🏀 Celtics vs. 76ers Player Props Today: NBA Playoffs Picks & Best Bets for Game 3
After splitting the first two games in Boston, the Celtics will look to reclaim home-court advantage today when they travel to face the Philadelphia 76ers for Game 3. Tipoff is 7 p.m. ET (Prime Video) at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
Boston is a 7.5-point betting favorite in a potential bounce-back spot, something I'm counting on in my Celtics vs. 76ers player props today. I like the matchup for Neemias Queta, though I'm betting against Derrick White in Friday's NBA picks and best bets.
🏀 Best Celtics vs. 76ers player props today: NBA picks for April 24
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 18.5 points + rebounds (-115 via bet365) | 1u -> 0.87u | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Neemias Queta, C, Celtics | Over 9.5 points (+100 via bet365) | 1u -> 1u | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Total wagered: 2 units | Max profit: 1.87 units
💰 Best Celtics vs. 76ers prop bet
Follow all of our NBA analysis and expert predictions this season.
Derrick White Under 18.5 points + rebounds (-115)
Derrick White's offensive struggles continued into the playoffs. He's scored 18 total points in two games of this Round 1 series. I don't see that changing in a road environment, where role players often struggle more to hit shots.
Since Jayson Tatum's return from injury, White is averaging 13.5 points and 4.3 rebounds on a 17.4% usage. He's failed to clear this combo line in 10 of his 17 games over that span.
This line closed at 18.5 in Game 1, so the market clearly hasn't adjusted correctly. I'll take the Under at -120 or better.
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Neemias Queta Over 9.5 points (+100)
Backup center Nikola Vucevic could start to lose some minutes, putting more pressure on Neemias Queta to stay out of foul trouble. Even while dealing with some foul trouble in Game 1, Queta has scored 21 points in 43 minutes through two games. He's now scored 10-plus points in seven of his previous eight outings.
If Queta can stay on the floor, this is a favorable matchup. The 76ers rank 22nd in defending shots at the rim and 21st in defending putbacks. Without Joel Embiid, big men can score against them.
This Over is -117 at some shops, highlighting the bargain at bet365.
🚀 Celtics vs. 76ers same-game parlay
I've added Boston's moneyline value to pair with my favorite player props for Friday's Celtics vs. 76ers parlay. This is a spot where the Celtics should respond and reclaim home-court advantage. At bet365, this parlay comes out to +375 and is worthy of a sprinkle.
💵 Celtics vs. 76ers SGP picks
- Derrick White Under 18.5 points + rebounds (-115)
- Neemias Queta Over 9.5 points (+100)
- Celtics ML (-300)
Best odds: +375 via bet365 (0.1u -> 0.375u)
💵 My betting record for NBA picks
All NBA picks, including SGPs, have been tracked since March 28.
| Bet type | Record | Net profit | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 15-23 | +0.4 units ✅ | +1.5% ✅ |
| Player props | 13-14 | +1.72 units ✅ | +6.8% ✅ |
| Parlays | 2-8 | -0.32 units ❌ | -32.2% ❌ |
💡 How I'm betting Celtics vs. 76ers
This marks the third straight game that I'm betting a White prop in this series. I expected the market to respond more aggressively to his struggles, but that hasn't been the case. As a result, I'm comfortable fading a prop that remains roughly the same in value as at the start of the series.
As for Queta, all signs point to Boston adjusting its center rotation as a fix following the first two games of the series. This could be a spot where Queta gets extended playing time due to his defensive impact, though the 76ers' lack of rim protection is why I'm comfortable backing his offensive production.
🚑 Celtics vs. 76ers injuries
📺 How to watch Celtics vs. 76ers
- Date: Friday, April 24
- Tipoff: 7 p.m. ET
- Location: Xfinity Mobile Arena (Philadelphia)
- TV: Prime Video
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