76ers vs. Celtics odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA playoff picks, April 28 best bets by proven model
The Boston Celtics, leading 3-1 in their 2026 NBA playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers, aim to close out the first-round matchup in Game 5 at TD Garden. Boston is a 10.5-point favorite with a total points over/under of 214.5, as Joel Embiid is listed as probable after returning in Game 4. A proven simulation model has projected the game to land under the total in 54% of its 10,000 runs, with Jaylen Brown and Tyrese Maxey leading their respective teams in scoring. The model, which has historically delivered strong betting returns, also favors one side of the spread in nearly 60% of simulations.
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76ers vs. Celtics odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA playoff picks, April 28 best bets by proven model SportsLine's model reveals its Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics Game 5 picks By Daniel Kohn Apr 28, 2026 at 5:07 pm ET • 2 min read Imagn Images The second-seeded Boston Celtics look to close out their best-of-seven series when they face the seventh-seeded Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff matchup on Tuesday in the 2026 NBA playoffs. Boston grabbed a 3-1 series lead with a 128-96 win at Philadelphia on Sunday. The 76ers (45-37), who have not advanced past the first round since 2022-23, are 23-20 on the road this season.
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