76ers vs. Celtics odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA playoff picks, Game 7 best bets by proven model
TL;DR
The Philadelphia 76ers face the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the 2026 NBA playoffs, with the series tied at 3-3. Boston is a 6.5-point favorite, and tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET.
Key points
- 76ers and Celtics are tied 3-3 in the playoff series
- Game 7 will take place at TD Garden in Boston
- Boston is a 6.5-point favorite in the matchup
- Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET
- SportsLine Model has a 74% success rate on NBA picks
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A trip to the second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs will be on the line when the seventh-seeded Philadelphia 76ers battle the second-seeded Boston Celtics in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference matchup on Saturday. Philadelphia evened the series at 3-3 with a 106-93 win on Thursday night. The 76ers (45-37), who are looking to reach the conference semifinals for the first time since 2022-23, are 24-20 on the road this season. The Celtics (56-26), who have advanced to the second round in each of the last four seasons, are 31-13 on their home court in 2025-26. Joel Embiid (appendectomy) and Paul George (illness) are both listed as probable for the Sixers. Jayson Tatum (knee stiffness) is a late add to the injury report as questionable for Boston.
Tipoff from TD Garden in Boston is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Boston is a 6.5-point favorite in the latest 76ers vs. Celtics odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 204.5. Before making any 76ers vs. Celtics picks,Ā check out the 76ers vs. Celtics predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 inĀ bettingĀ profit for $100 players on its top-ratedĀ NBA picksĀ over the past eight-plus seasons. The model entered the second full week of the 2026 NBA playoffs on a sizzling 25-9 roll (74%) on top-rated NBA spread picks this season. Anyone following itsĀ NBA bettingĀ advice atĀ sportsbooksĀ and onĀ betting appsĀ could have seen huge returns.
Now, the model has simulated 76ers vs. Celtics 10,000 times and just revealed its coveted NBA picks and betting predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several NBA odds and NBA betting lines for Celtics vs. 76ers:
| 76ers vs. Celtics spread: | Celtics -6.5 at FanDuel |
| 76ers vs. Celtics over/under: | 204.5 points |
| 76ers vs. Celtics money line: | Celtics -227, 76ers +186 |
| 76ers vs. Celtics picks: | See picks at SportsLine |
| 76ers vs. Celtics streaming: | FuboĀ (Try for free) |
Top 76ers vs. Celtics predictions
After 10,000 simulations of 76ers vs. Celtics, SportsLine's model isĀ going Over on the total (205.5).Ā Boston has the fourth-best offense in the Eastern Conference this postseason, averaging 110.6 points per game. The Celtics averaged 114.9 during the regular season, connecting on 46.7% of their shots. Philadelphia has the fifth-best offense in the East, scoring 102.8 points, after averaging 115.9 during the regular season.
The SportsLine model is projecting the 76ers to have five players scoring 13 or more points, led by Tyrese Maxey's 25.5 points. Jaylen Brown is projected to lead the Celtics with 27.8 points scored, as five Boston players score 10.1 or more points. The teams are projected to combine for 212 total points as the Over hits in 60% of simulations, making it a great selection for anybody targeting NBA parlay betting. See the 76ers vs. Celtics spread pick at SportsLine, and you can bet the Over in 76ers vs. Celtics at FanDuel here:
How to make 76ers vs. Celtics picks
After simulating each possession of Celtics vs. 76ers 10,000 times, the model also says one side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time.Ā You can head to SportsLine to see the model's NBA picks.
So who wins Celtics vs. 76ers, and which side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to back, all from the model that has returned well over $10,000 on top-rated NBA picks, and find out.
Q&A
What are the odds for the 76ers vs. Celtics Game 7?
The Boston Celtics are favored by 6.5 points against the Philadelphia 76ers.
What time does the 76ers vs. Celtics Game 7 start?
The game is set to tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Who is injured for the 76ers and Celtics in Game 7?
Joel Embiid and Paul George are probable for the 76ers, while Jayson Tatum is questionable for the Celtics.
How has the SportsLine Projection Model performed this NBA season?
The model has a 74% success rate on top-rated NBA spread picks this season, returning over $10,000 in profit for $100 players.
