Pick details
| MATCHUP | Boston Celtics | Philadelphia 76ers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 56-26 | 45-37 |
| Where | Philadelphia Stadium | |
| When | Thursday, April 30, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | NBCSN | |
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics look for a win and make the second round for a fifth straight season. The Celtics have won 34 of their last 47 games.
The Boston Celtics are averaging 110.6 points on 44.5 percent shooting and allowing 102.2 points on 44.2 percent shooting. Jaylen Brown is averaging 25.8 points and 6 rebounds, while Jayson Tatum is averaging 24.6 points and 10.6 rebounds. Payton Pritchard is the third double-digit scorer, and Neemias Queta is grabbing 7.4 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.6 rebounds per game.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers need a win to save their season and force a game 7 on Saturday. The 76ers have won 9 of their last 16 games.
The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 102.2 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 110.6 points on 44.5 percent shooting. Joel Embiid is averaging 29.5 points and 7 assists, while Tyrese Maxey is averaging 25.6 points and 4.2 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer, and VJ Edgecombe is grabbing 6.8 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 78.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The Celtics have lost six of their last seven Eastern Conference First Round road games against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in five of their last six night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five night games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last 16 games as road favorites after losing as favorites.
- The 76ers have lost each of their last seven games against Atlantic Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in 17 of their last 19 games as road favorites following a loss.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points: Facts
- Seven of the last eight games between the Celtics and 76ers have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Celtics’ last eight road games following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts
- Paul George is one of only 15 players in the league to have recorded 4+ steals in consecutive games this season.
- VJ Edgecombe 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
Joel Embiid is probable for the 76ers despite appendectomy surgery recovery. Tyrese Maxey is probable despite a finger issue.
The Celtics don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
I’d love to see a game 7 between these teams and have the Celtics and Boston fans sweat a bit. I just can’t get there. When the Celtics make their threes, they can comfortably beat anybody in the league. When they don’t make their threes, they can lose to anybody. The issue is the Celtics rarely have two straight games where shots don’t fall. The Celtics have lost back-to-back games just once since January 15. I’m simply banking on the Celtics knocking down the long ball and that trend continuing. I’ll lay the somewhat reasonable number with the leprechauns on the road.
