Boston at Philadelphia

Boston was all about playing defense for Brad Stevens last season, but now they have better depth and offensive skill, so the coach is letting the hounds loose. The Celtics are third in the NBA in points scored and #12 in rebounds and tops in assists. The Celtics are 4-1 ATS when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game, and the 76ers are so bad they are allowing over 100 points in almost every game. The Sixers (0-10) just lost by an average of 36.7 points in three of the four games on their recent road trip. Philadelphia nearly earned a win Friday before falling 88-87 to Houston, then returned to its familiar ways in Monday's 100-75 rout at San Antonio. The 76ers are 7-20 ATS at home when following a road trip of seven or more days. When these rivals meet, the road team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings, so the value is with the Celtics to win the game. Take Boston to win straight-up.