How the experts are betting the 76ers and Celtics - ESPN

How should you bet Wednesday night's Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers game? And what other future bets should you make — or avoid — on each of these teams?

Our NBA betting experts Andre Snellings, Eric Moody, Eric Karabell, Jim McCormick andSteve Alexander gathered to provide more insight on the two Eastern Conference powers.

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Karabell: Not only does it seem rather unlikely the league betting favorites would lose twice to their rivals within a week's time, but the 76ers played poorly defensively and lacked bench depth in Tuesday's home loss to the Pacers. Missing Kelly Oubre Jr. and Nicolas Batum is a big deal. You have to take the Celtics, even giving points, in this one.

McCormick: I am taking the points here given the talk of Kristaps Porzingis' potentially balky knee and the fact that Joel Embiid has regularly been playing in short-rest windows this season. The Celtics already lack a solution for Embiid now that Al Horford is well past prime defensive range, as the departure of Robert Williams will eventually surface. Boston is an elite team, of course, but I think the Sixers finally have a coaching and matchup advantage.

Moody: I'm backing the Celtics to cover the spread. The Celtics lost to the 76ers a week ago and are looking to avenge that loss. The 76ers recently faced the Indiana Pacers twice in a span of three days, including a Tuesday night matchup, against a team that plays at the second-fastest pace in the league. The Celtics have a 7-3 record against the spread this season. On Wednesday night, the 76ers will be unable to contain Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

Snellings: I'm taking the points and backing the 76ers in this matchup. In general, I think the Celtics are the more talented