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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

Back on home court, we like the Sixers getting a head start on the spread. They’ve covered this line in four of the last six meetings with Boston, including the last two at home. We expect Philadelphia to be competitive in front of their own fans, so take the +7.5 at -114.

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 in Game 2 on Tuesday night, with both matchups played at TD Garden.

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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Confirmed Starting Lineups

Boston Celtics lineup: Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Sam Hauser, Neemias Queta.

Philadelphia 76ers lineup: Tyrese Maxey, Paul George, Kelly Oubre Jr., Adem Bona, Valdez Edgecombe.

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 same game parlay.

Game Prediction

We like the Sixers against the spread in this first-round matchup. Getting +7.5 at -114 looks like a generous number and we expect the underdogs to cover.

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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If you’re hunting for bigger odds, then a same game parlay could be the perfect way to go. Combine the Sixers to cover the line with other picks until you’re happy with the overall price.

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Player Prop Picks

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

Derrick White (Celtics) has an average of 8.75 points in the past 4 games. We’re expecting him to fall short when it comes to Player Points and there are odds of -125 available.

Latest Derrick White Player Prop Odds


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Paul George (76ers) has finished with Under 5.5 rebounds in 9 of the past 10 games. We’re going to bet on him to fall short when it comes to Player Rebounds and this prop pick is available at -149.

Latest Paul George Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread 76ers +8.5
Totals Over 215.5
Player Points Derrick White Under 14.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes 76ers +8.5 on the spread, combined with Over 215.5 and Derrick White (Celtics) to score Under 14.5 points.

The same game parlay option is great for basketball bettors wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same game. It’s especially good if you have a strong view on the likely outcomes and the odds for each pick are combined.

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtics Celtics logo 113 - 108 76ers logo 76ers

If you’re chasing a bigger payout, the correct score market is worth a look. Back the Celtics to win 113-108 for the chance of a huge return

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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

The Boston Celtics have the shortest price to win Game 3, with the sportsbooks giving them a 79% probability due to their -370 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the favorites, you can get +295 about the Philadelphia 76ers.

The current spread is 8.5 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 -108.

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
Jaylen Brown Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

The favorite to score most points is Jaylen Brown. You can get -127 that he scores Over 26.5 points or -108 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Player Assists
Tyrese Maxey (76ers)
Over 6.5
-104
Under 6.5
-132
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Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
Over 6.5
+114
Under 6.5
-156
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 4.5
-128
Under 4.5
-105
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 4.5
-120
Under 4.5
-114
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Player Rebounds
Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
Over 10.5
-112
Under 10.5
-122
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Andre Drummond (76ers)
Over 8.5
-100
Under 8.5
-135
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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
+114
Under 6.5
-156
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Micro Betting

There are always opportunities to enjoy micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find team and player props in-game and basketball bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as if the next shot will be a Two or Three-Pointer.

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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 O212.5 U212.5
Philadelphia 76ers logo Philadelphia 76ers Home Stats 6-4 223.00 111.20 111.80 5 5
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Away Stats 6-4 226.30 117.30 109.00 8 2
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O212.5 = Games Over 212.5 Points
  • U212.5 = Games Under 212.5 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
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 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
Jayson Tatum 5 37.86 123 38 24.6 7.6 3.4 10.6 - 1.4
Jaylen Brown 5 36.08 129 17 25.8 3.4 2.4 6.0 1.0 1.2
Derrick White 5 34.82 41 17 8.2 3.4 1.4 3.2 1.4 0.6

Philadelphia 76ers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Tyrese Maxey 6 40.63 159 40 26.5 6.7 3.5 3.8 0.8 1.0
Valdez Edgecombe 6 38.15 88 15 14.7 2.5 1.7 7.5 0.2 1.3
Joel Embiid 2 36.5 59 14 29.5 7.0 0.5 7.0 1.0 0.5

Injuries & Suspensions

Boston Celtics Injury Table

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Philadelphia 76ers Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Philadelphia 76ers logo Philadelphia 76ers Confirmed Lineup
0 Tyrese Maxey
8 Paul George
9 Kelly Oubre Jr.
30 Adem Bona
77 Valdez Edgecombe
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Confirmed Lineup
0 Jayson Tatum
7 Jaylen Brown
9 Derrick White
30 Sam Hauser
88 Neemias Queta

Previous Boston Celtics Lineups

28 Apr NBA Playoffs
76ers 113-97 Celtics
26 Apr NBA Playoffs
Celtics 128-96 76ers
24 Apr NBA Playoffs
Celtics 108-100 76ers
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

Previous Philadelphia 76ers Lineups

28 Apr NBA Playoffs
76ers 113-97 Celtics
26 Apr NBA Playoffs
Celtics 128-96 76ers
24 Apr NBA Playoffs
Celtics 108-100 76ers
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

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

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