Celtics vs. 76ers Game 3 Prediction - NBA Playoffs 2023

The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics are scheduled to meet in the 2023 NBA Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center on Friday, starting at 7:30PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for Celtics vs. 76ers, plus our score prediction, best odds and player props, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Celtics vs. 76ers Game 3

Using high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Celtics-76ers NBA Playoffs game 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Celtics a 60% chance of getting the W against the 76ers.

The NBA Playoffs is an annual postseason tournament held to decide the league's champion.

A total of 16 teams, including the Celtics and 76ers, made the NBA Playoffs 2023, 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.

More: Game 3 Betting Predictions for Celtics vs. 76ers

Celtics vs. 76ers Game 3 Odds

• Spread: 76ers +2.5 (-110), Celtics -2.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: 76ers +120, Celtics -140
• Total: Over/Under 214.5 (-110/-110)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The 76ers are currently +2.5 underdogs against the Celtics, with -110 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the favored Celtics (-2.5) to cover the spread, PointsBet also has the best odds currently on the market at -110.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the 76ers at +120, which means you can bet $100 to profit $120, earning a total payout of $220, if they win.

Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Celtics at -140, where you can risk $140 to win $100, for a total payout of $240, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 214.5 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 have access to in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Celtics (-2.5) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 214.5 points has a 52% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Celtics vs. 76ers Game 3

• Spread: Celtics -2.5 @ -110 via PointsBet (51% probability)
• Moneyline: Celtics @ -140 via PointsBet (60% probability)
• Total: Over 214.5 @ -110 via PointsBet (52% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering expertise to help you make better decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

Celtics vs. 76ers Game 3 Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Boston vs. Philadelphia at Wells Fargo Center on Friday has the Celtics winning 109-106.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Friday's Celtics-76ers matchup, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Celtics vs. 76ers Game 3 Player Props

Prop bets are a common way to wager on Boston vs. Philadelphia without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.

DimersBOT uses the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Wells Fargo Center.

Jayson Tatum is expected to lead the Celtics with 28 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists, while Joel Embiid is projected to finish with 34 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the 76ers.

Celtics Projected Box Score

• Jayson Tatum: 28 PTS, 8 REB, 5 AST
• Jaylen Brown: 25 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST
• Derrick White: 16 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST
• Malcolm Brogdon: 15 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST
• Marcus Smart: 12 PTS, 3 REB, 5 AST

76ers Projected Box Score

• Joel Embiid: 34 PTS, 11 REB, 4 AST
• James Harden: 22 PTS, 7 REB, 11 AST
• Tyrese Maxey: 21 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST
• Tobias Harris: 14 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST
• De'Anthony Melton: 9 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis ahead of Celtics vs. 76ers on Friday May 5, 2023.

Celtics vs. 76ers Game 3 2023 NBA Playoffs

Friday's game between the 76ers and Celtics in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to begin at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers
• Date: Friday May 5, 2023
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: Wells Fargo Center

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