Celtics vs. 76ers Game 6 prediction: NBA playoffs picks, odds, best bets Thursday
The Boston Celtics face the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 6 of the 2026 NBA playoffs, after the 76ers extended the series by winning Game 5 despite trailing 3-1. The Celtics are 6.5-point favorites playing in Philadelphia, where they have already won two games in the series. Analyst Malik Smith predicts Payton Pritchard will surpass his 13.5-point scoring prop based on his strong performance throughout the series.
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Betting Celtics vs. 76ers Game 6 prediction: NBA playoffs picks, odds, best bets Thursday By Malik Smith Published April 30, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers. NBAE via Getty Images Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The Celtics were supposed to make quick work of the 76ers in the NBA playoffs. Before the series started, the C’s were viewed as the darlings of the East, and the 76ers were a speed bump on their road to the Eastern Conference finals. Philly didn’t get that message.
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