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Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Friday when the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers meet at Wells Fargo Center.

Philadelphia was a 117-109 winner in its last match at home against the Celtics. They covered the -4.5-point spread as favorites, while the total score of 226 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Boston was a 117-109 loser in its last match on the road against the 76ers. They failed to cover the +4.5-point spread as underdogs, while the total score of 226 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Boston:
Team record: 8-5 SU,7-6 ATS
Boston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Boston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Boston is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road

Philadelphia:
Team record: 10-5 SU,8-6-1 ATS
Philadelphia is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 8 games
Philadelphia is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games at home

Next up:
Boston home to Cleveland Sunday, January 24
Philadelphia at Detroit Saturday, January 23