Celtics vs 76ers Prediction and NBA Tips - 3 May 2026
Last updated: May 2, 2026, 3:46PM | Published: May 2, 2026, 1:01PM
The Boston Celtics will face the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on Sunday, starting at 9:30am AEST.
With star players Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Payton Pritchard, the Celtics are looking to overcome a 76ers team that includes Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Celtics vs 76ers game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Boston vs Philadelphia NBA Playoffs game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Celtics a 74% chance of beating the 76ers at TD Garden.
Celtics vs 76ers: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at TD Garden are shown below:
- Head to Head: Celtics $1.33, 76ers $3.40
- Line: Celtics -8.5 ($1.91), 76ers +8.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 205 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 Celtics at $1.33 and the 76ers at $3.40.
The Celtics are 8.5-point favourites against the 76ers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog 76ers (+8.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 205 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the 76ers (+8.5) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 205-point over/under is expected to go over 53% of the time.
Celtics vs 76ers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Boston at $1.33 with Bet365
- Line: 76ers +8.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 205 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Celtics vs 76ers betting tips are based on world-class simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible advice around the clock.
Celtics vs 76ers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Celtics vs 76ers at TD Garden on Sunday is the Celtics winning 107-99.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Celtics vs 76ers: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Celtics and 76ers in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to tip off at 9:30am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers
- Date: Sunday 3 May 2026
- Time: 9:30am AEST
- Venue: TD Garden
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Boston vs Philadelphia predictions have been made after running 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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