Posted at 11:00 AM EST. Odds are subject to change.

Philadelphia +14½ -110 over Boston

NBA Playoff Series Game 2

7:00 PM EST. Game 1 was ugly, no way around it—but that’s exactly why there’s reason to back the 76ers catching a massive number in Game 2 against the Celtics. Philly shot under 40 percent from the field and an abysmal clip from deep, digging a hole early and never recovering. That kind of shooting performance isn’t just bad—it’s unsustainably bad. Even modest regression puts the Sixers in a far more competitive position, especially with a backcourt led by Tyrese Maxey capable of generating offense at a much higher level than what was shown in the opener.

Boston, meanwhile, did what top seeds do—capitalize on mistakes and run up the score—but the market has clearly overcorrected here. A bigger double digit point spread in game 2 in a playoff setting assumes a level of dominance that’s tough to replicate on a nightly basis, particularly against a division rival familiar with your tendencies. The Celtics have been efficient, but they’re not immune to letdowns, and their recent track record against the number in this exact spot suggests they’re often priced at a premium. Blowouts like Game 1 tend to inflate lines, and that creates opportunity on the other side.

Expect a more structured and competitive effort from Philadelphia, especially early. Role players don’t need to be spectacular—just competent—and the three-point shooting almost has to improve from what we saw. With contributors like Paul George providing secondary scoring and the likelihood of a tighter defensive approach, the Sixers are in a strong bounce-back spot. They don’t need to win this outright—they just need to stay within a number that’s been pushed too high. Taking the points with Philadelphia is the side in Game 2.

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