| MATCHUP | Philadelphia 76ers | Boston Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 33-26 | 39-20 |
| Spread | +9.5 -112 | -9.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | +285 | -360 |
| Total | Over 221.5 (-105) | Under 221.5 (-115) |
| Where | TD Garden, Boston, MA | |
| When | Sunday, March 1, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | NBC | |
The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics meet Sunday in NBA action at the TD Garden. Here’s a Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics prediction. This article will include a Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics pick.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Heat and Pacers and play the Spurs next. The 76ers have won 3 straight games.
The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 116.6 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 115.9 points on 47 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 29.1 points and 6.7 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 26.6 points and 7.4 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer, and VJ Edgecombe is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 81.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Nets and lost to the Nuggets, and they play the Bucks next. The Celtics have won 14 of their last 19 games.
The Boston Celtics are averaging 114.4 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 107.5 points on 44.1 percent shooting. Jaylen Brown is averaging 29.1 points and 7.1 rebounds, while Payton Pritchard is averaging 17.2 points and 4.2 rebounds. Derrick White is the third double-digit scorer, and Anfernee Simons is grabbing 2.4 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 79.2 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The 76ers have lost each of their last 10 Sunday games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Celtics have won each of their last six games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in five of their last six games.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The 76ers have won three of their last four games as road underdogs when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Celtics have lost three of their last four games as home favorites following a home win.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games at TD Garden against teams that held a winning record.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in six of their last seven road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of the Celtics’ last six games at TD Garden following a home win has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the 76ers’ last four games has gone OVER the total points line.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Jaylen Brown ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for points per game (29.1) this season.
- Neemias Queta ranks 4th amongst qualified players for FG% (64.3) this season.
Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts
- VJ Edgecombe is one of only 11 players in the league to have recorded 4+ steals in consecutive games this season.
- Quentin Grimes ranks 19th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (84.4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for turnovers per game this season (12.2).
- The Celtics rank 30th in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (18.3).
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (32.2%).
- The 76ers rank 2nd in the league for Q2 points per game this season (30.7).
Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Injury Report
The Celtics will be without Jayson Tatum. Baylor Scheierman is questionable.
The 76ers will be without Johni Broome and Joel Embiid.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Prediction
I originally thought this line was nuts and was going to grab the points. Then I remembered the Celtics are 9-4 ATS since Christmas when they are favorites of 8 or more points. When the Celtics are supposed to win big, they usually do. The Celtics have covered their last 4 games when favorites of 8 or more points and they’ve won those games by an average of 25.7 points. No Embiid for the 76ers. I’ll side with the trends and lay the points with the leprechauns at home.