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  11. Standings

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 7 of this first-round NBA Playoffs series.

Celtics Favored to Deliver

We like the Celtics -7.5 at -115 to cover here. The numbers point to the home team in a Game 7, with home sides holding a 115–40 (.742) record in NBA history. We expect Boston to step up, especially with Jayson Tatum set to play.

Sixers Pushed Celtics to Game 7

The Celtics appeared in control, leading the series 3–1 and holding a 13-point advantage in the second half of Game 5, but the Sixers have turned it around to force a decider.

The Sixers and the Celtics faced off in Game 6 at Xfinity Mobile Arena two nights ago, with the Sixers securing a 106–93 win.

Tyrese Maxey paced the Sixers with 30 points, with Paul George adding 23. Joel Embiid posted 19 points and 10 rebounds. For the Celtics, Jaylen Brown had 18 points, Jayson Tatum added 17 points and 11 rebounds, while Payton Pritchard chipped in 14.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The head-to-head over the last 10 meetings is split 5–5. In this series, the Sixers have won two of the three matchups at TD Garden.

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

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

Boston Celtics lineup: Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Ron Harper Jr., Luka Garza, Baylor Scheierman.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Picks

Be fully equipped for Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics with our betting guide, offering a key match prediction, a correct score recommendation, top player prop picks and a same game parlay tailored for value.

Game Prediction

Back the Celtics -7.5 in this first-round decider. We’re confident the favorites can cover this line at -115 and see value at this number.

Team news plays a key role in our basketball predictions and we’re always tracking players with injury concerns. We also stay on top of the NBA form guide, supported by detailed stats that help paint a clearer picture of what to expect.

Key 76ers vs Celtics stats:

  • The -7.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 12 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The +7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Sixers in 11 of their last 20 games on the road.

Celtics -7.5 Probability

According to the best sportsbooks, there’s a 53.5% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Derrick White Under 11.5 Points -110 BetMGM logo

Derrick White (Celtics) hasn't covered the 11.5 points total in 8 of the past 9 games. It’s anticipated that he might once again fall short of the mark and this Player Points wager is available at -110.

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Payton Pritchard Over 3.5 Assists -154 BetMGM logo

Payton Pritchard (Celtics) has covered the Over 3.5 assists total in 4 straight home games. We can therefore place a Player Assists bet at -154 with confidence, with our pick expected to cover the line.

Latest Payton Pritchard Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Celtics -6.5
Totals Over 204.5
Player Points Derrick White Under 11.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Celtics -6.5. We’ve also gone for Over 204.5 and Derrick White (Celtics) to score Under 11.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

76ers 76ers logo 99 - 111 Celtics logo Celtics

If you’re looking to take a shot on a correct score, then a 111-99 win for the Celtics could be along the right lines. The odds on this exact result make it an intriguing option for bettors seeking a bigger payout.

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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 Made Favorites by the Books

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have the Boston Celtics as -159 favorites for this Game 7 showdown, implying that they are 61% likely to win. Philadelphia is regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back the Sixers at +134.

4.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 204.5 right now. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you’re going for Over 204.5, then the odds are -114.

The good news is that you can access a huge selection of game lines and team props for most contests. The top basketball betting sites have a massive range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Betting Lines & Odds
Joel Embiid Favorite to Get Most Points

The favorite to hit the most buckets is Joel Embiid. Odds of -118 can be found for him scoring Over 26.5 points and there is -115 for him to go Under.

Player Points
Player Assists
Tyrese Maxey (76ers)
Over 6.5
+110
Under 6.5
-149
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Joel Embiid (76ers)
Over 5.5
-103
Under 5.5
-132
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Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
Over 5.5
-133
Under 5.5
-100
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 4.5
-100
Under 4.5
-137
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Player Rebounds
Joel Embiid (76ers)
Over 9.5
+110
Under 9.5
-149
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Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
Over 9.5
-147
Under 9.5
+107
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Neemias Queta (Celtics)
Over 7.5
-149
Under 7.5
+110
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 6.5
-108
Under 6.5
-127
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Micro Betting

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some basketball bettors prefer to look at the micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Last Ten Home Games Have Produced Seven Wins for Celtics

The Celtics have a 7-3 record in their last 10 home games, putting up 112.20 points on average and giving up 105.70.

The Sixers own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 games on the road, posting 113.00 points per contest while yielding 111.90.

The Sixers earned a 113-97 win over the Celtics the last time they played at TD Garden. In their previous 10 head-to-head matchups at TD Garden, the Celtics have tallied six wins, compared to the Sixers with four.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O205.5 U205.5
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Home Stats 7-3 217.90 112.20 105.70 9 1
Philadelphia 76ers logo Philadelphia 76ers Away Stats 6-4 224.90 113.00 111.90 9 1
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O205.5 = Games Over 205.5 Points
  • U205.5 = Games Under 205.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
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
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 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

Philadelphia 76ers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Tyrese Maxey 7 40.51 189 45 27.0 6.4 3.4 3.6 0.7 1.1
Valdez Edgecombe 7 38.13 102 18 14.6 2.6 1.6 7.6 0.4 1.1
Paul George 7 36.3 125 25 17.9 3.6 2.9 4.3 0.4 1.7

Boston Celtics Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jayson Tatum 6 36.35 140 41 23.3 6.8 3.2 10.7 - 1.2
Jaylen Brown 6 34.82 147 19 24.5 3.2 2.3 5.2 0.8 1.0
Derrick White 6 34.27 52 18 8.7 3.0 1.7 2.8 1.2 1.0

Injuries & Suspensions

Philadelphia 76ers Injury Table

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Boston Celtics Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Confirmed Lineup
7 Jaylen Brown
9 Derrick White
13 Ron Harper Jr.
52 Luka Garza
55 Baylor Scheierman
Philadelphia 76ers logo Philadelphia 76ers Confirmed Lineup
0 Tyrese Maxey
8 Paul George
9 Kelly Oubre Jr.
21 Joel Embiid
77 Valdez Edgecombe

Previous Philadelphia 76ers Lineups

30 Apr NBA Playoffs
Celtics 93-106 76ers
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

Previous Boston Celtics Lineups

30 Apr NBA Playoffs
Celtics 93-106 76ers
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

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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