76ers vs. Celtics Game Preview: Live NBA Prediction, Odds & Picks

🟢Last updated Mar 1, 2026 at 5:38 PM EST•Next update in: 5 minutes from now

76ers vs. Celtics preview (Mar 1). Updated every 15 minutes with Kalshi odds (Celtics -9.5), Nikola Vucevic props & Joel Embiid's status (Out - Oblique).

Today's Data Snapshot

Today's Data Snapshot
Market Source:	Kalshi Live Odds
Primary Prediction:	76ers +9.5
Key Pick:	Nikola Vucevic Over 9.5 Points
Injury Impact:	Joel Embiid (Out - Oblique)
Data Freshness:	9m ago (5:38 PM EST)

Philadelphia 76ers

33-26

Mar 18:00 PM

NBC/Peacock

Boston Celtics

39-20

Boston Celtics

39-20

GAME PREDICTIONS

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

PREDICTED GAME OUTCOME

Celtics win by

9.0 Pts

CHANCE TO WIN

21%

79%

Model Picks

76ers

76ers +9.5

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

LATEST INJURY STATUS

76ers INJURIES

Joel Embiid

Out

Embiid will be sidelined for the 76ers' next three games due to a right oblique strain, according to Tony Jones of The Athletic.

Johni Broome

Out

Broome underwent a successful partial meniscectomy to address a lateral meniscus tear in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in 4 weeks, according to Austin Krell.

Celtics INJURIES

Baylor Scheierman

Questionable

The Celtics listed Scheierman as Questionable for Sunday's (Mar. 1) game against the 76ers.

Jayson Tatum

Out

The Celtics said on Thursday (Feb. 12) that Tatum was feeling good after taking part in practice with the G League's Maine Celtics on Tuesday, but he remained non-committal about returning to action during the 2025-26 season, per Taylor Snow of the team's

LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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PHI

BOS

Mar 01 ·8:00 PM

Nikola Vucevic

Points

Yes 9.5

PHI

BOS

Mar 01 ·8:00 PM

Tyrese Maxey

3 Point FG Made

Yes 2.5

PHI

BOS

Mar 01 ·8:00 PM

Sam Hauser

Points

Yes 9.5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the latest odds and spread for Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics?

The Boston Celtics are favored by 9.5 points (-9.5), while the Philadelphia 76ers are underdogs +9.5 points. The moneyline is Philadelphia 76ers +317 and Boston Celtics -335. The total is set at 221.5 points.

Who is projected to win Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics, and what are the win probabilities?

The model projects the Boston Celtics to win by 9.0 points. Win probability is 79% for the Boston Celtics and 21% for the Philadelphia 76ers.

What is the injury report for the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics?

The latest injury report shows Joel Embiid (Out – oblique), Johni Broome (Out – knee) for the Philadelphia 76ers, while Baylor Scheierman (Questionable – thumb), Jayson Tatum (Out – achilles) are listed for the Boston Celtics.

What are the best bets for Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics (spread, moneyline, total)

The SportsGrid model's top game pick is 76ers +9.5. The projected margin supports this pick.

What are the top player prop picks for Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics?

Top player props include Nikola Vucevic Over 9.5 Points, Tyrese Maxey Over 2.5 3 Point FG Made, Sam Hauser Over 9.5 Points. These are highlighted as strong value plays by the SportsGrid model.