Boston Celtics (56-26) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (45-37) April 24, 2026 7:00 pm EDT The Line: Philadelphia 76ers +7.5; Over/Under: 215.5 (Get latest betting odds)
The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers meet Friday in NBA Game 3 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena. Here’s a 76ers vs. Celtics Prediction. This article will include a 76ers vs. Celtics Pick.
The Boston Celtics haven’t lost back-to-back games since March 12. The Celtics hope to take a 2-1 series lead. The Celtics have won 32 of their last 44 games.
The Boston Celtics are averaging 110 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 101 points on 43.3 percent shooting. Jaylen Brown is averaging 31 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Jayson Tatum is averaging 22 points and 12.5 rebounds. Neemias Queta is the third double-digit scorer, and Derrick White is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 30.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.5 rebounds per game.
The Philadelphia 76ers have lost two home games since March 4. The 76ers have won 8 of their last 13 games.
The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 101 points on 43.3 percent shooting and allowing 110 points on 44.7 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 25 points and 8.5 assists, while VJ Edgecombe is averaging 21.5 points and 6.5 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer, and Kelly Oubre Jr. is grabbing 6 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 67.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 30.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game.
The Celtics don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Joel Embiid is doubtful for the 76ers with an abdominal injury.
I really want to take the points with the 76ers, as this is a lot of points to give a home team that has hope. The 76ers stole home court and it looks like Embiid is close to returning. All of a sudden this series got interesting.
However, since November 19, the 76ers are 2-10 ATS and SU as a home underdog. The Celtics are 11-6 ATS in their last 17 games when favorites of 5 or more points. I’ve said it before: the Celtics usually win big when they’re expected to. When the Celtics make threes, they win comfortably. When they don’t, they lose. I’ll lay the points with the Celtics, but I don’t love the number.