Boston @ Philadelphia Picks & Props

Ricky Council IV has made a mere 39.7% of his field goal attempts this season, quite a bit lower than his 47.9 rate last season. This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have put up 14.5 points per game (2nd-lowest in the league) vs. the Celtics, labeling this as a difficult matchup for offensive production. The 76ers have played at the most lethargic tempo in the league with the home court advantage this year. The Philadelphia 76ers will likely experience a decrease in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 2nd-slowest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Celtics). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Philadelphia 76ers rank 2ndworst in in the NBA with just 8.8 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games.

Sam Hauser has sunk 57.6% of his shots from downtown over the last 5 games on the road, 16.7% higher than he's made from beyond the arc over the course of the season when playing on the road. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 5th-best in in the league while playing away from home with 11.3 offensive boards per game over the last 24 games. In comparison to last season's 90.9% rate, Sam Hauser's free-throw prowess has jumped this season to 100.0%.

The 76ers have played at the most lethargic tempo in the league with the home court advantage this year. The Philadelphia 76ers will likely experience a decrease in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 2nd-slowest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Celtics). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Philadelphia 76ers rank 2ndworst in in the NBA with just 8.8 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games. This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 2.3 foul shots per game (lowest in the league) against the Boston Celtics, struggling to draw fouls.

Among all players in the league, Jrue Holiday lands in the 79th percentile for playing time, posting a monstrous 30.3 minutes per game this year. Over the last 24 games when they are the visiting squad, the other team's starting SGs have registered 18.4 points per game (6th-highest in the league) against the Philadelphia 76ers, making this a positive matchup for offensive efficiency. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 5th-best in in the league while playing away from home with 11.3 offensive boards per game over the last 24 games. Jrue Holiday has successfully made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 15.9% higher than he's sunk in all games this year while playing away from home. The matchup against the 76ers may be a strong one for getting to the foul line; the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted a monstrous 5.4 foul shots per game over the last 5 games (most in the NBA).

In comparison to last season's 9.0 clip, Payton Pritchard's points per game have risen this season to 13.8. Payton Pritchard has made a whopping 3.2 three-pointers per game this year, significantly higher than his 1.7 rate last year. In contrast to last year's 21.6 clip, Payton Pritchard's playing time has increased this year to 27.6 minutes per game. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 5th-best in in the league while playing away from home with 11.3 offensive boards per game over the last 24 games.

Guerschon Yabusele has been called for 2.5 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the most highest-fouling players in the NBA (89th percentile). The rate of shots from behind the three-point arc scored against Kristaps Porzingis has been very low (14.3%) when he is on the road and facing other starting Cs this year (4th percentile). The 76ers have played at the most lethargic tempo in the league with the home court advantage this year. The Philadelphia 76ers will likely experience a decrease in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 2nd-slowest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Celtics). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Philadelphia 76ers rank 2ndworst in in the NBA with just 8.8 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games.

With respect to getting to the charity stripe, the Philadelphia 76ers's stellar 23.0 free throws per game settles in as the 5th-best in the league over the last 25 games. Reggie Jackson will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing at home generally boosts player production in all stat categories.

In terms of shooting, the Celtics's subpar 43.9% field goal rate while playing away from home measures as the 4th-weakest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Celtics have played at the 2nd-most sluggish tempo in the league over the last 20 games. The Celtics will likely suffer a reduction in opportunities today from being pitted against the least up-tempo pace-of-play home offense in the NBA this year (the 76ers). The matchup vs. Philadelphia may be a tough one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted a measly 2.8 free throws per game over the last 10 games when the 76ers are on their home court (7th-least in the NBA). Jayson Tatum is expected to see a decline in productivity across the board due to playing on the visting team in this game.

Derrick White has attempted 8.8 three-point shots per game this season, a big improvement over his 7.1 rate last season. Derrick White has played 32.2 minutes per game while on the road this year, putting him in the 86th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA. This year, the opposition's starting PGs have shot 37.7% on 3-pointers (9th-highest in the league) against the 76ers, branding this as a strong matchup. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 5th-best in in the league while playing away from home with 11.3 offensive boards per game over the last 24 games. Derrick White has sunk 2.8 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.0 higher than he's made over the course of the year.

Kristaps Porzingis has made 3.5 threes per game over the last 10 games, 1.0 more than he's made in all games this year. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 5th-best in in the league while playing away from home with 11.3 offensive boards per game over the last 24 games. Kristaps Porzingis has successfully made 90.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 8.4% more than he's put through the net over the course of the year. The matchup with Guerschon Yabusele when it comes to getting to the charity stripe rates in just the 79th percentile for difficulty with the other team's starting Cs attempting a monstrous 3.0 foul shots per game this year.

Jaylen Brown has tallied 3.4 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 higher than he's tallied in all games this year. In terms of shooting, the Celtics's subpar 43.9% field goal rate while playing away from home measures as the 4th-weakest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The matchup vs. the Philadelphia 76ers is a tough one; they have given up the least points per game in the NBA to the opposing team's starting SFs this year (11.3). The Celtics have played at the 2nd-most sluggish tempo in the league over the last 20 games. The Celtics will likely suffer a reduction in opportunities today from being pitted against the least up-tempo pace-of-play home offense in the NBA this year (the 76ers).

Eric Gordon has sunk 58.9% of his field goals over the last 5 games, 20.5% more than he's sunk in all games this year. Eric Gordon has successfully made 58.8% of his shots from behind the three-point arc over the last 10 games, 22.4% higher than he's made from beyond the arc in all games this season. Eric Gordon has averaged 29.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 9.7 more than he's averaged in all games this year. Eric Gordon has accumulated 0.8 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the least foul-whistled players in the league (16th percentile). With respect to getting to the charity stripe, the Philadelphia 76ers's stellar 23.0 free throws per game settles in as the 5th-best in the league over the last 25 games.

Kelly Oubre Jr. has sunk 8.0 shots made from the field per game over the last 5 games, 2.5 higher than he's put through the net in all games this year. Kelly Oubre Jr. has tallied 38.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.6 more than he's tallied overall this season. Kelly Oubre Jr. has converted 3.2 free throws per game over the last 10 games at home, 0.9 more than he's converted overall this year while playing at home. With respect to getting to the charity stripe, the Philadelphia 76ers's stellar 23.0 free throws per game settles in as the 5th-best in the league over the last 25 games. Kelly Oubre Jr. will hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage generally raises player production in all facets of the game.

Al Horford has gone over 6.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Kyle Lowry has gone over 5.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Luke Kornet has gone over 5.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Adem Bona has gone over 4.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.