u
Philadelphia +12' (5x)
-Boston has a little bit of a reputation as a slow starter in marquee series like this. In 2023, the Celtics lost Game 1 against the Sixers as a 10-point home favorite in the Eastern Conference semifinals, then lost Game 1 against the Heat as a 7.5-point home favorite in the Eastern Conference Finals. In 2024, Boston needed overtime to get past Indiana in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals as a 9.5-point home favorite. Last year, Boston lost Game 1 to the Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals as a nine-point home favorite. Boston played at the slowest pace in the league this season which makes it harder to create the necessary separation for a spread like this. Play Philadelphia plus the points...........
Philadelphia +12' (5x)
-Boston has a little bit of a reputation as a slow starter in marquee series like this. In 2023, the Celtics lost Game 1 against the Sixers as a 10-point home favorite in the Eastern Conference semifinals, then lost Game 1 against the Heat as a 7.5-point home favorite in the Eastern Conference Finals. In 2024, Boston needed overtime to get past Indiana in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals as a 9.5-point home favorite. Last year, Boston lost Game 1 to the Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals as a nine-point home favorite. Boston played at the slowest pace in the league this season which makes it harder to create the necessary separation for a spread like this. Play Philadelphia plus the points...........

