Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Predictions – NBA Playoff Preview

The Boston Celtics travel to face the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 3 of the first-round series – Tied 1-1. Here is what the Statz data says heading into tip-off.

Odds and Lines

Odds via Polymarket. Moneyline: Philadelphia 76ers +251 | Boston Celtics -251. Spread: Philadelphia 76ers +7.5 (1.98) | Boston Celtics -7.5 (2.02). Total: O/U 216.5.

Series Context

This is a First Round matchup. The series is currently Tied 1-1. The winner of this game takes a key series advantage.

Form and Team Stats

Philadelphia 76ers (home): 6-4 playoff record, averaging 110.7 points per game and conceding 109.5 ppg. Recent form (last 5): LWWW.

Boston Celtics (away): 7-3 playoff record, averaging 119.3 points per game and conceding 108.5 ppg. Recent form (last 5): WWWL.

Pace and Shooting Splits

Pace favours Boston Celtics. Philadelphia 76ers play at a pace rating of 104.6 (Fast), while Boston Celtics run at 108.2 (Fast).

Philadelphia 76ers: FG% 47.6 | 3P% 37.2 | FT% 76.2
Boston Celtics: FG% 42.6 | 3P% 32.9 | FT% 83

Player Projections

Statz model projections for April 24, 2026:

Tyrese Maxey (PHI): 24.5 pts / 3.1 reb / 6 ast
Paul George (PHI): 18.9 pts / 4.7 reb / 3.4 ast
VJ Edgecombe (PHI): 17.1 pts / 6.5 reb / 4.7 ast
Jaylen Brown (BOS): 24.4 pts / 4.5 reb / 3.4 ast
Jayson Tatum (BOS): 16.2 pts / 8.5 reb / 5.5 ast
Payton Pritchard (BOS): 13.5 pts / 2.7 reb / 4.3 ast

Active Prop Streaks

The following players have active prop streaks heading into this game:

Neemias Queta (BOS): Points_rebounds_assists 17.5 – over in 9 straight
Kelly Oubre Jr. (PHI): Ast 1.5 – under in 8 straight
Neemias Queta (BOS): Points_rebounds 16.5 – over in 7 straight
VJ Edgecombe (PHI): Reb 5.5 – over in 6 straight
Paul George (PHI): Reb 5.5 – under in 6 straight
Neemias Queta (BOS): Ast 1.5 – over in 6 straight
Paul George (PHI): Blocks 0.5 – under in 6 straight
Derrick White (BOS): Blocks 1.5 – under in 6 straight

Player Milestones

Jayson Tatum (BOS): Points 20+ in 7 straight (avg 25.1 per game)
VJ Edgecombe (PHI): Steals 1+ in 7 straight (avg 1.7 per game)
Neemias Queta (BOS): Assists 2+ in 6 straight (avg 2.7 per game)
Kelly Oubre Jr. (PHI): Steals 1+ in 6 straight (avg 2.2 per game)
VJ Edgecombe (PHI): Rebounds 6+ in 6 straight (avg 7.8 per game)

Hit Rate Trends

Jayson Tatum (BOS): Points 20+ – hit 100% in last 5 (5/5 games)
Jayson Tatum (BOS): Steals 1+ – hit 100% in last 5 (5/5 games)
VJ Edgecombe (PHI): Steals 1+ – hit 100% in last 5 (5/5 games)
Kelly Oubre Jr. (PHI): Steals 1+ – hit 100% in last 5 (5/5 games)
VJ Edgecombe (PHI): Pts+Reb+Ast 25+ – hit 100% in last 5 (5/5 games)

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Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Predictions – NBA Playoff Preview | April 24, 2026