Celtics vs. 76ers odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA playoff picks, Game 6 best bets from proven model

The Boston Celtics lead the Philadelphia 76ers 3-2 in their best-of-seven NBA playoff series, with the Celtics favored by 6.5 points in Game 6. The SportsLine Projection Model simulates the game 10,000 times and recommends betting the Over on the total (212.5).
The Boston Celtics can close out their NBA playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 6 on Thursday. The Celtics lead the series 3-2 after the 76ers won Game 5 119-97 as 10.5-point underdogs. The Celtics are favored by 6.5 points in Game 6, with an over/under of 212.5 points. The SportsLine Projection Model has simulated the game 10,000 times and recommends betting the Over. The model projects Jaylen Brown to average 27 points and Jayson Tatum 26.1 points. The teams are expected to combine for 214 total points. Tip-off is at 8 p.m. ET at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
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