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My projections show this contest falling below 200 points in 68 percent of simulations. Expect the 76ers' defense to feed off the home crowd and cause major trouble for Celtics shooters.
The Celtics have won and covered both games in this series, making them 5-1 ATS this season against the Sixers. Both postseason games have exceeded the Over as well, with Boston beating Philly at its own game. But I'm looking for the home cooking to provide a much-needed boost for the Sixers. The crowd gets them the bounce-back win and cover.
Wish I had jumped on this earlier, but I'll back the Celtics for the third straight time in this series. Remember, Boston is an incredible road team ATS (36-17). So even though you can expect a monster effort from the desperate 76ers, I think Boston will avoid the blowout.