🏀 76ers vs. Celtics Player Props Tonight: NBA Expert Picks & Best Bets for Game 2

I've found a new angle for Jayson Tatum in my 76ers vs. Celtics player props for Game 2.

Shane Thurston

Last Updated: April 21, 2026 7:00 PM EDT • 4 minute read

Pictured: Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0), seen here reacting during a game, is featured in our 76ers vs. Celtics player props for Game 2 tonight. Photo by Petre Thomas / Imagn Images.

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The Boston Celtics look to go ahead 2-0 in their first-round series with the Philadelphia 76ers tonight, with tipoff scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (Peacock/NBCSN) from TD Garden in Boston.

The Celtics have a tendency to let their foot off the gas in certain games, but the spread - Boston is a 14.5-point betting favorite - and my 76ers vs. Celtics player props tonight indicate Game 2 won't be one of those nights. I'm targeting Jayson Tatum to pace the offense as part of our Tuesday NBA picks and best bets.

🏀 Best 76ers vs. Celtics player props tonight: NBA picks for April 21

See all of our experts' NBA picks based on the latest NBA odds; picks rated on a 1-to-5 star confidence scale based on betting value.

Player	Prop bet	Units	Confidence
Jayson Tatum, F, Celtics	Over 15.5 rebounds + assists (+102 via FanDuel)	1u -> 1.02u	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Derrick White, G, Celtics	Under 23.5 points + rebounds + assists (-115 via bet365)	1u -> 0.91u	⭐⭐⭐⭐

Total wagered: 2 units | Max profit: 1.93 units

💰 Best 76ers vs. Celtics prop bet

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Jayson Tatum Over 15.5 rebounds + assists (+102)

We cashed Tatum's rebound line in Game 1, so I plan to use a similar approach tonight.

There is no longer a plus-money value on Over 9.5 rebounds, illustrating how fast our best sportsbooks adjust throughout the series. There's still value on Tatum's combo line.

Tatum had 11 rebounds and seven assists in the opener. He has cleared this line in seven of his previous nine games, averaging 11.1 rebounds and 7.3 assists. The 76ers are particularly weak in both areas, ranking 22nd in rebounds and assists allowed.

This is -118 on DraftKings, so I'll take the +102 on FanDuel.

🍀 More Jayson Tatum player props for Game 2

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Jayson Tatum player prop trends

Here’s a look at how Jayson Tatum has performed recently, as well as against the 76ers:

Bet	Best odds	Last 5 games	Last 5 vs. 76ers
Over 23.5 points	-112 via FanDuel	2-3 ❌	4-1 ✅
Over 9.5 rebounds	-130 via FanDuel	4-1 ✅	3-2 ✅
Over 5.5 assists	+100 via BetMGM	4-1 ✅	3-2 ✅
Over 15.5 rebounds + assists	+102 via FanDuel	4-1 ✅	4-1 ✅

Tatum’s median rebounds + assists over his last five games against the 76ers is 18.

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Derrick White Under 23.5 points + rebounds + assists (-110)

It doesn't appear that Derrick White will flip a switch this postseason. His offensive struggles continued in Game 1, as he finished with 10 points on as many shots. He also added three rebounds and six assists.

White's defensive impact matters more for the Celtics anyway, but it's notable that his offensive production has dropped off. In terms of this PRA line, White has only cleared this once in his previous 13 contests. White is averaging 13.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.2 assists in 16 games since Tatum returned from injury.

This line is as low as 22.5 at Caesars, so I think bet365 is providing a bit of a bargain.

🎟️ Most-bet NBA player props tonight

Betting insights via BetMGM.

Player	Team	Bet	Odds
Deni Avdija	Trail Blazers	Over 23.5 points	-135
Donovan Clingan	Trail Blazers	Under 9.5 rebounds	-120
Jaylen Brown	Celtics	Over 25.5 points	-125
Derrick White	Celtics	Under 14.5 points	-110
Kelly Oubre Jr.	76ers	Over 13.5 points	-125

🚀 76ers vs. Celtics same-game parlay

I'm sticking with my favorite player props for this 76ers vs. Celtics parlay, which comes out to +250 at bet365. I see no reason to force another leg without an edge.

💵 76ers vs. Celtics SGP picks

Jayson Tatum Over 15.5 rebounds + assists (-110)
Derrick White Under 23.5 points + rebounds + assists (-110)

Best odds: +250 via bet365 (0.1u -> 0.25u)

💵 My betting record for NBA picks

All NBA picks, including SGPs, have been tracked since March 28.

Bet type	Record	Net profit	ROI
Overall	12-23	-1.73 units ❌	-6.9% ❌
Player props	11-14	-0.16 units ❌	-0.7% ❌
Parlays	1-8	-0.57 units ❌	-63.6% ❌

💡 How I'm betting 76ers vs. Celtics

Hopefully, Tatum's rebound line serves as a lesson that edges don't last long in the NBA playoffs. Given the volume of action in the playoffs, you can't expect to just keep attacking the same angles in a given series.

Tatum is a player worth backing, however, as he rises to the occasion in the playoffs and continues to show signs of getting more comfortable on the court. That's why I've opted to back him in a different market, especially in this matchup at home.

At the same time, I've pivoted off my belief that White will flip a switch in the playoffs. It's not me overreacting to one game, but rather using the larger sample size of this past year alongside Sunday's showing.

🚑 76ers vs. Celtics injuries

📺 How to watch 76ers vs. Celtics

Date: Tuesday, April 21
Tipoff: 7 p.m. ET
Location: TD Garden (Boston)
TV: Peacock/NBCSN

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Shane Thurston

Shane Thurston has been writing for Sportsbook Review since 2022, though his passion for sports, writing, and betting runs much longer than that. He graduated from the University of Kansas with a journalism degree in 2017 and has been covering sports ever since, working for MLB.com, Manhattan Mercury, Lawrence Journal-World, WynnBET, Bet Chicago Sports, BetNOLA, and BetMGM. Thurston cares about creating quality sports betting content above all else. He uses NFL experience, a mixture of models, information, film, analysis, and a top-down approach to locate every best bet shared for SBR. He never gives out a pick that he wouldn’t be willing to spend his own money on. Thurston is focused on finding +EV bets on a daily basis for a variety of sports such as NCAAF, NCAAB, NFL, NBA, WNBA, and MLB. He usually bets on props but is willing to wager on a spread or total when there is an edge. Don’t ask him how many bets he has placed on a typical college football Saturday. Thurston doesn’t care if you follow him on social media, but his Twitter account has info on how you can follow his bets through multiple third-party platforms. He just wants you to read all the great work from the SBR team.