The Celtics lead the best-of-seven series 3-2, but will be entering the game off the back of a defeat in Game 5.

This has added to the potential value offered in the upcoming game on Friday, May 1 (11:00 AEST).

Quick Picks

Our pick: Celtics to win

Value bet: Celtics in the handicap

Long shot: Pritchard to score 15+ points

Betting Preview

Recapping how the first round has gone so far, the Celtics managed to take control of the series with their performances in Philadelphia:

• Game 1: Celtics won 123-91 in Boston
• Game 2: 76ers won 111-97 in Boston
• Game 3: Celtics won 108-100 in Philadelphia
• Game 4: Celtics won 128-96 in Philadelphia
• Game 5: 76ers won 113-97 in Boston

Now, they’ll return in Game 6 looking to end the series and book their place in the Eastern Conference semi-finals, where the winner of the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks await them.

Looking at their H2H in the regular season, the 76ers lost and won a game as the home team.

The game they won (November 2025) was by two points (102-100), while they lost in October by one point (109-108).

Games in the Playoffs have been decided by a much bigger margin.

Betting Markets to Watch

It’s not a surprise to see the Boston Celtics have short odds in the moneyline to win Game 6, but we don’t think this is where the value lies.

We think there’s better value in the Celtics’ handicap line, which is -5.5. The favourites have covered the line in seven of the 76ers' last eight games at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

Boston have shown they have a liking to playing here in the playoffs, with both of their wins covering this handicap spread.

The Under 213.5 total points market offers additional value worth exploring.

Three of the five games played so far have been under, with one over by just 0.5 points. Additionally, 11 of the 76ers' last 12 games as underdogs have gone under the total match points line.

Paul George has made three or more three-pointers in each of his last four home appearances against the Celtics, meaning there’s value in his market for Over 2.5 Threes Made in this game.

Our Prediction

Check the latest NBA 76ers vs Celtics betting odds at Sportsbet.

Our prediction is that the Celtics likely win, as they have been solid when playing in Philadelphia in this Playoff series.

That will count for a lot, and could be enough to get them over the line.

Payton Pritchard has scored 15+ points in each of the Celtics' last seven road games against Atlantic Division opponents, meaning he offers long shot value to score 15+ once again.