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NBA Playoffs Betting Preview: Celtics vs Sixers

The No. 2 seed Boston Celtics (56-26, 26-15 away) take on the No. 7 Philadelphia 76ers (45-37, 23-18 at home) in Game 3 of this first-round NBA Playoffs series. The series is tied 1-1.

We’re Expecting Sixers to Cover the Spread

We’re delighted to see the Sixers have been given a headstart on the spread. Take the +7.5 at -114 when they go up against the Celtics.

Sixers Bounced Back to Even Series

The Celtics took Game 1 with a 123-91 win, before the Sixers responded with a 111-97 victory at TD Garden on Tuesday night.

Game 2 saw Valdez Edgecombe post 30 points and 10 rebounds for the Sixers, with Tyrese Maxey adding 29 and Paul George 19. Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 36 points, while Jayson Tatum had 19 points and 14 rebounds and Nikola Vucevic added nine.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Celtics hold a 6-4 edge over the last 10 meetings.

NBA Reg. Season W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics logo Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
76ers logo 76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
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Boston Celtics – Last 10 Games

7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Celtics are averaging 119.3 points, 45.8 rebounds, 26.9 assists, 6.7 steals and 4.3 blocks while shooting 49.1% from the field and 80.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 108.5 points and 38.9 rebounds per matchup.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 24.4 points, with Sam Hauser making 2.7 (49.1%) 3-pointers per game. Jayson Tatum averages 8.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists.

Philadelphia 76ers – Last 10 Games

The Sixers have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 110.7 points, 44.7 rebounds, 21.9 assists, 8.4 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 46.4% from the field and 78.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 109.5 points and 45.1 rebounds.

Tyrese Maxey is averaging 24.5 points and 6.0 assists, while Andre Drummond has an average of 8.7 rebounds and Paul George 2.4 (40.0%) 3-pointers made.

Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction & Picks

We cover the essential Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, correct score pick, top player prop plays and a carefully crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

The best bet could involve backing Sixers against the spread in this NBA contest. There’s a generous +7.5 available at -114 that the underdogs cover the line and that has to be our pick.

We closely track recent form and look for patterns that may impact the outcome. The same goes for injuries to key players. When combined with the most relevant NBA stats, this gives us a strong foundation for accurate basketball predictions.

Key Celtics vs 76ers stats:

  • The +7.5 line has been covered by Sixers in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The +7.5 line has been covered by Sixers in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The +7.5 line has been covered by Sixers in 2 consecutive games at home.
  • The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Celtics in 3 of their last 5 games.

Sixers +7.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 53.2% chance of delivering a return. However, our cappers have this figure closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Derrick White Under 14.5 Points -125 BetMGM logo

Derrick White (Celtics) has scored an average of 8.75 points in the past 4 games. There could once again be a failure on his part to cover the line and the Player Points bet can be backed at -125.

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Paul George Under 5.5 Rebounds -143 BetMGM logo

Paul George (76ers) has recorded Under 5.5 rebounds in 9 of the past 10 games. Let’s stick with this betting trend and back him to go under the Player Rebounds line at odds of -143.

Latest Paul George Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread 76ers +7.5
Totals Over 215.5
Player Points Derrick White Under 14.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with 76ers +7.5. We’ve also gone for Over 215.5 and Derrick White (Celtics) to score Under 14.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtics Celtics logo 113 - 108 76ers logo 76ers

Should you want a bet that can land a monster return, then look no further than the correct score lines. Back the Celtics to win 113-108 and leverage a huge payout if this happens.

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Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Celtics Made Favorites by the Books

Boston Celtics have the shortest price to win this NBA game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 75% probability due to their -294 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +235 about Philadelphia 76ers.

The current spread is 7.5 and total points is 215.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you're keen on Over 215.5, this selection is available at -110.

Whether you are betting pre-game or in-game, the top basketball sportsbooks offer a huge selection of team props and game lines. The options are practically endless, and it’s awesome to have so many alternatives.

Betting Lines & Odds
Tyrese Maxey Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

The favorite to score most points is Tyrese Maxey. You can get -123 that he scores Over 26.5 points or -110 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Player Assists
Tyrese Maxey (76ers)
Over 6.5
+106
Under 6.5
-143
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Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
Over 6.5
+112
Under 6.5
-152
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 4.5
-133
Under 4.5
-103
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 4.5
-118
Under 4.5
-118
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Player Rebounds
Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
Over 10.5
+104
Under 10.5
-139
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Andre Drummond (76ers)
Over 8.5
+112
Under 8.5
-152
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Neemias Queta (Celtics)
Over 7.5
-120
Under 7.5
-114
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 6.5
+112
Under 6.5
-154
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Sixers Count Eight Wins in Previous Ten at Home

The Sixers have gone 8-2 across their last 10 home games, putting up 116.10 points per contest and giving up 111.30.

The Celtics have six wins and four losses in the last 10 road games, putting up 115.40 points on average and giving up 107.30.

The Sixers beat the Celtics 102-100 in their most recent meeting at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Across the past 10 head-to-head meetings at Xfinity Mobile Arena, the Celtics have collected seven wins, with the Sixers owning three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O215.5 U215.5
Philadelphia 76ers logo Philadelphia 76ers Home Stats 8-2 227.40 116.10 111.30 5 5
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Away Stats 6-4 222.70 115.40 107.30 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O215.5 = Games Over 215.5 Points
  • U215.5 = Games Under 215.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Stats
Philadelphia 76ers logo Philadelphia 76ers Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Boston Celtics Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Derrick White 2 35.8 18 9 9.0 4.5 2.0 2.5 1.0 0.5
Jayson Tatum 2 35.7 44 16 22.0 8.0 1.5 12.5 - 1.5
Jaylen Brown 2 34.15 62 7 31.0 3.5 3.5 5.5 0.5 1.5

Philadelphia 76ers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Tyrese Maxey 3 39.57 81 23 27.0 7.7 3.0 2.3 0.3 1.0
Valdez Edgecombe 3 37.07 62 6 20.7 2.0 2.3 8.0 - 1.7
Kelly Oubre Jr. 3 34.6 41 3 13.7 1.0 2.3 5.0 - 0.3

Injuries & Suspensions

Boston Celtics Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Boston Celtics Lineups

21 Apr NBA Playoffs
76ers 111-97 Celtics
19 Apr NBA Playoffs
76ers 91-123 Celtics
12 Apr NBA
Magic 108-113 Celtics
10 Apr NBA
Pelicans 118-144 Celtics
09 Apr NBA
Celtics 106-112 Knicks
07 Apr NBA
Hornets 102-113 Celtics
05 Apr NBA
Raptors 101-115 Celtics
03 Apr NBA
Celtics 133-101 Bucks
01 Apr NBA
Celtics 147-129 Heat
30 Mar NBA
Celtics 102-112 Hawks

Previous Philadelphia 76ers Lineups

21 Apr NBA Playoffs
76ers 111-97 Celtics
19 Apr NBA Playoffs
76ers 91-123 Celtics
15 Apr NBA Playoffs
Magic 97-109 76ers
12 Apr NBA
Bucks 106-126 76ers
10 Apr NBA
76ers 105-94 Pacers
09 Apr NBA
76ers 102-113 Rockets
06 Apr NBA
76ers 102-115 Spurs
04 Apr NBA
Pistons 116-93 76ers
03 Apr NBA
Timberwolves 103-115 76ers
01 Apr NBA
76ers 153-131 Wizards

NBA Regular Season Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak