Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 22/10/2025, 07:20  by Thobelani Moyo | Modified on 22/10/2025 at 13:00 in NBA Predictions

The Boston Celtics are set to host the Philadelphia 76ers at the TD Garden in the 2025-26 NBA regular season opener. This is an Eastern Conference clash. The hosts are on a three-match winning streak in this fixture and will be aiming to make it four wins. Let's head into the match prediction.

The Boston Celtics are coming off a decent 2024-25 NBA season. The home team couldn't clinch the top spot and had to finish as runners-up in the Eastern Conference behind the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Celtics were able to make it to the playoffs. They won four of their first five matches before enduring a tough run against the New York Knicks, losing four of their last six matches.

As preparation for the current season, the team navigated four preseason games. It was a great display, finishing with a 3-1 record. 

For the first time since the 2016-17 season, the Philadelphia 76ers failed to make it to the playoffs. The visitors endured a turbulent period, concluding the campaign with a 24-58 record. 

Their conclusion to the campaign left much to be desired, with the team losing 14 of their 15 matches in the NBA regular season.

As preparation for the current campaign, they navigated four preseason games. In their last match, they beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-110 to end a three-match losing streak.