Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/24

The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers are tied 1-1 in their best-of-7 series. Game 3 takes place at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can watch the game on Amaz.

The Celtics, led by Head Coach Joe Mazzulla, finished the regular season with a 56-26 record. They are currently on a one-game losing streak in the playoffs. The 76ers, coached by Nick Nurse, have a postseason record of 2-1 and are coming off a win against the Celtics.

Celtics vs 76ers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers
  • Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena
  • Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Celtics Spread -7.5 (-109), 76ers Spread +7.5 (-112), Celtics MoneyLine -290, 76ers MoneyLine +234, Over/Under 216

Boston Celtics Team Preview

The Boston Celtics are heading into their next game with a mixed recent performance. They lost their last game to the Philadelphia 76ers by 14 points, ending with a score of 97-111. In that game, Jaylen Brown stood out with 36 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists.

Before that, the Celtics had a strong win against the 76ers with a score of 123-91. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown both contributed significantly, with Tatum scoring 25 points and Brown adding 26 points. Their shooting percentage was much higher in this game, hitting 50% of their shots.

In the playoffs, the Celtics are scoring an average of 110 points per game. They rank high in three-pointers made, with 14.5 per game, but their three-point shooting percentage is at 30.9%. On defense, they allow 101 points per game, ranking them 5th in the league.

Philadelphia 76ers Team Preview

The Philadelphia 76ers recently played three games. They secured a win against the Boston Celtics with a score of 111-97. Tyrese Maxey led the team with 29 points and 9 assists.

In their postseason, the 76ers have averaged 103.7 points per game. They have been effective in shooting threes with a percentage of 36.1. On defense, they allow 105.7 points per game, ranking 8th.

Key players like Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe have been consistent. Maxey averages 27 points per game in the postseason. Edgecombe contributes 20.7 points and 8 rebounds per game.

BTB Betting Pick

The Celtics are favored by 7.5 points against the 76ers. Boston scores 110.0 points per game and allows 101.0 points. Philadelphia scores 103.7 points and allows 105.7 points. The Celtics have a strong offense and defense, so they should cover the -7.5 spread.

The over/under is set at 216 points. The Celtics and 76ers combined points per game are 213.7. Boston’s defense is strong, allowing only 101.0 points per game. The game should stay under 216 points.