Celtics vs. 76ers Predictions, Odds & Picks For Game 7

Boston Celtics SG Jaylen Brown and Philadelphia 76ers SG James Harden strike similar poses in the first half. The Celtics beat the 76ers, 121-87, in Game 2 of the 2023 Eastern Conference Semifinals.
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Here we go with Game 7 between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, May 14. The game is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET while airing on ABC. The Celtics enter this game as 7.5-point favorites with the total set at 203.

How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Celtics vs. 76ers predictions, odds, and picks below.

Celtics vs. 76ers Odds

  • Spread: Celtics -7.5
  • Total: 203

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Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, May 14
  • Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
  • Location: TD Garden – Boston, MA
  • TV: ABC

Celtics Betting Trends

  • Celtics are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 home games.
  • Over is 5-0 in Celtics last 5 games following a ATS win.

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76ers Betting Trends

  • 76ers are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 road games.
  • Over is 4-0 in 76ers last 4 games following a ATS loss.

Celtics vs. 76ers Predictions

The Celtics have the upper hand here, playing with momentum in their home building. That explains the 7.5-point spread despite these teams battling back and forth for the last few weeks.

Boston was able to get the job done with defense in Game 6, beating the 76ers in a low-scoring 95-86 contest in Philadelphia. The Celtics were able to make their threes down the stretch, outscoring Philly by a margin of 24-13 in the fourth quarter to claim the nine-point victory.

This could be another slugfest with starters from both sides seeing 40+ minutes in an elimination game. Philadelphia will look to slow the pace down and play in the halfcourt with James Harden and Joel Embiid. The over/under accounts for another low-scoring battle, as the number is set down to 203.

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A lower total usually has us looking toward the underdog, especially given the spread is 7.5 points. Fewer total points reduce the risk of a blowout or one team pulling away completely.

Boston should win this game on its home court, but look for the 76ers to keep it somewhat close. We are expecting the 76ers to shoot much better this time around (especially from distance).

Let’s take Philadelphia +7.5 in this spot, which is playable down to Philly +6.

The Pick: Philadelphia +7.5 | -110 at PointsBet