Boston @ Philadelphia props

The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 25 games. The Celtics have played at the 9th-least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 25 games away from their home city, which ought to reduce plays for the 76ers. The Philadelphia 76ers rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).

Jayson Tatum has tallied 0.2 technical fouls per game this year, putting him among the highest-fouling players in the league when it comes to getting T'ed up (96th percentile). The matchup vs. Philadelphia is a tough one for three-pointers; when the 76ers are playing at home, the other team's starting PFs have compiled the 8th-lowest three rate in the NBA this year (30.8%). The Boston Celtics have played at the 9th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games on the road. The 76ers have played at the slowest pace in the NBA over the last 25 games, which ought to reduce plays for the Celtics. The Boston Celtics check in as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA when playing away from home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).

P.J. Tucker has sunk 46.7% of his shots from behind the three-point arc over the last 15 games at home, 9.2% more than he's made from downtown over the course of the season while at home. P.J. Tucker has tallied 31.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games while on his home court, 6.2 higher than he's tallied overall this season at home. The Philadelphia 76ers check in as the most efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA this year. The Celtics have allowed the 7th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.8) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists). P.J. Tucker will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium usually boosts stat production for all stats.

The matchup against Philadelphia is a hard one; when the 76ers are playing at home, they have given up the 14th-least points per game in the NBA to the opposition's starting PGs this year (15.8). The Boston Celtics have played at the 9th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games on the road. The 76ers have played at the slowest pace in the NBA over the last 25 games, which ought to reduce plays for the Celtics. The Boston Celtics check in as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA when playing away from home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists). Malcolm Brogdon will not have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home stadium tends to decreases player performance across the board.

Tyrese Maxey has committed 3.4 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 higher than he's committed in all games this year. The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 25 games. The Celtics have played at the 9th-least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 25 games away from their home city, which ought to reduce plays for the 76ers. The Philadelphia 76ers rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. Boston may be a difficult one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting SGs have attempted just 1.3 free throws per game over the last 5 games when the Celtics are away from home (15th-least in the NBA).

The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 25 games. The Celtics have played at the 9th-least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 25 games away from their home city, which ought to reduce plays for the 76ers. The Philadelphia 76ers rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists). The matchup against the Celtics may be a tough one for drawing fouls; the other team's starting SFs have attempted a lowly 1.6 foul shots per game over the last 20 games (15th-least in the NBA).

Al Horford has sunk 2.0 3-point shots per game away from his home court this year, ranking him in the 85th percentile among all players in the league. Al Horford has been on the court for 29.8 minutes per game while playing away from home this year, putting him in the 79th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league. The Boston Celtics check in as the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 10 games. The 76ers have given up the least offensive rebounds per game (7.6) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).

Marcus Smart has tallied 2.6 personal fouls per game away from home this year, ranking him in the 86th percentile -- among the NBA's highest-fouling. The matchup against Philadelphia is a hard one; when the 76ers are playing at home, they have given up the 14th-least points per game in the NBA to the opposition's starting PGs this year (15.8). The Boston Celtics have played at the 9th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games on the road. The 76ers have played at the slowest pace in the NBA over the last 25 games, which ought to reduce plays for the Celtics. The Boston Celtics check in as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA when playing away from home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).

Derrick White has sunk 2.8 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games on the road, 0.9 higher than he's made from three overall this season while playing on the road. The Boston Celtics check in as the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 10 games. The matchup against Philadelphia is a favorable one for shots from the field; when the 76ers are playing at home, the other team's starting SGs have compiled the 26th-highest Field Goal% in the league this year (47.1%). The 76ers have given up the least offensive rebounds per game (7.6) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists). Derrick White has converted 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 13.8% higher than he's converted in all games this year.

Jaylen Brown has attempted 20.4 field goals per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 18.2 rate last year. Jaylen Brown has successfully made 3.8 threes per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 higher than he's sunk in all games this season. Jaylen Brown has been on the court for 35.6 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the league: 97th percentile. The Boston Celtics check in as the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 10 games. The matchup against Philadelphia is a favorable one for shots from the field; when the 76ers are playing at home, the other team's starting SGs have compiled the 26th-highest Field Goal% in the league this year (47.1%).

James Harden has attempted 18.0 shots per game over the last 5 games, 3.1 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year. James Harden has successfully made 2.8 shots from behind the three-point arc per game this year, putting him in the 97th percentile out of all players in the NBA. James Harden has played 36.3 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the league: 99th percentile. The Philadelphia 76ers check in as the most efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA this year. The matchup vs. the Celtics is a positive one; they have allowed the 30th-most points per game in the NBA to the other team's starting PGs over the last 5 games (32.0).