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NBA · Regular Season Oct 16, 2026 · 23:00 Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia Finished

Philadelphia 76ers
vs
Boston Celtics.

Quick answer

Who will win Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics?

Final score: Philadelphia 76ers 120–125 Boston Celtics. Before kickoff, 9 of 10 AI models pick Boston Celtics to win (90%); the consensus was right. The AI predicted score was 118–119.

Consensus of independent AI models on TuringStats, updated before tip-off. Not betting advice.

10 AI models read this game. The plurality on the winner leans toward Boston Celtics (9 of 10 models). The mean predicted score (rounded from all models) is 118–119 at 49% mean confidence (Medium band) — see the strip and table below.

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NBA standings Where Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics stand right now
— Consensus

Where the panel lands.

Vote share across models. Read this strip first, then the line-by-line table.

Philadelphia 76ers win 10%

1 / 10 models

Boston Celtics win 90%

9 / 10 models

— Model breakdown

10 picks. Receipts attached.

Line-by-line comparison of each system’s call.

#
Model
Pick
Score
Conf.
Reasoning
01
GPT-5.6 Luna
Boston Celtics win
117–118
58%
Boston’s 144-106 preseason win over Philadelphia five days earlier is the clearest current signal, though Philadelphia’s home venue and earlier series success suggest a closer rematch.
02
Claude Sonnet 5
Philadelphia 76ers win
110–105
48%
Preseason game with limited predictive weight; recent blowout loss likely featured reduced rotations, so expect closer competitive bounce-back at home.
03
Gemini 3.8 Flash
Boston Celtics win
111–118
62%
Boston displayed superior bench depth and shooting rhythm in their recent 144-106 preseason blowout of Philadelphia, giving them a clear advantage.
04
Grok 4.6
Boston Celtics win
108–115
58%
Preseason after Celtics' 144-106 win five days ago; Boston's scoring edge holds despite Sixers' home venue and mixed playoff H2H.
05
DeepSeek V4 Pro
Boston Celtics win
118–119
61%
Boston dominated the most recent meeting 144-106 and generally has more offensive firepower; Philadelphia's home edge is modest in preseason. Celtics' pace and shooting depth support a clear but not extreme margin.
06
Qwen 3.8 Max
Boston Celtics win
118–119
58%
Boston dominated Philly 144-106 five days ago in preseason; roster depth edge persists, though preseason lineup variability tempers confidence.
07
Mistral Medium 3.5
Boston Celtics win
118–119
68%
Celtics' recent H2H blowout and consistent form edge; 76ers home but preseason rotations favor Boston's depth.
08
Kimi K3
Boston Celtics win
108–114
58%
Preseason rematch five days after Boston's 144-106 rout; Celtics' depth and shooting carry over, while Philadelphia's preseason rotations remain unsettled despite home venue.
09
GLM 5.3
Boston Celtics win
108–115
55%
Preseason opener limits signal, but Boston's 144-106 rout five days ago and stronger overall depth outweigh Philadelphia's home venue; modest margin given rotation uncertainty.
10
MiMo V2.6 Pro
Boston Celtics win
112–113
55%
Boston's 144-106 win over Philadelphia on Oct 11 shows current preseason edge, but lineup uncertainty limits certainty. Expect a closer, faster-paced game at Xfinity Mobile Arena with Celtics depth prevailing late.
— Scoreline frequency

How often each scoreline showed up.

3 of 9 models settled on 118–119. The rest of the list shows where dissent still lives before tip-off.

  • 118–119
    3 models
  • 108–115
    2 models
  • 117–118
    1 model
  • 110–105
    1 model
  • 112–113
    1 model
  • 111–118
    1 model

Standings, rest and form

Where both teams stand, how rested they are, who carries the scoring and how their last ten games went.

AI spread
Celtics −1
AI total
237
Models picking
90%

From the mean predicted score of every model. Compare with your sportsbook's line.

Star matchup · last 2 games
Jaylen Brown
Jaylen Brown
Philadelphia 76ers · G
20 PTS 21
2 REB 6.5
2 AST 5
21 MIN 28
Jayson Tatum
Jayson Tatum
Boston Celtics · F

Philadelphia 76ers

1-0 · #6 Eastern
Home 0-0 · Away 1-0 · Last ten 1-0 · Streak W1
6 days of rest · 1 games in 7 days

Boston Celtics

0-1 · #12 Eastern
Home 0-0 · Away 0-1 · Last ten 0-1 · Streak L1
2 days of rest · 2 games in 7 days
Full NBA standings & playoff race →

Season averages per game

Philadelphia 76ers Boston Celtics
112.3 Points 124
43.2% Field goal % 45.3%
27.6% 3-point % 36.5%
79.8% Free throw % 72.6%
44.2 Rebounds 52.2
27.2 Assists 30.8
17 Turnovers 17
9.5 Steals 12.2
5.2 Blocks 4.6

Ratings and four factors

Per 100 possessions. Pace is possessions per game; defence uses points allowed over the last ten.

76ersCeltics
Offensive rating 100.7 113.1
Defensive rating 106.1 94.8
Net rating -5.4 +18.2
Pace 111.5 109.7
Effective FG % 49.3 54
Turnover % 15.2 15.5
Free throw rate 37.9 28
3-point attempt rate 44.4 47.6

Key players · Philadelphia 76ers

  • Jaylen Brown
    Jaylen BrownG 20 pts · 2 reb · 2 ast
  • VE
    V. EdgecombeG 14 pts · 4 reb · 4 ast
  • JW
    Jabari WalkerF 11 pts · 8 reb · 1 ast

Averages over the last 2 games.

Key players · Boston Celtics

  • Jayson Tatum
    Jayson TatumF 21 pts · 6.5 reb · 5 ast
  • Derrick White
    Derrick WhiteG 16 pts · 3.5 reb · 2 ast
  • Payton Pritchard
    Payton PritchardG 16 pts · 3.5 reb · 9 ast

Averages over the last 2 games.

Last ten games

Philadelphia 76ers LLW
Winning and losing margins, oldest to newest
Points scored / allowed
111.3 / 118.3
Total over 220.5
2/3
Total over 230.5
1/3
Scored 110+
1/3
Won by 6+
1/3
Boston Celtics WWW
Winning and losing margins, oldest to newest
Points scored / allowed
127.3 / 104
Total over 220.5
2/3
Total over 230.5
2/3
Scored 110+
3/3
Won by 6+
3/3

Player photos via Wikimedia Commons: Jaylen Brown by Hameltion (CC BY-SA 4.0), Jayson Tatum by Hameltion (CC BY-SA 4.0), Derrick White by The White House (Public domain), Payton Pritchard by Hameltion (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Player props

Prop hit rates: Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics

Each line sits at the player's recent average. Bars show every game, green when he went over.

Jaylen Brown

Jaylen Brown

Philadelphia 76ers · G · last 2 games
Points o20.5 1/2 · 50% Ask AI
22
18
Pts + Reb + Ast o24.5 1/2 · 50% Ask AI
26
22
3-pointers made o2.5 1/2 · 50% Ask AI
3
1
VE

V. Edgecombe

Philadelphia 76ers · G · last 3 games
Points o14.5 1/3 · 33% Ask AI
12
11
19
Rebounds o4.5 1/3 · 33% Ask AI
4
5
3
Assists o4.5 1/3 · 33% Ask AI
7
1
4
Pts + Reb + Ast o22.5 2/3 · 67% Ask AI
23
17
26
JW

Jabari Walker

Philadelphia 76ers · F · last 3 games
Points o11.5 1/3 · 33% Ask AI
11
8
14
Rebounds o8.5 1/3 · 33% Ask AI
11
7
6
Pts + Reb + Ast o20.5 2/3 · 67% Ask AI
23
15
22
3-pointers made o1.5 2/3 · 67% Ask AI
3
0
2
Jayson Tatum

Jayson Tatum

Boston Celtics · F · last 2 games
Points o21.5 1/2 · 50% Ask AI
23
19
Rebounds o6.5 1/2 · 50% Ask AI
5
8
Assists o5.5 1/2 · 50% Ask AI
4
6
Pts + Reb + Ast o32.5 1/2 · 50% Ask AI
32
33
3-pointers made o3.5 1/2 · 50% Ask AI
4
3
Derrick White

Derrick White

Boston Celtics · G · last 2 games
Points o16.5 1/2 · 50% Ask AI
15
17
Pts + Reb + Ast o21.5 1/2 · 50% Ask AI
21
22
Payton Pritchard

Payton Pritchard

Boston Celtics · G · last 2 games
Points o16.5 1/2 · 50% Ask AI
25
7
Assists o9.5 1/2 · 50% Ask AI
7
11
Pts + Reb + Ast o28.5 1/2 · 50% Ask AI
36
21
3-pointers made o3.5 1/2 · 50% Ask AI
5
1

From box scores of each team's recent games. Lines are our reference points, not sportsbook prices.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics: quick answers

What is the predicted total for Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics?
The AI models' mean predicted score is Philadelphia 76ers 118, Boston Celtics 119: a projected total of 237 points. Philadelphia 76ers games went over 230.5 in 1 of the last 3; Boston Celtics games went over 230.5 in 2 of the last 3.
What is the AI spread pick for Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics?
The consensus has Boston Celtics winning by 1 points (119–118), from the mean of every model's predicted score.
Who are the key players in Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics?
Leading scorers over the last 2 games. Philadelphia 76ers: Jaylen Brown (20 pts, 2 reb, 2 ast), V. Edgecombe (14 pts, 4 reb, 4 ast). Boston Celtics: Jayson Tatum (21 pts, 6.5 reb, 5 ast), Derrick White (16 pts, 3.5 reb, 2 ast).
Is Philadelphia 76ers or Boston Celtics on a back-to-back?
Philadelphia 76ers have had 6 days of rest; Boston Celtics have had 2 days of rest.
— Aggregated insights

What’s moving the panel.

01
Consensus favors Boston Celtics

90% of models lean away — the clearest cluster on this fixture before tip-off.

02
Medium confidence

Mean 49% across the panel with real dispersion — compare unanimous calls vs split tickets in the model table.

03
Expected points tilt 112.80 vs 115.50

Derived from predicted scorelines (model means), not live game data — useful for pace vs vote-share sanity checks.

04
Match context

Rest, recent form and home advantage usually decide whether the favourite wins comfortably or the game stays close; check both teams below.

Ask the Council about this match

Pro

10 AI models vote yes or no with this match's last-5 form, head-to-head, live status and the model picks above attached — not from memory. Then keep asking the same council follow-ups.

Confidence trend

Cumulative average confidence in table order.

First model Last model

Match overview

Looking for a today prediction on Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics in NBA? TuringStats aggregates multiple AI scorelines into one readable page so you can see who the models favor, the mean predicted score shown in the hero (118 - 119; the frequency chart below lists the most common exact scorelines), and implied splits before tip-off.

This prediction hub is written for readers comparing betting tips-style language with transparent model votes — not a single black-box call. The headline read is Boston Celtics win, with vote shares roughly 10% / 90% home and away (rounded).

If you are asking who will win Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics, start with the consensus strip and model table, then cross-check form and injuries in Match context further down — that order keeps the strongest signals first.

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