The Philadelphia 76ers will lock horns with the Boston Celtics in an NBA game at TD Garden on Thursday. Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m. EST.

Both teams enter tonight’s contest a less than full strength — the Sixers recently ruled out Joel Embiid for the remainder of the season due to a lingering knee injury, while the Celtics’ Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis will miss Thursday’s showdown as well (though both are day-to-day and are expected to rejoin the team shortly).

Our best bet for tonight is 76ers +13 (-110).

Ahead of this contest, the data analysts at Dimers have simulated the game 10,000 times, then compared the results to current NBA betting odds to inform the data-driven betting preview below.

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76ers vs. Celtics betting preview

Led by the likes of Paul George, Quentin Grimes, and Kelly Oubre, the 76ers are up against a Celtics team that boasts Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, and Payton Pritchard.

Utilize the interactive widget below to discover the current spread, over/under, and moneyline betting odds and probabilities for the 76ers-Celtics game at TD Garden.

This prediction and best bet for Thursday’s NBA matchup between the 76ers and Celtics is from Dimers.com, a leader in sports betting predictions.

Check out all the important details on tonight’s game, as well as the best odds sourced from the top sportsbooks in the country.

Game details

The key information you need before the 76ers vs. Celtics NBA game.

• Teams: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics
• Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025
• Time: 7:30 p.m. EST
• Location: TD Garden
• NBA standings: Current NBA standings
• NBA news: Check the latest updates from the official NBA news site

Odds

The latest and best odds for the NBA clash between the 76ers and Celtics.

• Spread: 76ers +13 (-110), Celtics -13 (-110)
• Moneyline: 76ers +560, Celtics -770
• Total: Over/Under 218.5 (-110/-110)

The odds and lines featured here are the best available from selected sports betting sites at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Expert prediction: 76ers vs. Celtics

Using trusted data analysis and computer power, the experts at Dimers have executed 10,000 simulations of Thursday’s 76ers vs. Celtics matchup.

According to Dimers’ famous predictive analytics model, the Celtics are more likely to beat the 76ers at TD Garden. This prediction is based on the model giving the Celtics an 85% chance of winning the game.

Furthermore, Dimers predicts that the 76ers (+13) have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 218.5 points has a 51% chance of going over.

These predictions and probabilities are correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.

76ers vs. Celtics best bet

Our top pick for the 76ers vs. Celtics game on Thursday is to bet on the 76ers +13 (-110).

This betting advice is based on comprehensive simulations and valuable betting intelligence, designed to help you make more informed decisions.

Score prediction for 76ers vs. Celtics

Dimers’ projected final score for the Philadelphia vs. Boston game on Thursday has the Celtics winning 115-103.

This expert prediction is based on each team’s average score following 10,000 game simulations, offering a glimpse into the potential outcome.

NBA player props: Thursday

NBA prop bets are a popular way to place wagers on the 76ers vs. Celtics matchup without having to bet on the outcome of the game.

Dimers, armed with the most reliable information available, projects how each team’s leading players will perform at TD Garden.

Paul George is expected to step up for the 76ers with 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists. For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum is projected to have 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists.

76ers vs. Celtics prop picks

To get a better idea of how each player might impact the game, here is a breakdown of the projected box scores for both teams:

Philadelphia 76ers prediction

• Paul George: 18 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST, 3 3PT
• Quentin Grimes: 17 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST, 3 3PT
• Kelly Oubre: 16 PTS, 7 REB, 2 AST, 1 3PT
• Guerschon Yabusele: 13 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST, 2 3PT
• Lonnie Walker: 9 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST, 2 3PT

Boston Celtics prediction

• Jayson Tatum: 27 PTS, 10 REB, 6 AST, 4 3PT
• Derrick White: 17 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST, 4 3PT
• Payton Pritchard: 16 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST, 4 3PT
• Sam Hauser: 11 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST, 3 3PT
• Luke Kornet: 9 PTS, 8 REB, 4 AST, 0 3PT

NBA Thursday: 76ers vs. Celtics

Get ready for Thursday’s game between the 76ers and Celtics in the NBA at TD Garden, which is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. EST. We emphasize that all of the NBA predictions and NBA best bets in this article are derived from 10,000 data-driven simulations of the 76ers vs. Celtics matchup, and they are correct at the time of publication to help you make more informed choices when placing bets at online sportsbooks.

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