Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Picks and Predictions for Friday, April 24, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Boston Celtics will be on the road Friday night for game 3 of their first-round matchup inside Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA, at 7:00 PM against the Philadelphia 76ers, and we have you ready to roll with our Boston vs Philadelphia prediction. Boston finished the regular season with 56 wins and comes into Friday having won 3 of the last 5 following the loss in game 2. Philadelphia finished the year with 45 victories and has won 4 of the last 5 after their double-digit road victory in Game 2 of this set. Read more about this Boston vs Philadelphia prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!
Boston looks to retake home court
The Boston Celtics offense ranks 18th in the NBA this season, averaging 114.9 points on 47% shooting from the floor, but Boston has averaged just 101.5 points per game over their last 2 losses. Defensively, Boston is ranked 2nd in the NBA, allowing just over 107.2 points per game this season, but the Celtics have given up an average of 111.5 points per game over their last 2 losses. Offensively, Boston was terrible in their last outing, scoring just 97 points on 39% shooting and 26% from beyond the arc. Boston won the rebounding battle by 8, but turned the ball over 13 times, resulting in the loss.
Jaylen Brown led the way for the Boston offense in Game 2 with 36 points on 24 shots and 38 minutes. Jayson Tatum was the only other starter on the roster in double digits with 19 points on 19 shots. Derrick White struggled in Game 2, scoring just 8 points on 12 shots in 39 minutes. The Boston bench combined to score 20 points on 22 shots between 7 players.
Key Injury Report for Boston:
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Philadelphia goes for 2 in a row
Philadelphia is the number 11-ranked offense in the league, averaging 115.9 points on 46% shooting, and has averaged 112.75 points per game over its last 4 wins. Defensively, Philadelphia ranks 17th in the NBA, allowing 115.9 points per game this season, but has allowed an average of 103.4 points per game over its last 5 outings, resulting in 4 victories. The Philadelphia offense controlled its game last time out, pouring in 111 points on 40% shooting, 49% from beyond the arc. Philadelphia pulled in 42 rebounds, including 12 on the offensive side.
Rookie VJ Edgecombe led the Philadelphia offense in Game 2, scoring 30 points on 20 shots in 35 minutes. Tyrese Maxey chipped in 29 points on 28 shots, and Paul George added 19 points in 35 minutes. Kelly Oubre Jr was the 4th starter on the roster in double digits with 12 points in 32 minutes. Big man Andre Drummond led the way off the bench with 10 points on 4 shots in 26 minutes of action. The rest of the Philadelphia bench combined to score 11 points on 11 shots between 3 other players.
Key Injury Report for Philadelphia:
- Joel Embiid (GTD) - Abdomen
Boston vs Philadelphia Pick
- Boston vs Philadelphia Spread Pick
Game 3 will be a swing game as each team has 1 win coming into Friday night. Look for Boston to do the job on the road against a potentially short-handed Philadelphia team. In this matchup, the Celtics will do enough Friday night to get the victory, but the Philadelphia 76ers will keep things close enough throughout. Look for Philadelphia to make the plays down the stretch to stay within the number as they cover in game 3.
- Boston vs Philadelphia Over/Under Pick
Both teams have scored the ball well all season, and that will continue in this matchup. Look for both teams to light it up Friday night as each is in pursuit of this crucial victory. Expect both offenses to shine as each finds its rhythm early in game 3. Take the over as both offenses will roll Friday night, leading to a high-scoring game. Boston will get the road win, but the number will go well over the total.
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