May 02, 2026 6:49 AM EST

NBA: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics 2026-05-02 18:30:00.0

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The Boston Celtics are heavy 76.9 percent favorites over the Philadelphia 76ers. The 76ers are shooting 44.5 percent from the field and the Celtics are forecasted to shoot 45.9 percent. The Celtics have the rebounding advantage at 43.3 to 37.7. The Celtics are committing fewer turnovers at 9.4 vs 12.4 for the 76ers. The 76ers are making 11.9 three pointers on 34.9 percent from three point range. The Celtics are making 13.5 three pointers on 34.3 percent. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA---PTS: Joel Embiid 25.3, Jaylen Brown 26.3 ASSISTS: Tyrese Maxey 6.9, Jayson Tatum 9.2 REBOUNDS: Joel Embiid 7.6, Jayson Tatum 7.2 SPORTS ODDS: Sportsbooks and handicappers have set the line at BOS -8.0 TOTAL 206.0. WIN-LOSS Philadelphia 76ers 49-40 Boston Celtics 59-29 ATS Philadelphia 76ers 45-40 Sweat Barometer -0.3 Boston Celtics 51-34 Sweat Barometer 2.3 OVER-UNDER Philadelphia 76ers 44-44 Avg Over/Under Line 3.7 Boston Celtics 34-53 Avg Over/Under Line -2.8 ACCUSCORE PICK RECORD - POINT SPREAD PICKS Philadelphia 76ers 39-43 Boston Celtics 50-32 OVER-UNDER PICKS Philadelphia 76ers 42-43 Boston Celtics 34-49

UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Boston Celtics

Philadelphia 76ersATS RECORDBoston CelticsATS RECORDATS EDGE
Record on the Road24-20, 55.0% 400Record at Home31-13, 70.0% 1800Boston Celtics
VS Boston Celtics5-5, 50.0% -50VS Philadelphia 76ers5-5, 50.0% -50EVEN
vs Team .500 or Better22-36, 38.0% -1760vs Team .500 or Better34-24, 59.0% 760Boston Celtics
Record As Road Underdog10-15, 40.0% -650Record As Home Favorite26-11, 70.0% 1390Boston Celtics
Playing Back-to-Back Days19-14, 58.0% +360Playing Back-to-Back Days23-15, 61.0% +650Boston Celtics

LAST SEASON: We advise focusing on these trends in the first month of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Boston Celtics

Philadelphia 76ersATS RECORDBoston CelticsATS RECORDATS EDGE
Record on the Road23-20, 53.0% 300Record at Home46-6, 88.0% 4000Boston Celtics
VS Boston Celtics1-3, 25.0% -230VS Philadelphia 76ers3-1, 75.0% 190Boston Celtics
vs Team .500 or Better24-29, 45.0% -790vs Team .500 or Better50-18, 74.0% 3020Boston Celtics
Record As Road Underdog8-15, 35.0% -850Record As Home Favorite45-6, 88.0% 3840Boston Celtics
After 1 or More Days Off50-35, 59.0% +1150After 1 or More Days Off75-21, 78.0% +5190Boston Celtics

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Philadelphia 76ersRECORDBoston CelticsRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD21-22, 49.0% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME17-26, 40.0% OverUNDER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS1-5, 17.0% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS3-4, 43.0% OverUNDER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST YR26-16, 62.0% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST YR30-21, 59.0% OverOVER
vs Teams Averaging >100 PTS at Home44-44, 50.0% OVERvs Teams Averaging >100 PTS on Road34-53, 39.0%UNDER

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POINT SPREAD (SEASON) - Philadelphia 76ers Road Games: 19-22, 46.0% -520 Boston Celtics Home Games: 23-17, 57.0% +430 POINT SPREAD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Philadelphia 76ers Road Games: 3-3, 50.0% -30 Boston Celtics Home Games: 5-2, 71.0% +280

OVER-UNDER RECORD (SEASON) - Philadelphia 76ers Road Games: 19-22, 46.0% -471 Boston Celtics Home Games: 17-24, 41.0% -853 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Philadelphia 76ers Road Games: 3-3, 50.0% -27 Boston Celtics Home Games: 2-5, 29.0% -318

SIDE VALUE (SEASON) - Philadelphia 76ers Road Games: 13-31, 30.0% -249 Boston Celtics Home Games: 19-25, 43.0% 1676 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Philadelphia 76ers Road Games: 2-4, 33.0% +809 Boston Celtics Home Games: 4-3, 57.0% +1334

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