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Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Predictions, Betting Odds and Best Bets for Friday, October 31

The Philadelphia 76ers will host the Boston Celtics in the rematch of their NBA 2025-26 season opener at Wells Fargo Center aka Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on Friday, October 31. The 76ers are one of the four teams which are currently undefeated in the 2025-26 NBA season. The Boston Celtics, on the other hand, got off to a disappointing start of the ongoing season, losing three back-to-back games before defeating the New Orleans Pelicans and then the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Game Details

Date: Friday, October 31, 2025
Time: 7 pm ET
Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia
TV: Amazon Prime Video
Live Stream: NBA League Pass

Recommended Bets and Updated Odds

Recommended Bets	FanDuel	BetMGM
Tyrese Maxey O 29.5 points	-130	–
Jaylen Brown O 26.5 points	+100	–
Total points O 234.5 points	-110	-110

Analysis and Rationale

Tyrese Maxey, the explosive 76ers guard is currently leading the team’s offensive charge with an average of 37.5 points per game across four appearances. In the 76ers’ most recent win over the Washington Wizards, he dropped 39 points. Not only this, but in the season opener of the 76ers, Maxey came up with a 40-point performance against the Boston Celtics. These stats make over 30+ points, that too on home court, a safe bet for Maxey.

In the season-long absence of Jayson Tatum, Jayeln Brown has emerged as the primary scorer for the Boston Celtics. He has been averaging 26.8 points per game on 52.2% shooting from the field and 46.9% shooting from beyond the arc. In the most recent game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Brown dropped 30 points. Facing a shorthanded 76ers’ frontcourt, we can expect Brown to score over 27 points.

The Boston Celtics are known for their three-point scoring, and they are currently leading the league with 48.4% shooting from the three-point range. They like to play fast breaks and hit from deep, as the stats suggest. The 76ers, on the other hand, push the pace with their backcourt. So far in the season, they have had high-scoring games, and we can expect the same in the upcoming game. The total of the upcoming game is expected to be over 234.5 points.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Predictions

The Philadelphia 76ers get on the court after enjoying a couple of days rest. After having a below par campaign in the previous season, marred by multiple injuries, the 76ers got off to an impressive start in the current season. Even without players such as Paul George, Jared McCain, and Dominick Barlow, the 76ers have managed to fare well.

The Boston Celtics, on the other hand, are a pretty competitive team and present challenges for the up-and-coming 76ers. They have defenders such as Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, who know how to play with physicality against Tyrese Maxey. But, as their rivals, the Celtics will be without star player, Jayson Tatum, who is currently rehabbing from an Achilles injury.

Both teams have already locked horns against each other in the current season, in the season opener. The game saw the 76ers record a close win over the 18-time champions in an intense thriller. VJ Edgecombe, their star rookie has had a blistering start to his rookie season, with him posting 34 points in the opener.

Considering their momentum and players’ form, the 76ers are expected to take an edge over their rivals.

Predictions: Philadelphia 76ers to win.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Betting Odds and Spread

According to odds on FanDuel, the Philadelphia 76ers have a slim edge over the Boston Celtics on Friday.

	Moneyline	Spread	Total Points
Philadelphia 76ers	-126	-2 (-110)	O 234.5 (-110)
Boston Celtics	+108	+2 (-110)	U 234.5 (-110)

Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Over/Under and Best Bets

Philadelphia 76ers Over/Under Odds

Over/Under	Over	Under
Joel Embiid 18.5 points	-108	-122
VJ Edgecombe 17.5 points	-122	-108
Andre Drummond 6.5 rebounds	-108	-122

Philadelphia 76ers Best Bets

Tyrese Maxey to hit 5+ 3PM: +200
Quentin Grimes to record 6+ assists: +430
VJ Edgecombe to record 2+ steals: +108

Boston Celtics Over/Under Odds

Over/Under	Over	Under
Derrick White 20.4 points	-114	-114
Payton Pritchard 15.5 points	-125	-106
Josh Minott 6.5 rebounds	-114	-114

Boston Celtics Best Bets

Neemias Queta to record 10+ rebounds: +186
Jaylen Brown to record 6+ assists: +210
Derrick White to record 2+ steals: +194

The odds given above are sourced from FanDuel. Use FanDuel to ace your betting game across all sports.

FAQs

What is the over/under for total points for the 76ers vs Celtics game?

The over/under for total points in the game between the 76ers vs Celtics is set at 234.5.

What is the point spread for the 76ers vs Celtics game?

The 76ers have a slight 2-point edge over the Celtics.

What is the moneyline for the 76ers vs Celtics game on Friday?

The 76ers are favorites with a moneyline of -126, while the Celtics are underdogs at +108.

Garima Ranawat

Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.