US EditionCeltics vs. 76ers prediction, odds, line, time: 2026 NBA picks for Sunday Night Basketball
Jayson Tatum remains sidelined for the 60th consecutive game as Celtics prepare for a playoff-impacting matchup versus the 76ers, with Boston holding a 39-20 record.
- On Sunday, March 1, 2026, the Celtics host the 76ers at TD Garden at 8 p.m. ET, with DraftKings listing Boston as a 9.5-point favorite and the over/under at 221.5, and the SportsLine model backing the Over after 10,000 simulations.
- With recent Boston–Philadelphia games producing unusually high combined scores, the last three contests in Boston averaged 231 points, while Joel Embiid, 76ers, remains out and Paul George, 76ers, is suspended.
- Boston, coming off a Sunday night win and strong form, has Jayson Tatum ruled out and Baylor Scheierman upgraded to available after a thumb fracture.
- SportsLine's model, which entered Week 19 on a 38-18 run, says one side of the spread hits about 60% of the time and has returned well over $10,000 for $100 players, boosting bettor confidence alongside DraftKings promo offers.
- With a quick turnaround before Monday's road game in Milwaukee, the Celtics re-signed John Tonje to a two-way contract and are managing contracts to avoid the luxury-tax line.
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Celtics wing fractures thumb, could miss 76ers matchup
Jayson Tatum will not make his season debut Sunday against the Philadelphia 76ers — and another Celtics wing could be sidelined, as well. Baylor Scheierman fractured his left thumb during Saturday’s 148-111 win over the Brooklyn Nets, according to the Celtics, and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game at TD Garden. Scheierman, who is left-handed, suffered the injury during the first half of the blowout victory. He collided with a Brooklyn …
Celtics Make Jayson Tatum Announcement vs 76ers
There won’t be any shocking season debuts for the Boston Celtics on Sunday, March 1. Jayson Tatum has been ruled out on the Celtics’ injury report. Although the star forward recently returned to the practice court and has been cleared to participate in 5-on-5 action, the Celtics aren’t rolling Tatum out on the court for a game just yet. The Celtics say Jayson Tatum remains out Sunday against Philadelphia: pic.twitter.com/E26xW5lUWe — Marc Stein…
Jayson Tatum comeback: 76ers preparing for potential return
Jayson Tatum’s status for Sunday’s game against the 76ers has plenty of Celtics fans on high alert. There’s been some hope and speculation that Tatum could return to the court for the 8 p.m. Sunday game at TD Garden. Tatum’s status for the game is still unknown.
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