The 76ers are looking to bounce back against the Celtics after a disappointing 108-97 loss against the Knicks on Monday. Despite leading by 21 at one stage, the 76ers couldn’t get their offence going in the last quarter. However, Joel Embiid led the team with 31 pts and has now scored 30+ in 4 of his last 5 games. He always enjoys this matchup against Boston and should be the key if the 76ers cause an upset. While he is questionable for this matchup, he’s been playing through his foot injury and likely won’t miss this one either.<\/span><\/p>\n Boston are coming off a comfortable win over the Pistons on Tuesday, 111-99. Without Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum took full control of the offence and finished with 34 pts. Derrick White also added 23 pts. Boston are 8-2 at the TD Garden over their last 10 home games and they’ll be favourites to make it 9-2 when they host the 76ers on Thursday. In team news, Brown, Williams and Smart are all questionable. So their starting lineup will need to be monitored before tip-off.<\/span><\/p>\n This rivalry matchup has been all about the Celtics and they look the best bet to cover. They’ve covered in 9 of the last 13 meetings at the TD Garden and also beat them 126-117 in the only meeting at the venue this season.<\/span><\/p>\n Stadium Record<\/b><\/p>\n Boston are 8-2 in their last 10 at home. Philadelphia are just 4-17 at this venue in their last 21.<\/span><\/p>\n Head to Head Record<\/b><\/p>\n The head-to-head is squared at 5-5 since late 2020.<\/span><\/p>\n Best Bet<\/b><\/p>\n Boston Celtics -4.5 = $1.89<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n The undermanned Mavs are coming off an impressive 124-111 win over the Jazz in Utah on Tuesday. Without Luka Doncic, Hardy and Green stepped up for the Mavs as they both finished with 29 pts a piece. With Doncic ruled out for this contest as well, their last performance should give the team a lot of confidence. They also could get newly acquired Kyrie Irving into the lineup and that would give their offence an extra boost.<\/span><\/p>\n The Clippers are looking for 3 straight wins when they host the Mavs on Thursday. They’re back at home after a long road trip where they won 3 of their last 4 games. It helps that their dynamic duo of George and Leonard are injury-free. Leonard has scored 30+ pts in 3 of his last 5 games and George is coming off 29 pts in their latest win over the Nets on Tuesday. Their starting lineup should remain the same against the Mavs and they’re heavy favourites to win this matchup.<\/span><\/p>\n The head-to-head odds will likely change if Irving plays. However, the Clippers should get the job done at home regardless. They’re 4-1 ATS against the Mavs and have won 8 of their last 10 games.<\/span><\/p>\n Stadium Record<\/b><\/p>\n Los Angeles are 5-5 in their last 10 at home. Dallas holds an 8-17 record at this venue against the Clippers.<\/span><\/p>\n Head to Head Record<\/b><\/p>\nDallas Mavericks (29-26) at LA Clippers (31-26)<\/b><\/h2>\n