Philadelphia @ Boston props

Marcus Smart has averaged 2.7 personal fouls per game this year, putting him among the highest-fouling players in the NBA (88th percentile). The matchup against the 76ers is a hard one for shots from the field; the opposing team's starting PGs have tallied the 15th-least buckets per game in the league this year (5.7). The Boston Celtics have played at the 5th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The 76ers have played at the least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games, which ought to lead to fewer plays for the Celtics. The Boston Celtics have been the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games while on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).

The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the slowest pace in the NBA over the last 25 games. The Celtics have played at the 5th-slowest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to reduce plays for the 76ers. The Philadelphia 76ers rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists). When playing at home, the Celtics have given up the 8th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.6) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists). Joel Embiid will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing while traveling usually reduces player production for all stats.

Tyrese Maxey has committed 3.4 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games while playing away from home, 1.2 higher than he's committed overall this year on the road. The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the slowest pace in the NBA over the last 25 games. The Celtics have played at the 5th-slowest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to reduce plays for the 76ers. The Philadelphia 76ers rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists). When playing at home, the Celtics have given up the 8th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.6) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Jayson Tatum has tallied 0.1 technical fouls per game when playing at home this year, placing him in the 95th percentile -- among the NBA's most foul-prone when it comes to getting T'ed up. The Boston Celtics have played at the 5th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The 76ers have played at the least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games, which ought to lead to fewer plays for the Celtics. The Boston Celtics have been the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games while on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).

The matchup against the 76ers is a hard one for shots from the field; the opposing team's starting PGs have tallied the 15th-least buckets per game in the league this year (5.7). The Boston Celtics have played at the 5th-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The 76ers have played at the least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games, which ought to lead to fewer plays for the Celtics. The Boston Celtics have been the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games while on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).

Tobias Harris has been called for 3.2 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 higher than he's been called for over the course of the season. The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the slowest pace in the NBA over the last 25 games. The Celtics have played at the 5th-slowest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to reduce plays for the 76ers. The Philadelphia 76ers rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists). When playing at home, the Celtics have given up the 8th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.6) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Al Horford has sunk 42.9% of his three-point shots this year, ranking him in the 95th percentile among all players in the NBA. Al Horford has played 30.3 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the NBA: 80th percentile. The Boston Celtics have been the 4th-highest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The matchup against Philadelphia is a strong one for field goal attempts; when the 76ers are on the road, the opposition's starting PFs have totaled the 23rd-most shot attempts per game in the NBA this year (11.7). The 76ers have given up the least offensive rebounds per game (8.0) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).

The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the slowest pace in the NBA over the last 25 games. The Celtics have played at the 5th-slowest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to reduce plays for the 76ers. The Philadelphia 76ers rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists). When playing at home, the Celtics have given up the 8th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.6) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists). James Harden will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home stadium generally worsens stat production in all stat categories.

Derrick White has attempted 4.7 3-point shots per game while on his home court this year, ranking in the 80th percentile out of all players in the NBA. The Boston Celtics have been the 4th-highest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The 76ers have given up the least offensive rebounds per game (8.0) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists). Derrick White has converted 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 13.4% higher than he's put through the net over the course of the season. The matchup vs. the 76ers may be a favorable one for drawing fouls; opposing starting SGs have attempted a monstrous 3.9 foul shots per game over the last 10 games (25th-most in the NBA).

Jaylen Brown has converted 60.9% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 5 games at home, 11.0% higher than he's put through the hoop overall this year playing at home. Jaylen Brown has sunk 56.4% of his attempts from beyond the arc over the last 5 games at home, 24.7% more than he's made from three over the course of the season with the home court advantage. Jaylen Brown has tallied 35.4 minutes per game on his home court this year, ranking him in the 97th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. The Boston Celtics have been the 4th-highest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The 76ers have given up the least offensive rebounds per game (8.0) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).

P.J. Tucker has played 29.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games away from his home court, 4.5 more than he's played overall this year on the road. The Philadelphia 76ers have been the 6th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 25 games while playing on the road. P.J. Tucker has made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 23.1% higher than he's put through the net in all games this season.

Georges Niang has gone over 3.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Robert Williams III has gone over 6.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.