Philadelphia @ Boston Picks & Props

Patrick Beverley has sunk just 18.5% of his attempts from beyond the arc this year, a sizeable decrease from his 30.6 rate last year. In contrast to last year's 3.5 rate, Patrick Beverley's 3-point attempts have declined this year to 0.9 per game. The Philadelphia 76ers check in as the 9th-least aggressive offense in the NBA as the road team this year as it relates to shot attempts from beyond the arc. The 7th-most sluggish pace home team in the NBA this year has been the 76ers. The 76ers are expected to experience a decrease in plays in this contest from competing against the 4th-most sluggish pace visiting offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Celtics).

Joel Embiid has tallied 3.8 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games on his home court, 0.8 higher than he's tallied overall this season at home. The Philadelphia 76ers check in as the 9th-least aggressive offense in the NBA as the road team this year as it relates to shot attempts from beyond the arc. The 7th-most sluggish pace home team in the NBA this year has been the 76ers. The 76ers are expected to experience a decrease in plays in this contest from competing against the 4th-most sluggish pace visiting offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Celtics). This year when they are on the road, the other team's starting Cs have attempted 2.6 foul shots per game (9th-lowest in the NBA) against the Celtics, facing an uphill battle to get to the free-throw line.

Payton Pritchard has converted a terrific 55.9% of his shot attempts from the field this season, quite a bit more than his 33.8 mark last season. Payton Pritchard has successfully made a terrific 56.9% of his shots from behind the three-point arc this year, quite a bit more than his 29.9 mark last year. Payton Pritchard has played an impressive 20.3 minutes per game this year, quite a bit more than his 11.6 minutes per game last year. Payton Pritchard has averaged 1.1 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the lowest-fouling players in the league (20th percentile). The matchup vs. the 76ers is a tough one for shots from behind the three-point arc; the other team has tallied the 4th-fewest 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (31.3).

The Philadelphia 76ers check in as the 9th-least aggressive offense in the NBA as the road team this year as it relates to shot attempts from beyond the arc. The matchup against Boston is a hard one; when the Celtics have the home court advantage, they have allowed the 15th-least points per game in the league to opposing starting SGs this year (12.4). The 7th-most sluggish pace home team in the NBA this year has been the 76ers. The 76ers are expected to experience a decrease in plays in this contest from competing against the 4th-most sluggish pace visiting offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Celtics). This year when they are the visiting team, the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted 1.6 free throws per game (14th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Celtics, finding it difficult to draw fouls.

Out of all players in the NBA, Paul Reed rates in the 24th percentile for playing time, logging only 15.1 minutes per game when playing away from home this year. Paul Reed has tallied 2.9 personal fouls per game this season, a significant increase from his 1.8 fouls per game last season. The Philadelphia 76ers check in as the 9th-least aggressive offense in the NBA as the road team this year as it relates to shot attempts from beyond the arc. The 7th-most sluggish pace home team in the NBA this year has been the 76ers. The 76ers are expected to experience a decrease in plays in this contest from competing against the 4th-most sluggish pace visiting offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Celtics).

Relative to last year's 37.3% clip, Tobias Harris's three-point efficiency has fallen this year to 27.2%. The Philadelphia 76ers check in as the 9th-least aggressive offense in the NBA as the road team this year as it relates to shot attempts from beyond the arc. The 7th-most sluggish pace home team in the NBA this year has been the 76ers. The 76ers are expected to experience a decrease in plays in this contest from competing against the 4th-most sluggish pace visiting offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Celtics). Tobias Harris will not enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home stadium generally lowers player production across the board.

Robert Covington has successfully made a terrific 44.8% of his three-point shots this year, a significant increase from his 38.5 rate last year. Offensive rebounds save possession and spark added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Philadelphia 76ers rank 8thbest in in the NBA while at home with 12.1 offensive rebounds per game this year. This year when they are playing at home, the other team has captured 10.0 offensive boards per game (7th-lowest in the league) against the Boston Celtics (losing possessions that could otherwise bring about further chances for offense). The matchup vs. the Celtics is a difficult one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing clubs have attempted a mere 18.9 foul shots per game this year (3rd-least in the league).

Relative to last season's 42.1% rate, Sam Hauser's field goal effectiveness has risen this season to 49.0%. Relative to last season's 1.8 mark, Sam Hauser's 3-pointers hit have spiked this season to 3.4 per game. Sam Hauser has tallied a terrific 22.2 minutes per game this year, a big improvement over his 14.2 minutes per game last year. The matchup vs. the 76ers is a tough one for shots from behind the three-point arc; the other team has tallied the 4th-fewest 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (31.3). Offensive rebounds continue possession and spark bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Celtics rank 5thbest in in the league while playing at home with 11.3 offensive rebounds per game over the last 8 games.

In contrast to last year's 9.9 rate, Jaylen Brown's shots sunk have jumped this year to 9.8 per game. Jaylen Brown has attempted 6.8 three-pointers per game this year, ranking in the 90th percentile among all players in the league. Out of all players in the league, Jaylen Brown rates in the 85th percentile for playing time, posting a monstrous 32.4 minutes per game this year. Offensive rebounds continue possession and spark bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Celtics rank 5thbest in in the league while playing at home with 11.3 offensive rebounds per game over the last 8 games. Out of all players in the league, Jaylen Brown rates in the 84th percentile for getting to the charity stripe, registering a monstrous 4.0 free throws per game this year.

In comparison to last season's 15.6 mark, Tyrese Maxey's shots from the field have jumped this season to 20.2 per game. Compared to last year's 2.7 mark, Tyrese Maxey's three-pointers made have risen this year to 3.3 per game. Tyrese Maxey has averaged 38.0 minutes per game when playing away from home this year, ranking him in the 100th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league. This year when they are the visiting squad, the opposition's starting PGs have tallied 7.3 3-point attempts per game (30th-highest in the league) vs. the Celtics, making this a positive matchup. Offensive rebounds save possession and spark added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Philadelphia 76ers rank 8thbest in in the NBA while at home with 12.1 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Al Horford has attempted a measly 3.8 three-pointers per game this year, a sizeable decrease from his 5.1 mark last year. Compared to last season's 30.1 mark, Al Horford's playing time has declined this season to 25.3 minutes per game. The Boston Celtics have played at the 4th-least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Celtics will likely experience a decrease in opportunities today from squaring off against the 7th-slowest pace home team in the league this year (the 76ers). The Philadelphia 76ers have allowed the 10th-most offensive boards per game (11.8) in the league to their opposition over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Out of all players in the league, Jayson Tatum rates in the 96th percentile, logging a whopping 26.9 points per game playing at home this year. Jayson Tatum has attempted 8.8 threes per game playing at home this year, placing him in the 98th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Jayson Tatum has been on the court for 35.3 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 97th percentile. Offensive rebounds continue possession and spark bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Celtics rank 5thbest in in the league while playing at home with 11.3 offensive rebounds per game over the last 8 games. Over the last 5 games when they are playing at home, the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted 4.7 free throws per game (23rd-highest in the league) against the Philadelphia 76ers, easily managing to draw fouls.

Among all players in the league, Derrick White comes in at the 80th percentile for 3-pointers made, registering 2.1 per game this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Derrick White lands in the 75th percentile for playing time, totaling an enormous 30.5 minutes per game when playing on the road this year. Offensive rebounds continue possession and spark bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Celtics rank 5thbest in in the league while playing at home with 11.3 offensive rebounds per game over the last 8 games. Derrick White has sunk a whopping 2.8 free throws per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 2.0 rate last year. Derrick White will have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on your home court generally improves stat production in all stat categories.

Jrue Holiday has been on the court for 32.1 minutes per game while playing at home this year, putting him in the 84th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league. This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing starting PGs have tallied 20.9 points per game (26th-most in the NBA) against the 76ers, creating a favorable matchup for offensive production. Offensive rebounds continue possession and spark bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Celtics rank 5thbest in in the league while playing at home with 11.3 offensive rebounds per game over the last 8 games. This year when they are at home, opposing starting PGs have attempted 6.9 foul shots per game (30th-most in the NBA) vs. the Philadelphia 76ers, making it fairly effortless to draw fouls. Jrue Holiday stands to see an increase in efficiency for all stats considering enjoying the home court advantage in this matchup.

Mo Bamba has not yet played a game this season.

Marcus Morris Sr. has gone over 10.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.