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76ers vs. Celtics Prediction, Odds, Best Prop Bets December 25, 2024

Eastern Rivals Clash on Christmas as Red-Hot Celtics Host Streaking 76ers

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The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers are set to renew their storied rivalry on Christmas Day. The Celtics enter the matchup with a commanding 22-7 record, good for a 75.9% win rate on the season. They've been nearly unstoppable on their home floor, but are coming off a rare loss that snapped a streak.

Boston's offense has been potent, averaging 119 points per game behind elite shooting from all areas of the court. They're knocking down a shade over 45% of their field goals, including nearly 36% from three-point range. The Celtics crash the boards effectively, grabbing just over 45 rebounds per contest, while sharing the ball at a high level with 25 assists nightly.

While their scoring has dipped slightly over the last 10 games to 115 points, the Celtics have tightened up defensively, holding opponents under 108 points during that stretch. Their rebounding has also improved to nearly 49 boards per game. However, turnovers remain an issue, hovering around 12 giveaways over their last 10 outings.

On the other side, the 76ers have struggled to find consistency, sitting at 10-17 on the year. But they've shown signs of life recently, winning 7 of their last 10 behind an uptick in scoring (107.9 ppg) and stingy defense (105.9 points allowed per game). Philadelphia has been shooting just under 46.5% from the field during this 10-game stretch.

While their three-point shooting has lagged at 35% over the last 10 games, the 76ers have dominated the offensive glass, grabbing 42.5 rebounds per contest. They've also done a better job taking care of the ball, committing just over 14 turnovers a night. However, shot blocking remains an area of concern, swatting just 3.6 blocks per game in their last 10 outings.