76ers vs. Celtics Game 5 Prediction - NBA Playoffs 2023

The Boston Celtics take on the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2023 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on Tuesday, starting at 7:30PM ET.

Dimers' top betting picks for 76ers vs. Celtics, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured in this article.

Who Will Win: 76ers vs. Celtics Game 5

Based on cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Tuesday's 76ers-Celtics NBA Playoffs matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Celtics a 72% chance of defeating the 76ers.

The NBA Playoffs is an annual elimination tournament held to determine the league's champion.

A total of 16 teams, including the 76ers and Celtics, made the 2023 NBA Playoffs, which includes four rounds: the First Round, Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals, and NBA Finals.

Each round is played as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins moving on to the next round until a champion is crowned.

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76ers vs. Celtics Game 5 Odds

• Spread: Celtics -7.5 (-115), 76ers +7.5 (-105)
• Moneyline: Celtics -325, 76ers +290
• Total: Over/Under 214 (-110/-110)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Celtics are listed as -7.5 favorites against the 76ers, with -115 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog 76ers (+7.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on the market at -105.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Celtics at -325. That means you can risk $325 to win $100, for a total payout of $425, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the 76ers at +290, where you can bet $100 to profit $290, earning a total payout of $390, if they win.

The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 214 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the 76ers (+7.5) have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the 214-point Over/Under has a 52% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for 76ers vs. Celtics Game 5

• Spread: 76ers +7.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (54% probability)
• Moneyline: 76ers @ +290 via DraftKings Sportsbook (2.7% edge)
• Total: Over 214 @ -110 via PointsBet (52% probability)

Our best bets are based on complex modeling and wagering intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Celtics are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the 76ers moneyline is the best option due to the 2.7% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.

76ers vs. Celtics Game 5 Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Philadelphia vs. Boston at TD Garden on Tuesday has the Celtics winning 110-103.

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76ers vs. Celtics Game 5 Player Props

Looking for Philadelphia vs. Boston prop bets and player prop picks? DimersBOT uses the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at TD Garden.

Joel Embiid is expected to lead the 76ers with 37 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists, while Jayson Tatum is projected to finish with 31 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for the Celtics.

76ers Projected Box Score

• Joel Embiid: 37 PTS, 12 REB, 4 AST
• James Harden: 23 PTS, 7 REB, 11 AST
• Tyrese Maxey: 22 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST
• Tobias Harris: 16 PTS, 7 REB, 2 AST
• De'Anthony Melton: 8 PTS, 2 REB, 2 AST

Celtics Projected Box Score

• Jayson Tatum: 31 PTS, 9 REB, 6 AST
• Jaylen Brown: 29 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST
• Malcolm Brogdon: 18 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST
• Derrick White: 16 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST
• Marcus Smart: 13 PTS, 3 REB, 5 AST

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep checking this article for the latest betting insights before 76ers vs. Celtics on Tuesday May 9, 2023.

76ers vs. Celtics Game 5 2023 NBA Playoffs

Tuesday's matchup between the Celtics and 76ers in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to commence at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics
• Date: Tuesday May 9, 2023
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: TD Garden

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