The Boston Celtics host the Philadelphia 76ers in a matchup of Atlantic Division rivals on Sunday night.
Tyrese Maxey is on a roll offensively, and my 76ers vs. Celtics predictions call for another big game from the All-Star guard.
Here are my best free NBA picks for this Atlantic Division showdown on Sunday, March 1.
76ers vs Celtics prediction
76ers vs Celtics best bet: Tyrese Maxey Over 26.5 points (-120)
Tyrese Maxey has been on a heater, and I expect his elite scoring to continue on the road against a familiar opponent. Maxey has scored 27+ in eight straight games, including five straight on the road. He’s reached that mark in 39 of 57 games overall and 21 of 27 away from Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia 76ers' superstar guard has posted point totals of 40, 33, and 32 across his last three matchups at TD Garden. With Joel Embiid and Paul George sidelined, he’ll need to shoulder the load on offense, and I expect him to comfortably clear this scoring line.
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76ers vs Celtics same-game parlay
The 76ers and Boston Celtics have hit the Game Total Under in two of their last three head-to-head matchups. Philly's offense has been tremendous across its last three games, but Boston's elite defense can limit the scoring at home.
Philly has won and covered in three straight games, and the Sixers sport the best road ATS record in the Association at 19-9. Boston is just 11-12 ATS as the home favorite.
76ers vs Celtics SGP
- Maxey Over 26.5 points
- Under 221.5
- 76ers +9.5
Our "from downtown" SGP: Max production
Nikola Vucevic finished with a monster 28/11/4 line in his last game out, and I expect him to keep the momentum going tonight. He's in an advantageous position against a Sixers team missing Joel Embiid.
76ers vs Celtics SGP
- Maxey Over 26.5 points
- Under 221.5
- 76ers +9.5
- Vucevic Over 22.5 P/R/A
76ers vs Celtics odds
- Spread: 76ers +9.5 | Celtics -9.5
- Moneyline: 76ers +280 | Celtics -360
- Over/Under: Over 221.5 | Under 221.5
76ers vs Celtics betting trend to know
The Philadelphia 76ers have covered the Spread in 21 of their last 30 away games (+12.20 Units / 37% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for 76ers vs. Celtics.
How to watch 76ers vs Celtics
| Location | TD Garden, Boston, MA |
| Date | Sunday, March 1, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | NBC |
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