Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/19

The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics are ready to begin their playoff series. This is Game 1 of the Eastern Conference First Round. The game will take place at TD Garden on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM. Fans can watch the game on ABC.

Philadelphia enters the playoffs after a regular season record of 45-37. Nick Nurse leads the team as head coach. On the other side, Boston finished the season with a 56-26 record. Joe Mazzulla serves as the head coach for the Celtics. Both teams are part of the Eastern Conference and Atlantic Division. This series will be a best-of-7 format.

76ers vs Celtics Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics
  • Venue: TD Garden
  • Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Celtics -13.0 (-110), 76ers +13.0 (-111), Celtics MoneyLine -830, 76ers MoneyLine +551, Over/Under 213.5

Philadelphia 76ers Team Preview

The Philadelphia 76ers are on a winning streak, having secured victories in their last three games. In their most recent game against the Orlando Magic, they won by 12 points. Tyrese Maxey led the team with 31 points, while Andre Drummond added 14 points and 10 rebounds.

Throughout the postseason, the 76ers have been scoring an average of 109 points per game. They are efficient with their possessions, ranking 5th in possessions per game. Their defense is strong, allowing only 97 points per game, the lowest in the league.

Key players for the 76ers include Tyrese Maxey and Paul George. Maxey averages 28.3 points per game, making him a top scorer for the team. Paul George contributes with 17.3 points per game and adds experience to the lineup. Joel Embiid remains out due to illness, impacting their depth.

Boston Celtics Team Preview

The Boston Celtics recently played a game at home against the Orlando Magic. The Celtics won by 5 points, finishing with a score of 113-108. Baylor Scheierman stood out with 30 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists in 38 minutes.

In a previous game against the New Orleans Pelicans, the Celtics secured a win by 26 points. The final score was 144-118, with Payton Pritchard contributing 21 points and 10 assists. Sam Hauser also added 24 points, making 8 of his 13 shots.

The Celtics faced the New York Knicks in an away game and lost by 6 points. The game ended with the Knicks scoring 112 to the Celtics’ 106. Jayson Tatum led the team with 24 points and 13 rebounds, but his efforts were not enough to secure a win.

BTB Betting Pick

The 76ers are getting a +13.0 spread against the Celtics. Philadelphia allows only 97.0 points per game, which ranks them first in defense. This strong defense might help them cover the spread. The projected score is Celtics 105, 76ers 99. Taking the 76ers with the points could be a smart pick.

The total for the game is set at 213.5. The 76ers average 109.0 points per game while allowing 97.0 points. This suggests a total around 206 points. With strong defensive stats, the under 213.5 looks like a reasonable choice.