76ers vs Celtics Prediction and NBA Tips - 1 May 2026

The Philadelphia 76ers will take on the favoured Boston Celtics in the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Friday, beginning at 10:00am AEST.

Led by the likes of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George, the 76ers are aiming to beat a Celtics line-up that includes Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Payton Pritchard.

This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the 76ers vs Celtics game, along with the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Philadelphia vs Boston NBA Playoffs match-up 10,000 times.

Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Celtics a 69% chance of defeating the 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

76ers vs Celtics: Odds

The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Xfinity Mobile Arena are shown below:

• Head to Head: 76ers $2.90, Celtics $1.43
• Line: 76ers +6 ($1.95), Celtics -6 ($1.87)
• Total (Over/Under 214.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the 76ers at $2.90 and the Celtics at $1.43.

The 76ers are listed as 6-point underdogs against the Celtics, with odds of $1.95 available at Bet365.

For the favourite Celtics (-6) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.87.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 214.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's model, the 76ers (+6) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 214.5-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.

76ers vs Celtics: Betting Tips

• Head to Head: Boston at $1.43 with Bet365
• Line: 76ers +6 at $1.95 with Bet365
• Total Points: Over 214.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

These 76ers vs Celtics predictions are based on market-leading simulations and betting intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.

76ers vs Celtics: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for 76ers vs Celtics at Xfinity Mobile Arena this Friday is the Celtics winning 110-104.

This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.

Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Philadelphia vs Boston game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.

For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' 76ers vs Celtics prediction, put together by experts in the US.

Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the Philadelphia vs Boston game.

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76ers vs Celtics: Essential Details

The NBA match-up between the 76ers and Celtics in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to begin at 10:00am AEST on Friday.

• Teams: Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics
• Date: Friday 1 May 2026
• Time: 10:00am AEST
• Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.

Conclusion

Our Philadelphia vs Boston predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.

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