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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 6 of this first-round NBA Playoffs series. The Celtics lead the series 3-2.

We Could See Lots of Points Scored

We’re confident that Over 212.5 is the value play at -114. We’re expecting the Celtics and the Sixers to rack up the points, so we’ll have a bet on the totals.

Boston Still in Front

The Celtics lead the series 3-2 despite a 113-97 loss to the Sixers in Game 5 at TD Garden on Tuesday night.

Joel Embiid led the Sixers with 33 points, while Tyrese Maxey added 25 points and 10 rebounds, with Quentin Grimes scoring 18. For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum recorded 24 points and 16 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown added 22 and Payton Pritchard 12.

Head-to-Head Statistics

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

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

The Celtics have 7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 114.4 points, 45.9 rebounds, 25.8 assists, 6.6 steals and 4.0 blocks while shooting 46.7% from the field and 79.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 105.2 points and 39.1 rebounds per matchup.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 21.3 points, with Payton Pritchard making 2.7 (40.3%) 3-pointers per game. Jayson Tatum averages 8.4 rebounds and 5.7 assists.

Philadelphia 76ers – Last 10 Games

The Sixers have won 5 and lost 5 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 105.5 points, 43.4 rebounds, 20.5 assists, 7.7 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 44.1% from the field and 78.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 107.8 points and 47.6 rebounds.

Tyrese Maxey is averaging 25.1 points, 5.9 assists and 3.0 (35.7%) 3-pointers made, while Andre Drummond has an average of 7.9 rebounds.

Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction & Picks

Get set for Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers with our full betting breakdown, complete with an expert match prediction, a likely final score, top player prop picks and a value-driven bet builder.

Game Prediction

Over 212.5 points are expected be scored during this NBA contest, with this pick available at odds of -114 and this looks like a bet worth taking.

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Key Celtics vs 76ers stats:

  • The 212.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Celtics games on the road.
  • The 212.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Celtics games on the road.
  • The 212.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Sixers games.

Over 212.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks make it a 53.2% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Paul George Over 15.5 Points -105 BetMGM logo

Paul George (76ers) has racked up Over 15.5 points in 6 straight games. On this basis, we are happy to back Overs at -105 when it comes to his Player Points, with the line making plenty of appeal.

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Jayson Tatum Over 6.5 Assists -122 BetMGM logo

Jayson Tatum (Celtics) has racked up Over 6.5 assists in 5 straight road games. We’re happy to take him to cover the line at -122, with bettors able to make this Player Assists bet with confidence.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 212.5
Spread Celtics -5.5
Player Points Paul George Over 15.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Over 212.5, Celtics -5.5 and Paul George (76ers) to score Over 15.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtics Celtics logo 114 - 106 76ers logo 76ers

The Celtics will be chasing down a victory and a winning scoreline of 114-106 might be along the right lines. There are enormous odds available about this bet.

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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.

Books Have Celtics as Favorites

The Boston Celtics odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -222 betting favorites to land victory in this NBA game which means a 69% chance of winning. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +184 about Philadelphia 76ers.

The spread is 5.5 and the total points line is currently 212.5. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you're keen on Over 212.5, this selection is available at -114.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Joel Embiid Favorite to Score the Most Points

Joel Embiid is the favorite to score most points. He is priced at -114 to score Over 28.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -120.

Player Points
Player Assists
Tyrese Maxey (76ers)
Over 7.5
+116
Under 7.5
-159
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Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
Over 6.5
-122
Under 6.5
-112
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Joel Embiid (76ers)
Over 4.5
-122
Under 4.5
-112
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 4.5
+106
Under 4.5
-143
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Player Rebounds
Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
Over 10.5
+108
Under 10.5
-147
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Joel Embiid (76ers)
Over 8.5
-104
Under 8.5
-132
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Neemias Queta (Celtics)
Over 7.5
+115
Under 7.5
-156
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 6.5
+102
Under 6.5
-137
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Sixers Standing on Six Wins From Last Ten Home Matches

The Sixers own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 111.20 points on average and giving up 111.80.

The Celtics have six wins and four losses in the last 10 games away from home, putting up 117.30 points per contest and giving up 109.00.

The Celtics defeated the Sixers 128-96 the last time they played at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Over the last 10 head-to-head clashes at Xfinity Mobile Arena, the Celtics have secured eight victories, as the Sixers have picked up two.

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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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

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