Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, February 7 is about as close to a coin flip as the ratings get, with the 76ers at only 57%. Small things like rest, health and shooting variance should decide it.
Why it is so close
The Win Meter reads the 76ers 57%, with a projected score of Boston Celtics 114, Philadelphia 76ers 116. The rating gap is 49 points in favor of the Celtics, and home court and rest add about 100 rating points for the 76ers on top of that.
Readings in this range leave plenty of room for the other side. About 43 times in 100 games like this, the Celtics would win.
Recent form
The Celtics are 1-1 this season and 1-4 in their last 5 games, with an average margin of -8.4. The 76ers are 3-0 this season and 3-2 in their last 5 games, with an average margin of -3.8.
The Celtics were beaten 113-97 at home by PHI not long ago.
The 76ers were beaten 144-114 at home by NYK not long ago.
Injuries to watch
Out: Devin Carter (BOS), expected back Nov 8, 2026, Dominick Barlow (PHI), expected back Nov 2, 2026, Ariel Hukporti (PHI), expected back Oct 1, 2027, and Tacko Fall (PHI), expected back Oct 25, 2026.
Day to day or questionable: LeBron James (PHI) and Jabari Walker (PHI). Their status can change before tip-off.
The season series
In our records of recent meetings, the Celtics lead 8-7, with the Celtics outscoring the 76ers by an average of 5.1 points per game. The last meeting was PHI 109, BOS 100.