The Boston Celtics host the Philadelphia 76ers for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday. Boston is favored by 9.5 points at Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is set at 214.5 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page). Joel Embiid (knee) is doubtful for the Sixers. 

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The model knows the 76ers crushed the Nets in the first round. Philadelphia out-scored Brooklyn by 11.8 points per 100 possessions across a four-game sweep. The 76ers particularly dominated on the glass, securing almost 37% of available offensive rebounds and well over 80% of defensive rebounds. Philadelphia also shot 40.6% from 3-point range in the series after leading the NBA in 3-point accuracy during the regular season. 

The model also knows the Celtics scored almost 1.19 points per possession in the first round after finishing No. 2 in the NBA in offensive efficiency. Boston also has a prolific defense, including 7.2 blocks per game and fewer than 17 free throw attempts allowed per contest. The Celtics also yielded fewer than 1.11 points per possession in 2022-23 and led the league in defensive rebound rate.

Now, it has set its sights on 76ers vs. Celtics. We can tell you the model is leaning Over the total, and it also says one side of the spread has all of the value! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any NBA picks.

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