Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/28
The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers are set for Game 5 in the Eastern Conference First Round. The Celtics lead the series 3–1 and will play at home in TD Garden. The game is on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 7:00 PM and will be shown on ESPN.
Philadelphia, coached by Nick Nurse, is looking to bounce back after losing the last two games. They have a postseason record of 2-3. The Boston Celtics, led by Joe Mazzulla, have a postseason record of 3-1. They have won the last two games and aim to close the series at home.
76ers vs Celtics Game Day Info
- Sport: NBA Basketball
- Teams: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics
- Venue: TD Garden
- Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
- Betting Odds: Celtics -11.5 (-111), 76ers +11.5 (-111), Celtics MoneyLine -581, 76ers MoneyLine +417
Philadelphia 76ers Team Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers have had a mixed postseason. They won against the Boston Celtics on April 21, 111-97, but lost the other games in the series. Their recent game on April 26 ended with a 96-128 loss to the Celtics.
Tyrese Maxey has been a key player for the 76ers. He scored an average of 26.8 points per game in the postseason. Joel Embiid also played well, scoring 26 points in his only game despite recovering from an appendectomy.
The 76ers have had challenges on both ends of the floor. They are ranked 19th in points per game with 101.4. On defense, they allow 110.6 points per game, which ranks them 13th in the league.
Boston Celtics Team Preview
The Boston Celtics recently secured a significant win against the Philadelphia 76ers, with a score of 128-96. Jayson Tatum and Payton Pritchard led the way with strong performances, scoring 30 and 32 points, respectively. Jaylen Brown also contributed 20 points in that game.
In the postseason, the Celtics are scoring 114 points per game, which ranks fourth overall. They make 18.2 three-pointers per game, the highest in the league. Defensively, they allow just 99.5 points per game, which ranks second.
Jaylen Brown is leading the Celtics with 26.8 points per game in the postseason. Jayson Tatum is not far behind, averaging 24.8 points and 9.2 rebounds per game. The team has strong support from Payton Pritchard, who averages 15.8 points and 4.5 assists per game.
BTB Betting Pick
The Boston Celtics are favored by 11.5 points against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics score 114.0 points per game while allowing 99.5 points. The 76ers score 101.4 points per game and allow 110.6 points. Given these stats, the Celtics are likely to win and cover the -11.5 spread.
The total for the game is set at 214.5 points. The combined average score for both teams is 215.4 points per game. The Celtics have a strong defense, but the combined offensive output suggests taking the over 214.5 is a good choice.