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NBA Playoffs Betting Preview: Sixers vs Celtics

The No. 7 seed Philadelphia 76ers (45-37, 22-19 away) take on the No. 2 Boston Celtics (56-26, 30-11 at home) in Game 1 of this first-round NBA Playoffs series.

Celtics Could Enjoy a Big Victory

We’re confident that the Celtics can enjoy a big win against the Sixers, leading us to go against the spread at -12.5. This line makes plenty of appeal and there are odds of -112 available.

Celtics Pushed Home Streak to Six

The Philadelphia 76ers enter this series on a three-game winning streak after a 109-97 home win over the Orlando Magic at Xfinity Mobile Arena in their last outing. Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points, while Kelly Oubre Jr. added 19 and Valdez Edgecombe chipped in with 19.

The Boston Celtics won their last game 113-108, beating the Orlando Magic at TD Garden for their sixth straight home win. Baylor Scheierman led with 30 points, while Ron Harper Jr. and Luka Garza each had 27, with Garza also grabbing 12 rebounds.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Celtics won the last meeting with the Sixers, 114-98 at TD Garden. Boston has won seven of 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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Philadelphia 76ers – Last 10 Games

The Sixers have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 113.2 points, 44.8 rebounds, 22.6 assists, 8.5 steals and 5.0 blocks while shooting 46.7% from the field and 80.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 110.8 points and 46.8 rebounds per matchup.

Tyrese Maxey is averaging 24.4 points and 6.0 assists, while Andre Drummond averages 7.6 rebounds and Paul George 2.9 (38.7%) 3-pointers made.

Boston Celtics – Last 10 Games

The Celtics have won 8 and lost 2 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 119.6 points, 45.6 rebounds, 26.3 assists, 6.3 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 49.9% from the field and 80.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 108.4 points and 37.9 rebounds.

Payton Pritchard is averaging 18.3 points and 3.1 (49.2%) 3-pointers made, while Jayson Tatum has an average of 7.7 rebounds and 5.2 assists.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Picks

The Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, player prop bets, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

Our pick is that Celtics will get the better of their opponents by a significant margin in this NBA contest. With this in mind, let’s go for the favorites on the spread at -12.5 which is currently available at odds of -112.

We only publish our basketball predictions once we’ve got a clear and confident read on team news and the latest NBA form. We also stay sharp by digging into the most valuable stats to support every pick we make.

Key 76ers vs Celtics stats:

  • The -12.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 5 of their last 10 games.

Celtics -12.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.9% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Payton Pritchard Over 13.5 Points -125 BetMGM logo

Payton Pritchard (Celtics) has recorded an average of 21.5 points in the past 4 games at home. We think that he can therefore cover the line and we’ll wager on his Player Points at betting odds of -125.

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Paul George Under 18.5 Points -105 BetMGM logo

Paul George (76ers) has scored an average of 14.2 points in the past 5 games. We are therefore keen to back the -105 that he fails to cover this total when it comes to Player Points.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Celtics -12.5
Totals Over 213.5
Player Points Payton Pritchard Over 13.5

Our same game parlay pick is Celtics -12.5 on the spread, Over 213.5 and Payton Pritchard (Celtics) to score Over 13.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

76ers 76ers logo 102 - 119 Celtics logo Celtics

We’re going for the Celtics to achieve a 119-102 win and the good news is that there are massive odds for this outcome. A small stake can return a potentially large amount.

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Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics 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 Big Favorites to Win

Boston Celtics have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -833 favorites for this NBA game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 89% chance of winning. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +570 about Philadelphia 76ers.

The spread is 12.5 and the total points line is currently 213.5. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. If you’re going for Over 213.5, then the odds are -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Tyrese Maxey Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

In terms of landing the most baskets, favorite Tyrese Maxey is available at -110 to rack up Over 26.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -123 is available.

Player Points
Player Assists
Tyrese Maxey (76ers)
Over 5.5
-141
Under 5.5
+104
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 4.5
-135
Under 4.5
-100
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Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
Over 4.5
-154
Under 4.5
+114
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 4.5
+120
Under 4.5
-167
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Player Rebounds
Andre Drummond (76ers)
Over 10.5
+107
Under 10.5
-147
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Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
Over 9.5
+110
Under 9.5
-149
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Neemias Queta (Celtics)
Over 7.5
-120
Under 7.5
-114
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 5.5
-154
Under 5.5
+114
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Can Celtics Stay Hot at Home?

The Celtics have recorded six consecutive victories at TD Garden. They have nine wins and one loss in the last 10 home games, putting up 115.60 points on average and giving up 105.30.

The Sixers have five wins and five losses in the last 10 games on the road, averaging 115.90 points on offense and surrendering 117.50 on defense.

The Celtics earned a 114-98 win against the Sixers in the teams’ last meeting at TD Garden. Across 10 head-to-head meetings at TD Garden, the Celtics have come away with seven wins, while the Sixers have three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O213.5 U213.5
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Home Stats 9-1 220.90 115.60 105.30 7 3
Philadelphia 76ers logo Philadelphia 76ers Away Stats 5-5 233.40 115.90 117.50 9 1
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O213.5 = Games Over 213.5 Points
  • U213.5 = Games Under 213.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Philadelphia 76ers logo Philadelphia 76ers Stats
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
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  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
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Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
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Team News

Philadelphia 76ers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Tyrese Maxey 1 42.4 31 6 31.0 6.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 1.0
Valdez Edgecombe 1 41.9 19 1 19.0 1.0 1.0 11.0 - 1.0
Kelly Oubre Jr. 1 40.3 19 1 19.0 1.0 5.0 3.0 - 1.0

Injuries & Suspensions

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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 Philadelphia 76ers Lineups

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
30 Mar NBA
76ers 109-119 Heat
28 Mar NBA
76ers 118-114 Hornets

Previous Boston Celtics Lineups

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
29 Mar NBA
Celtics 114-99 Hornets
27 Mar NBA
Hawks 102-109 Celtics

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