76ers vs. Celtics odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA playoff picks, April 28 best bets by proven model
The Boston Celtics are set to face the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5 of their playoff series, leading 3-1. The Celtics are favored by 10.5 points, with a total points over/under of 214.5. SportsLine's model predicts the game will go under the total, with key players projected to score significant points for both teams.
- ▪The Celtics lead the series 3-1 after a decisive win in Game 4.
- ▪Joel Embiid is listed as probable for Game 5 after returning from an appendectomy.
- ▪The SportsLine model has a strong track record, simulating games 10,000 times and achieving a 74% success rate on top-rated picks.
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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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