Philadelphia 76ers @ Boston Celtics Picks and Predictions - March 1st 2026
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Philadelphia 76ers (45-37) head to at TD Garden to meet Boston Celtics (56-26) on Monday, March 2, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET. The side opens at Celtics -8.5, with a total of 220.5. The early rotation minutes will say a lot about whether this number is playable.
Recent form is part of the handicap here: Celtics are 4-1, and 76ers are 3-2. The goal from here is simple: turn the market into a usable betting read by checking the spread, total, key matchup points, injuries, and props, and if you are still choosing where to bet, our NBA betting apps guide is a useful place to compare books before you bet.
Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics picks, odds, and lines
When the away team is home-tilting, small samples still matter, and Philadelphia 76ers brings simple inputs: last-five ATS: 3-2-0 plus extra context in average margin: 30. If you are comparing multiple markets, 76ers odds offers a simple entry point that updates near tip.
If you are prioritizing what travels to the matchup, Boston Celtics gives a direct home baseline with last-five ATS: 4-1-0 and a game-specific tie-in from last-five over-under: 2-3-0. When the market posts late, Celtics odds is the direct route to stay on the current numbers.
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9.5 -106 Season Profile Comparison: Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics
These tables are grouped to make the season profile easier to scan. Each category is anchored to two key stats, since that’s usually where you can tell which side has the cleaner path if the game follows form.
Record & Scoring
When win percentage and margin agree, it’s typically a reliable read—and here they both lean to Boston Celtics (73.2, 7.7). For Philadelphia 76ers, the path is turning the game into runs instead of steady quarters, since steady quarters usually favor the better margin team.
| Metric | Philadelphia 76ers | Boston Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Record (W-L) | 45-37 | 56-26 |
| Win Percentage | 53.7 | 73.2 |
| Points For | 115.9 | 114.8 |
| Points Against | 116.1 | 107.2 |
| Points Margin | -0.2 | 7.7 |
Efficiency
Boston Celtics owns the edge in shooting efficiency (114) and field goal efficiency (55.3), which is a strong indicator of cleaner scoring. If Philadelphia 76ers can’t contest without fouling or giving up clean looks, this category tends to stay home-leaning.
| Metric | Philadelphia 76ers | Boston Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Three-Point % | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| Shooting Efficiency | 110 | 114 |
| Field Goal Efficiency | 53 | 55.3 |
| Free Throw Rate | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Three-Point Rate | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| Free Throw % | 0.8 | 0.8 |
Tempo, Ratings & Turnovers
Boston Celtics leads on net rating (7.1) and turnovers (11.5), which is the cleanest read in this combined section. The counter for Philadelphia 76ers is forcing live-ball mistakes and turning them into early offense.
| Metric | Philadelphia 76ers | Boston Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Pace | 102.3 | 97.7 |
| Net Rating | 0.5 | 7.1 |
| Offensive Rating | 112.5 | 116.8 |
| Defensive Rating | 112 | 109.7 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13 | 11.5 |
Rebounding, Ball Movement & Disruption
Offensive rebounds and steals don’t separate the teams much (0.3 vs 0.3, 9.1 vs 7.1), so the best edge is often effort consistency. If one side wins the 50/50 plays for a single quarter, it can flip the possession count enough to matter.
| Metric | Philadelphia 76ers | Boston Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Rebounds Per Game | 43.6 | 46.4 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Assists Per Game | 24.6 | 24.6 |
| Assist Rate | 58.9 | 58.5 |
| Steals Per Game | 9.1 | 7.1 |
| Blocks Per Game | 5.7 | 5 |
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New Users – Bet $5 Get $200 in Bet Reset Tokens for 5 Days Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics Series History and Last Meeting
Start with the most recent game as a reliable baseline: Celtics took 108-100 by 8. The series summary underneath offers the wider history around it.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Last meeting score | 108-100 |
| Last meeting winner | Celtics |
| Last meeting margin | 8 |
| Side | Meetings | Wins | Losses | Average margin | Total points | ATS record | Over/Under record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.4 | 210 | 2-0-1 | 1-2-0 |
| Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | -10.4 | 210 | 0-2-1 | 1-2-0 |
76ers vs Celtics Quarter Scoring Stats
These splits assist spot which parts of the game each side tends to win on offense; for another angle, open NBA matchup odds. Philadelphia 76ers—clean glance version: best quarter is 2Q, and its stronger half is the first half. Boston Celtics—fresh look version: peaks in 1Q with the edge in the first half.
| Segment | Away | Home |
|---|---|---|
| 1Q Points | 30.6 | 29.7 |
| 2Q Points | 30.7 | 29.5 |
| 3Q Points | 26.4 | 28 |
| 4Q Points | 27.5 | 27.3 |
| 1H Points | 61.3 | 59.2 |
| 2H Points | 53.9 | 55.4 |
76ers at Celtics Trends and Momentum: Last 5 Form Check and Last 10 Snapshot
in the last five, Boston Celtics carries the cleaner run at 4-1 versus Philadelphia 76ers at 3-2. over the last 10, the data are not cleanly complete here, so treat it as a basic screen.
| Metric | Philadelphia 76ers | Boston Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 (Form) | ||
| Record (W-L) | 3-2 | 4-1 |
| Win % | 60 | 80 |
| ATS record | 3-2-0 | 4-1-0 |
| Over/Under record | 4-1-0 | 2-3-0 |
| Average margin | 30 | 67 |
| Last 10 (Recent Performance) | ||
| Points per game | 115.6 | 109.6 |
| Points allowed | 117.1 | 99.9 |
| Margin | -15 | 97 |
| FG % | 46.4 | 46.2 |
| 3PT % | 33.7 | 35.2 |
76ers vs Celtics Betting Trends: Against the Spread and Totals
The spread form is Philadelphia 76ers 60% ATS versus Boston Celtics 60%. The scoring form is Philadelphia 76ers 50% Over versus Boston Celtics 40%. If the game turns into quick answers, the total can get stressed even when the margin stays tight.
| Metric | Philadelphia 76ers | Boston Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| ATS W-L-P | 32-26-1 | 34-24-1 |
| ATS Win % | 60% | 60% |
| Home ATS Wins | 13 | 14 |
| Away ATS Wins | 19 | 20 |
| ATS as Favorite | 20-13-0 | 24-18-1 |
| ATS as Underdog | 12-13-1 | 10-6-0 |
| Over Wins | 31 | 22 |
| Under Wins | 28 | 37 |
| Over % | 50% | 40% |
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Spend $10 Get 200 in Bonus Picks 76ers vs Celtics Betting Summary and Game Outlook
- Game script (pace): When Philadelphia 76ers manages to speed the tempo, Boston Celtics needs to control the game and turn it into a half-court matchup. That first pace read often mirrors the total.
- Efficiency edge (side): The bigger sample points toward Boston Celtics as long as the possession game stays safer and rebounds are secured. Those bonus looks can flip it.
- Late filters (availability + market): Run the closing check on who is available, because small rotation shifts can alter who closes and how the final minutes look. If the market moves, treat it as a nudge to re-verify news rather than jamming a lean.
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