Celtics vs. 76ers odds, line, spread: 2021 NBA picks, Jan. 20 predictions from model on 68-39 roll

The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers project to compete for Eastern Conference playoff positioning throughout the 2020-21 NBA season. On Wednesday, the Celtics and 76ers match up for the first time on the hardwood, with the game set to be played at Wells Fargo Center. Boston is 8-4 this season but is coming off a 30-point drubbing against the New York Knicks in its last outing. The Celtics will be without Jayson Tatum (protocols) in this matchup. Philadelphia is 9-5 and its last game was postponed against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to the NBA's health and safety protocols.