The Boston Celtics are 6-0 straight up and 4-2 against the spread over their last six games. The Celtics will try to extend their win streak to seven games when they face the Philadelphia 76ers at the O2 Arena this Thursday.
Celtics vs. 76ers 2018 odds: Boston the betting favorite in London matchup
The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers square off this Thursday at the O2 Arena in London, with the sportsbooks siding with Boston for the contest.
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Boston is a 2-point favorite in London at sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.com. This will be the eighth time in NBA history that a regular season game has been played at the O2 Arena in England.
Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers
When: Thursday, January 11, 3:00 p.m. ET
Where: O2 Arena, London, England
Betting Line / Total: Boston -2 / 208 Points
Boston Celtics
The Celtics kicked off 2018 with a bang, blowing the Cleveland Cavaliers away at home 102-88 as 3-point favorites. Boston has allowed just 85.7 points per game over its last three games, solidifying its position as the best defensive team in the NBA allowing a league-low 97.6 points per game.
With an offense that currently ranks 22nd in the league with only 102.7 points per game, it is imperative to the Celtics’ success that they continue to produce strong efforts on the defensive side of the court.
This rivalry has been lopsided in Boston’s favor over the last few years as the Celtics are 13-1 SU and 9-5 ATS in their last 14 games against the 76ers per the OddsShark NBA Database.
Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia enters this game in London in the middle of a hot streak going 4-0 SU and ATS over its last four games. This current stretch of wins is a welcome turn of events for the 76ers after they suffered through a 2-10 SU and 2-9-1 ATS slump through the month of December.
Even after that ugly stretch of games the 76ers are still firmly in the race for a playoff spot with a 19-19 SU and 21-16-1 ATS record on the season.
Tuesday’s total is set at 208 points. The UNDER is 5-1 in Boston’s last six games.
The 76ers are on the opposite side of the spectrum as the Celtics ranking 6th in the NBA in offense with 108.6 points per game and 22nd in defense allowing 107.9 points per game.
As is always the case between two teams with contrasting styles, the team that is able to take over early control of this game and set the tempo will likely be the one that comes out on top in London.
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