Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Picks and Predictions for Saturday, May 2, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Philadelphia 76ers return to Boston Saturday night for game 7 of their Eastern Conference series inside TD Garden at 7:30 PM against the Boston Celtics, and we have you ready to roll with our Philadelphia vs Boston prediction. Philadelphia finished the regular season with 45 wins and 37 losses, and they have found their groove in this series, winning 3 of the last 5, including 2 in a row, to fight off elimination. The Boston Celtics return home Saturday, struggling after losing 3 of the last 5, including 2 in a row, after dropping 2 straight closeout games. Read more about this Philadelphia vs Boston prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!
Philadelphia goes for 3 in a row
The Philadelphia 76ers have averaged 115.9 points per game on 46% shooting from the floor this season. The Philadelphia offense has been up and down in this series, averaging 110 points per game in their 3 wins but just 95.6 points per game in their 3 losses. Offensively, Philadelphia was the better team in Game 6, scoring 106 points on 44% shooting and 33% from beyond the arc. Philadelphia won the rebounding battle by 2 and made 17 free throws in the game. Tyrese Maxey carried the Philadelphia offense with 30 points on 22 shots. Paul George was 2nd of the 76ers roster in game 6 with 23 points on 17 shots. Joel Embiid added 19 points on 18 shots. Kelly Oubre Jr and VJ Edgecombe rounded out the Philadelphia starters with 14 points each.
Tyrese Maxey is leading the Philadelphia offense in the playoffs, averaging 26.3 points per game. Joel Embiid is second on the roster, averaging 26 points, along with a team high 8 rebounds and 7.3 assists. Paul George has found his way in the playoffs, averaging 18.2 points, and VJ Edgecombe is 4th on the team, averaging 13.8 points in just under 38 minutes per game.
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Celtics try to avoid the collapse
The Boston Celtics offense has averaged 114.9 points on 47% shooting from the floor this season, but they have struggled, averaging 95.6 points per game in their 3 losses in this series. Offensively, Boston was horrible in Game 6, scoring just 93 points, including just 14 in the third quarter on 43% shooting overall and 29% from beyond the arc. The Celtics lost the rebounding battle and turned the ball over 13 times. Jaylen Brown led the way for the Boston offense with 18 points on 17 shots. Jayson Tatum added a 2nd best 17 points on 13 shots, and Derrick White was the third Boston starter in double figures with 11 points on 8 shots. Payton Pritchard led the way off the Boston bench with 14 points on 16 shots in 36 minutes.
Jaylen Brown is the offensive leader for Boston in the playoffs, averaging 24.5 points per game. Jayson Tatum is second on the team, averaging 23.3 points, and leads the way, averaging 10.7 rebounds and 6 points per assist. Payton Pritchard is the third player on the Boston roster in double digits, averaging 14.8 points per game. Derrick White averages 8.7 points, and big man Neemias Queta averages 8 points in just under 20 minutes per game.
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Philadelphia vs Boston Pick
- Philadelphia vs Boston Spread Pick
The Boston Celtics were in full control of this series and have really folded over the last few outings. Boston should have ended this series several games ago, but have let the 76ers find their groove. Expect Philadelphia to continue to play well Saturday night as they chase the first-round upset. The Boston Celtics will make the plays down the stretch in this matchup to punch their ticket into the second round, but things will be close from the opening tip. Take the Celtics to get the win, but the Philadelphia 76ers will cover the number Saturday night in Boston
- Philadelphia vs Boston Over/Under Pick
This has been a defensive struggle for most of the series, but the offenses have played well lately. Look for both offenses to continue to roll in this matchup as each pursues a Game 7 victory. Boston should get the win as Philadelphia covers the number in a high-scoring contest. Take the over Saturday night as the Philadelphia 76ers play the Boston Celtics in game 7.
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