🏀 76ers vs. Celtics Player Props Today: Game 2 NBA Picks & Best Bets (April 21)
The Boston Celtics aim to take a 2-0 series lead in their opening-round matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. Tipoff from TD Garden in Boston is 7 p.m. ET, airing on Peacock.
Boston has a tendency to take some games off in a series, but the spread (-14.5) and my 76ers vs. Celtics player props today don't believe that will be the case in Game 2. I'm betting on Jayson Tatum to lead the way as part of Tuesday's NBA picks and best bets.
🏀 Best 76ers vs. Celtics player props today: 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
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 76ers vs. Celtics prop picks
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.
🚀 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
Follow all of our NBA analysis and expert predictions this season.
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: NBC/Peacock
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