The NBA postseason reaches a fever pitch this Sunday with a high-stakes showdown at TD Garden. After Philadelphia’s dominant 106–93 victory in Game 6 completed a gritty recovery from a 3–1 series deficit, the series moves to a winner-take-all Game 7 to decide who advances to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. We bring you our best bet for the clash below!
NBA Playoffs Betting Preview: Sunday, 3 May 2026
Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics (9:30am AEST)
Boston enters as the favourite, leaning on a league-best defence that held opponents to just 107.2 points per game during the regular season. While Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown provide the star power, the Celtics’ success hinges on their clinical 36–16 record against Eastern Conference foes. However, all eyes are on Jayson Tatum’s mobility. After exiting Game 6 briefly with left calf stiffness, he has been cleared to play, but his ability to explode to the rim will be the story of the first quarter.
The 76ers have found a higher gear lately. Tyrese Maxey has been the undisputed engine of this comeback, averaging a staggering 28.3 PPG this season and coming off a 30-point masterclass in Game 6. Paul George’s veteran poise, highlighted by 23 points in the last outing, has provided the perfect secondary option, while Joel Embiid continues to defy the odds. Despite still being in the recovery window from a mid-April appendectomy, Embiid’s interior presence remains the ultimate X-factor for Philadelphia’s defensive scheme.
While the Celtics’ home-court advantage is formidable, the market has tightened. The initial 8.5-point spread has vanished, with most books now offering Philadelphia +7.5 or even +6.5. Given the 76ers' momentum and Boston’s injury concerns regarding Tatum, expect Philadelphia to keep this within two possessions until the final whistle.
Philadelphia 76ers +7.5
$1.90 (2 Units)
