76ers vs Celtics Computer Picks: Our Best Player Prop Projections for Game 5

Chris Gregory - Betting Analyst at Covers.com
Chris Gregory • Betting Analyst 5+ years betting experience
Updated: Apr 28, 2026 , 04:23 PM ET • 4 min read

Our 76ers vs. Celtics player prop projections target VJ Edgecombe, Jaylen Brown, and more for tonight's Game 5.

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Photo By - Reuters Connect. VJ Edgecombe dribbles the ball up the floor.

The Boston Celtics can send the Philadelphia 76ers into the offseason with a win in Game 5 tonight, and there are plenty of NBA player prop projections and NBA picks to take advantage of before the series likely comes to an end.

For more, be sure to check out our full 76ers vs. Celtics predictions

76ers vs Celtics computer picks for Game 5

76ers 76ers Celtics Celtics
Edgecombe o11.5 points 
-115
Brown o6.5 rebounds 
+102
Oubre Jr. o9.5 points 
-105
Queta o7.5 points 
-110
Embiid u26.5 points 
-115
Queta o6.5 rebounds 
-115

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76ers Game 5 computer picks

VJ Edgecombe Over 11.5 points (-115)

Projection: 14.76 points

It's fair to expect VJ Edgecombe's volume to go down with Joel Embiid back in the lineup, but this is still a low bar to clear for a guy who's averaged 14.8 ppg in this series, including 30 in Game 2.

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Kelly Oubre Jr. Over 9.5 points (-105)

Projection: 11.45 points

Kelly Oubre Jr. reached double figures in the first three games of this series and scored 17 in Game 3 before shooting 0-for-6 in Game 4. His shooting touch will return tonight.

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Joel Embiid Under 26.5 points (-115)

Projection: 23.27 points

Though Joel Embiid scored 26 in his return, this is still a big number to clear in just his second game back. He also averaged just 25.9 ppg on the road this season.

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Celtics Game 5 computer picks

Jaylen Brown Over 6.5 rebounds (+102)

Projection: 7.94 rebounds

Jaylen Brown has gone Over this number in three straight games and averaged 6.9 rpg on the year. The plus-money price is simply the cherry on top.

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Neemias Queta Over 7.5 points (-110)

Projection: 9.68 points

Neemias Queta has cleared this small total in three of the four games despite battling foul trouble and fewer minutes. Our model calls for 9.68 points, which gives you lots of wiggle room.

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Neemias Queta Over 6.5 rebounds (-115)

Projection: 8.5 rebounds

And despite fewer minutes, he's still snatched 15 rebounds over his last two games, clearing this number in both. Projections (8.5) call for two full rebounds more than this 6.5-rebound total.

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How to watch 76ers vs Celtics Game 5

Location TD Garden, Boston, MA
Date Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Tip-off 7:00 p.m. ET
TV ESPN

Not intended for use in MA.
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