| MATCHUP | Boston Celtics | Philadelphia 76ers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 56-26 | 45-37 |
| Spread | -7.5 -105 | +7.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | -290 | +235 |
| Total | Over 214.5 (-105) | Under 214.5 (-115) |
| Where | Philadelphia Stadium | |
| When | Sunday, April 26, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | NBC | |
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics look to take a 3-1 series lead. The Celtics have won 33 of their last 45 games.
The Boston Celtics are averaging 109.3 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 100.7 points on 43.4 percent shooting. Jaylen Brown is averaging 29 points and 6 rebounds, while Jayson Tatum is averaging 23 points and 10 rebounds. Payton Pritchard is the third double-digit scorer, and Derrick White is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 4.8 percent from beyond the arc and 82.5 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers need a win to even up the series at 2-2. The 76ers have won 8 of their last 14 games.
The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 100.7 points on 43.4 percent shooting and allowing 109.3 points on 44.6 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 27 points and 7.7 assists, while Paul George is averaging 18 points and 2.7 rebounds. VJ Edgecombe is the third double-digit scorer, and Kelly Oubre Jr. is grabbing 6 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 70 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The 76ers have won each of their last three games as underdogs against the Celtics following a loss.
- The Celtics have lost three of their last four playoff games as favorites following a win.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six playoff road games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The home team has covered the spread in seven of the Celtics’ last eight games.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The 76ers have lost each of their last eight Sunday night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Celtics have won seven of their last eight Eastern Conference First Round games against the 76ers.
- The favorites have covered the spread in six of the 76ers’ last seven games at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of the last six games between the Celtics and 76ers has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Celtics’ last seven Sunday games as favorites has gone UNDER the total points line.
Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts
- Adem Bona ranks 9th amongst qualified players for blocks per 36 minutes (2.4) this season.
- Paul George is one of only 15 players in the league to have recorded 4+ steals in consecutive games this season.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Derrick White ranks 5th amongst qualified players for FT% (90.2%) this season.
- Payton Pritchard is one of only eight players to have scored 35+ points off the bench in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The 76ers rank 29th in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (36.6%).
- The 76ers rank 3rd in the league for opponent steals per game this season (7.3).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for turnovers per game this season (12.4).
- The Celtics rank 30th in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (18.7).
Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
The Celtics don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Joel Embiid is doubtful for the 76ers with an abdominal injury. Kelly Oubre is questionable with adductor soreness. Tyrese Maxey is probable despite a finger issue.
Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
It feels like the 76ers threw their best punch in game 3 and despite having chances to win that game, they came up short. The Celtics just make all of the clutch plays down the stretch. Offensive rebounds, defensive stops, getting an extra loose ball—the Celtics thrive in the big moments and that’s been the difference in this series.
Maxey and Oubre are on the injury report, which isn’t ideal and Embiid appears to still be out. As I’ve said in past write-ups, the Celtics usually cover when big favorites, and the 76ers are 2-11 ATS and SU in their last 13 games as a home underdog. I’d love to see this series become more competitive but I’m going to lay the number on the Celtics.