Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/2
The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics are gearing up for a decisive Game 7 in the Eastern Conference First Round of the NBA Playoffs. The series is tied at 3-3, with each team looking to advance. This game will take place at TD Garden on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 7:30 PM, and fans can catch the action on NBC.
The 76ers, led by head coach Nick Nurse, have shown strong performances on the road, with a 2-1 away record in the first round. Key players like Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid have been pivotal in recent wins. Meanwhile, the Celtics, coached by Joe Mazzulla, aim to bounce back at home. They hope to break their current two-game losing streak with strong contributions from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
76ers vs Celtics Game Day Info
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics
- Venue: TD Garden
- Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
- Betting Odds: Celtics -8.0 (-108), 76ers +8.0 (-109), Over/Under 205.5
Philadelphia 76ers Team Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers have been on a roll in their recent games. They won their last game against the Boston Celtics by a score of 106-93. Tyrese Maxey led the team with 30 points, while Joel Embiid contributed 19 points and 10 rebounds.
In their previous game, the 76ers secured a win against the Celtics with a score of 113-97. Joel Embiid stood out with 33 points and 8 assists. Tyrese Maxey also played well, scoring 25 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.
Throughout the postseason, Tyrese Maxey has been a key player for the 76ers, averaging 27 points per game. Joel Embiid has also been impactful, averaging 26 points and 8 rebounds per game. Paul George adds depth to the team, scoring nearly 18 points per game.
Boston Celtics Team Preview
The Boston Celtics recently faced the Philadelphia 76ers in three playoff games. They won one game and lost two. In the win, they scored 128 points, with Jayson Tatum getting 30 points and 11 assists.
In the two losses, the Celtics struggled with shooting. They had field goal percentages of 41.9% and 40.4%. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were the top scorers, but their efforts were not enough to secure victories.
For the season, the Celtics are strong in three-point shooting. They lead the league with 16 three-pointers made per game. On defense, they allow only 102.8 points per game, ranking 7th in the league.
BTB Betting Pick
The Celtics are the favorites with a spread of -8.0. They score 107.7 points per game and allow 102.8 points per game. The 76ers score 103.7 points per game and allow 106.1 points per game. The Celtics are likely to cover the spread with a projected score of Celtics 110, 76ers 100.
The over/under for this game is set at 205.5. The combined average points per game for both teams is 211.4. Both teams’ offensive stats suggest a game that goes over. Therefore, the recommendation is to pick the over, with a projected total of 210 points.