Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction Pick May 23,2012

The Boston Celtics can advance to the Eastern Finals with a win over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 6 on Wednesday at the Wells Fargo Center.

Game time is 8 pm ET with live coverage on ESPN.  

NBA Odds have the 76ers as a 2-point favorite and the over/under total at 175.5. Moneyline betting odds have Philadelphia as a -130 favorite and Boston as a +115 underdog.

Boston leads the best-of-seven series 3-2 after a 101-85 win in Game 5 on Monday. The Celtics cashed as a 5-point home favorite, and the score was over the total of 173.

Brandon Bass had a career playoff-high 27 points, including 18 in the third quarter, to lead the Celtics, while Kevin Garnett added 20 points and Rajon Rondo had 13 points and 14 assists.  Elton Brand scored 19 and Evan Turner had 11 points and 10 rebounds to pace the 76ers.

NBA Picks trends show that Boston has the worst rebounds in the league 38.8 per game, but has the No. 2 defense in the NBA, allowing just 89.3 points per game. Boston has the best field goal percentage against in the league allowing 41.9, and is second in three points made allowed in the league with 5.2 per game.

Philadelphia has allowed the third fewest points in the league at 89.4 per game, allows the third least field goal percentage against in the league at 42.7, and is third in three points made allowed in the league with 5.4 per game