Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Picks and Predictions for Thursday, April 30, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Boston Celtics will be back on the road Thursday night for an 8:00 PM game six match-up in Philadelphia, PA, against the Philadelphia 76ers, and we have you ready to roll with our Boston vs Philadelphia prediction. Boston has fared well in the postseason, winning 3 of the first 5 games, but completely collapsed in Game 5, blowing a 13-point lead in the third quarter, and lost by 16. The Philadelphia 76ers have been up and down in the playoffs, but erupted last time out to force a Game 6 on Thursday night. Read more about this Boston vs Philadelphia prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!
Boston looks to close it out
The Boston Celtics have averaged 114.9 points on 47% shooting from the floor this season. The Boston offense has been up and down in the playoffs, averaging 119.6 points per game in their 3 wins but well below the season average during losses. Offensively, Boston was terrible in Game 5, scoring just 97 points after only 11 in the fourth quarter, on 40% shooting and 28% from beyond the arc. Boston won the rebounding battle by 2, but turned the ball over 12 times in the loss. Jayson Tatum carried the Boston offense with 24 points and 16 rebounds on 19 shots. Jaylen Brown added 22 points on 23 shots, and Payton Pritchard led the way off the Boston bench with 12 points on 10 shots.
Jaylen Brown remains the offensive leader for Boston in the playoffs, averaging 25.8 points per game. Jayson Tatum is second on the roster, averaging 24.6 points to go along with a team-leading 10.6 rebounds and 7.6 assists. Payton Pritchard is averaging 15 points, and Neemias Queta is 4th on the team, averaging 8.8 points in just under 20 minutes per game.
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Philadelphia hunts another upset
Offensively, Philadelphia has been solid enough this season, averaging 115.9 points on 46% shooting from the floor, but its offense has floundered in the first round, averaging 102.2 points per game through the first 5 games of this series. Offensively, Philadelphia found its groove in Game 5, pouring in 113 points, including 63 in the second half, on 50% shooting and 36% from beyond the arc. Philadelphia pulled in 47 rebounds and made 20 of 23 free throws. Joel Embiid dominated Game 5, leading Philadelphia with 33 points and 8 rebounds on 23 shots. Tyrese Maxey added a 2nd best 25 points on 18 shots, and Paul George added 16 points in 43 minutes. Quentin Grimes was the difference in Game 5 for the Sixers, leading the way off the bench with 18 points on 8 shots in 24 minutes of action.
Joel Embiid is carrying the Philadelphia offense in the playoffs, averaging 29.5 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists. Tyrese Maxey ranks 2nd on the roster with 25.6 points per game, and Paul George averages 17.2 points per game. Rookie VJ Edgecombe is 4th on the team, averaging 13.8 points per game through 5 games.
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Boston vs Philadelphia Pick
- Boston vs Philadelphia Spread Pick
Boston is the better team in this matchup and has been all season. Boston let 1 get away in Game 5 and will close the show Thursday night. Look for the Celtics to come into this game focused and locked in as they do the work to end this series. Take Boston Thursday night on the road to end this series and punch their ticket into Round 2 as they get the win and cover on the road in Philadelphia.
- Boston vs Philadelphia Over/Under Pick
Both teams have scored the ball well enough in the postseason, and that will continue in this matchup. Look for both teams to score consistently throughout Thursday night's game. Expect each team to bust 100 points without much issue as the total goes over Thursday night. Take the Boston Celtics on Thursday to do the job and get the win and cover on the road to end this series in a game that goes over the total.
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