Celtics vs 76ers Prediction and NBA Tips - 3 May 2026
Last updated: May 2, 2026, 11:33PM | Published: May 2, 2026, 1:01PM
The Boston Celtics will face the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on Sunday, commencing at 9:30am AEST.
With the likes of Jaylen Brown, Payton Pritchard and Derrick White, the Celtics are up against a 76ers side that includes Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Celtics vs 76ers game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Boston vs Philadelphia NBA Playoffs match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Celtics a 63% 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 here:
- Head to Head: Celtics $1.61, 76ers $2.40
- Line: Celtics -4 ($1.87), 76ers +4 ($1.95)
- 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 $1.61 and the 76ers at $2.40.
The Celtics are listed as 4-point favourites against the 76ers, with odds of $1.87 available at Bet365.
For the underdog 76ers (+4) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.95.
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 (+4) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 205-point over/under is expected to go over 54% of the time.
Celtics vs 76ers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Boston at $1.61 with Bet365
- Line: 76ers +4 at $1.95 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 205 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Celtics vs 76ers predictions are based on detailed simulations and betting experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Celtics vs 76ers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Celtics vs 76ers at TD Garden this Sunday is the Celtics winning 105-101.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Boston vs Philadelphia game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Celtics vs 76ers prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the Boston vs Philadelphia game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips on every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Celtics vs 76ers: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Celtics and 76ers in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to commence 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 in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Boston vs Philadelphia predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge 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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