Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Insights, 10/22/2025 Forecast and Selection

• Matchup: Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics
• Event Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
• Venue: TD Garden, Boston, MA
• Broadcast: NBC Sports Boston
• Betting Odds: Philadelphia (+2.5)

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The Boston Celtics, who finished last season at 61-21, are set to face the Philadelphia 76ers, who had a record of 24-58. The 76ers enter the contest as 2.5-point underdogs, with the total points line established at 226.5.

In their previous outing, the 76ers suffered a defeat to the Bulls, ending the game with a score of 122-102. Philadelphia concluded the match with a shooting percentage of 38.3% (36 of 94) and managed to sink 12 of their 44 three-point attempts. From the free-throw line, the 76ers converted 18 of 21 attempts, good for an 85.7% success rate. They secured a total of 48 rebounds, which included 10 on the offensive end, and provided 20 assists while forcing their opponent into 13 turnovers and collecting 7 steals. Defensively, the 76ers allowed their rivals to shoot at 45.6%, permitting the Bulls to convert 47 of their 103 attempts. Chicago recorded 29 assists, secured 10 steals, and completed 59 rebounds (15 offensive, 44 defensive), alongside 6 blocked shots. Chicago’s free-throw accuracy stood at 75%, making 15 of 20 shots, while they hit 13 of their 40 three-point attempts. In fouls, the 76ers accumulated 15, while the Bulls committed 17 infractions.

Lonnie Walker IV was a standout player in the last game, scoring 31 points on 11 of 23 shooting. He logged 37 minutes on the floor and grabbed 6 rebounds, finishing with a shooting efficiency of 47.8%, also contributing 2 assists.

The 76ers finished last season with a 24-58 record, averaging 109.6 points per game (ranked 26th in the league) and managed a field-goal percentage of 45.4%. From beyond the arc, Philadelphia shot 34.1% (1,041 of 3,050), with a free-throw percentage of 78%. Throughout the year, the team averaged 39.8 rebounds and recorded a total of 1,901 assists, placing them 29th in the NBA for assists. They committed around 13.6 turnovers and 19.0 fouls per game.

Defensively, the 76ers forced opponents into 16.0 turnovers per game, while drawing an average of 18.7 fouls. They allowed a 37.8% shooting rate for opponents from three-point range and ranked 21st for points per game allowed (115.8). Their opponents shot 48.8% on field goals (3,475 of 7,118) and averaged 45.5 rebounds against them, positioning them 25th in permitted assists with 2,317 last season.

In their latest game, the Celtics were overpowered by the Knicks, suffering a 119-81 defeat. Boston grabbed 27 defensive boards and 9 offensive rebounds, totaling 36 rebounds in the game. They lost possession 16 times against 4 steals acquired. The Knicks committed 23 fouls, leading to 10 free-throw attempts for the Celtics, who converted 7, achieving a 70% success rate. The Celtics made 12 of 40 three-pointers (30.0%) and ended the game shooting 36.0% from the floor with 31 successful field goals out of 86 attempts. Meanwhile, they allowed the Knicks to shoot 46.2%, with 42 successful field goals out of 91 attempts. New York also achieved a 35.6% efficiency from behind the arc, hitting 16 of 45 attempts, and excelled at the charity stripe by converting 19 out of 21 free throws (90.5%). Boston conceded a total of 55 rebounds to the Knicks (15 offensive).

Jaylen Brown played a key role for the Celtics during this matchup, scoring 20 points in 32 minutes and dishing out 6 assists. He completed 8 of 20 attempts, achieving a shooting rate of 40.0%, and contributed 6 rebounds.

Boston concluded the last season with an impressive record of 61-21. The team averaged 15.9 personal fouls each game and maintained a free-throw accuracy of 79.9%. On average, they tallied 26.1 assists per game (16th in the league) while committing 11.9 turnovers per game. Over the entire season, they scored 9,534 points (116.3 points per game) while securing 45.3 rebounds per game. Offensively, Boston achieved a shooting percentage of 46.2%, ranking them 19th in the NBA.

Defensively, the Celtics ranked 2nd in the league for points allowed, giving up 107.2 points per game. They forced an average of 12.8 turnovers and held opponents to a shooting percentage of 45.0% (ranked 2nd). The Celtics allowed 34.7% shooting from three-point range (1,055 of 3,041), while opponents shot 77.7% from the free-throw line. They permitted an average of 24.0 assists and 43.7 rebounds, finishing 3rd and 13th respectively on the defensive side.

Who will take home the victory in tonight’s NBA matchup?

Recommendation: Back Philadelphia (+2.5)