Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers arrives at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday. The series is currently tied at 1-1. Boston is favored by 2.5 points at Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is set at 216 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page).

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The model knows the Celtics own the best offensive metrics in the playoffs. Boston is scoring almost 1.21 points per possession in the postseason, and the Celtics lead the playoffs in true shooting percentage and points in the paint. That includes the Celtics scoring more than 1.27 points per possession in the first two games of the series, shooting 52% from the field and 39% from 3-point range. The model also knows the 76ers are playing well on defense in the playoffs. Philadelphia is allowing only 1.11 points per possession and giving up only 17.8 free throw attempts per contest. The 76ers also lead the playoffs in points allowed in the paint and second-chance points allowed. 

Now, it has set its sights on Celtics vs. 76ers. We can tell you the model is leaning Over the total, and it also says one side of the spread hits in over 50% of simulations! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any NBA picks.

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