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Celtics vs. 76ers odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA playoff picks, Game 6 best bets by proven model
TL;DR
The Celtics lead the series 3-2 after a Game 5 loss to the 76ers, who won 119-97. Game 6 is set for Thursday at 8 p.m. ET, with Boston favored by 6.5 points.
Key points
- Celtics lead series 3-2 after Game 5 loss
- 76ers won Game 5 119-97 as 10.5-point underdogs
- Game 6 scheduled for Thursday at 8 p.m. ET
- Boston favored by 6.5 points in Game 6
- Over/under for Game 6 is 212.5 points
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Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers staved off elimination with a thorough 119-97 Game 5 victory at Boston, despite being 10.5-point underdogs. However, Jayson Tatum the Celtics still lead the best-of-seven series 3-2 and can close it out when they head to Philly for Game 6 on Thursday.
Boston won Games 3 and 4 in Philly and has a better record on the road (28-15) than the 76ers do at home (23-20). Tip-off from Xfinity Mobile Arena is set for 8 p.m. ET. Boston is favored by 6.5 points in the latest Celtics vs. 76ers odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 212.5. Before making any 76ers vs. Celtics picks, check out the Celtics vs. 76ers predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in betting profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks 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 its NBA betting advice at sportsbooks and on betting apps could have seen huge returns.
Now, the model has simulated Celtics vs. 76ers 10,000 times and just revealed its coveted NBA picks and betting predictions. You can . Here are several and lines for 76ers vs. Celtics:
Q&A
What are the odds for Celtics vs. 76ers Game 6?
Boston is favored by 6.5 points for Game 6 against the 76ers.
What time does Celtics vs. 76ers Game 6 start?
Game 6 between the Celtics and 76ers is scheduled to tip off at 8 p.m. ET.
How did the 76ers win Game 5 against the Celtics?
The 76ers secured a 119-97 victory in Game 5, overcoming a 10.5-point underdog status.
What is the over/under for Celtics vs. 76ers Game 6?
The over/under for total points scored in Game 6 is set at 212.5.
