🏀 76ers vs. Celtics Player Props Today: NBA Picks & Best Bets (May 2)
It's time for the first Game 7 of the weekend, featuring the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers. Tipoff for this Round 1 showdown is at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday from the TD Garden in Boston on Peacock.
Boston is an 8.5-point favorite, but Philadelphia has won two straight games to set up a do-or-die matchup. My 76ers vs. Celtics player props today have identified value on Derrick White and Neemias Queta as part of Saturday's NBA picks and best bets.
🏀 Best 76ers vs. Celtics player props today: NBA picks for May 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick White, G, Celtics | Under 19.5 points + rebounds + assists (-115 via bet365) | 1u -> 0.87u | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Neemias Queta, C, Celtics | Over 7.5 rebounds (+110 via BetMGM) | 1u -> 1.1u | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Total wagered: 2 units | Max profit: 1.97 units
💰 Best 76ers vs. Celtics prop bet
Derrick White Under 19.5 points + rebounds + assists (-115)
If it isn't broke, don't fix it. For the fifth time in this series, I'm betting a Derrick White player prop.
White's PRA line of 19.5 is his lowest total in Round 1, but he hasn't cleared this mark in nine straight contests. He's struggling to hit shots right now, averaging 8.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, and three assists per contest on 30.9% shooting. Don't expect him to force it in Game 7.
This line is down to 18.5 at some of the best NBA betting sites, highlighting the bargain at bet365.
🔥 More 76ers vs. Celtics prop picks
Neemias Queta Over 7.5 rebounds (+110)
It's become clear that Boston's only option at center is Neemias Queta. He should get extended minutes in Game 7, especially if the Celtics hope to contain 76ers center Joel Embiid.
Queta has grabbed eight-plus rebounds in three straight contests. He's notched double-digit boards in back-to-back outings with Embiid on the floor. Queta grabbed 14 rebounds on 23 chances in Game 5 and 11 boards on 19 chances in Game 6.
I'm surprised this Over is plus-money, especially after the same ticket closed at -106 last time out. Let's eat.
🚀 76ers vs. Celtics same-game parlay
I've opted to shop Queta's alternate rebound line for my 76ers vs. Celtics parlay, increasing the payout to +432 at FanDuel. I had to sacrifice some value on White's combo line, but I still have a slight edge at 18.5. This could be worth a sprinkle as a Game 7 SGP.
💵 76ers vs. Celtics SGP picks
- Derrick White Under 18.5 points + rebounds + assists (-112)
- Neemias Queta 10-plus rebounds (+255)
Best odds: +432 via FanDuel (0.1u -> 0.43u)
💵 My betting record for NBA picks
All NBA picks, including SGPs, have been tracked since March 28.
| Bet type | Record | Net profit | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35-40 | +6.94 units ✅ | 13% ✅ |
| Player props | 30-22 | +8.24 units ✅ | 16.5% ✅ |
| Parlays | 5-17 | -0.3 units ❌ | -13.6% ❌ |
💡 How I'm betting 76ers vs. Celtics
Follow all of our NBA analysis and expert predictions this season.
Bettors have been targeting the Under on the full-game total in Game 7s for quite some time. It makes sense, as players are more fatigued and coaches run out of adjustments.
The edge on a blind Under is likely gone in 2026, but there are ways to bet on a defensive battle through player props. In this case, I'm fading White, who has struggled to score this entire series. I also think Queta will be there to clean up any mistakes.
It's been a profitable approach for much of this Round 1 matchup. Why stop now?
🚑 76ers vs. Celtics injuries
📺 How to watch 76ers vs. Celtics
- Date: Saturday, May 2
- Tipoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: TD Garden (Boston)
- TV: Peacock
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