Boston Celtics predictions, picks and odds
- Record
- 5-2
- East rank
- 3
- Model rating
- +4.7 5th of 30
- Projected wins
- 50.8
- Playoff chance
- 95.3%
- Title chance
- 7.1%
Next games and our win chance: Celtics schedule
| Date | Opponent | Tip | Celtics win chance | Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | vs Bucks | 7:30 PM ET | 85.0% | Picks and preview |
| Nov 6 | @ Hornets | 7:00 PM ET | 70.3% | Picks and preview |
| Nov 8 | @ Bucks | 8:00 PM ET | 78.4% | Opens 3 days before tip |
| Nov 10 | @ 76ers | 8:00 PM ET | 53.3% | Opens 3 days before tip |
| Nov 112nd night | @ Raptors | 7:00 PM ET | 41.3% | Opens 3 days before tip |
| Nov 15 | vs Mavericks | 6:00 PM ET | 75.2% | Opens 3 days before tip |
| Nov 162nd night | vs Magic | 7:00 PM ET | 69.1% | Opens 3 days before tip |
| Nov 18 | @ Nuggets | 9:00 PM ET | 55.6% | Opens 3 days before tip |
| Nov 21 | @ Kings | 10:00 PM ET | 83.7% | Opens 3 days before tip |
| Nov 222nd night | @ Warriors | 8:30 PM ET | 45.8% | Opens 3 days before tip |
Celtics results versus the spread
Against the closing spread, the Celtics are 3-4 in the games listed.
| Date | Opponent | Result | Closing spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2 | @ Rockets | L 93-109 | +4.5 | L |
| Nov 1 | @ Magic | W 108-97 | −6.5 | W |
| Oct 30 | vs Bulls | W 125-111 | −14.5 | L |
| Oct 27 | vs Nets | W 125-124 | −13.5 | L |
| Oct 26 | vs Bulls | W 134-99 | −14.5 | W |
| Oct 23 | vs Knicks | W 107-103 | −2.5 | W |
| Oct 20 | @ Pistons | L 113-121 | −1.5 | L |
Celtics 2025-26 season
56-26, 2nd in the East. Out in the first round.
- Win pct
- .683
- Home
- 30-11
- Road
- 26-15
- vs East
- 36-16
- Within 5 pts
- 10-10
- Points
- 114.9
- Allowed
- 107.2
- Margin
- +7.7
| Round | Opponent | Games | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Round | 76ers | 3-4 | L |
Eastern Conference projections and standings
| # | Team | W | L | PCT | GB | PPG | OPPG | Diff | Home | Road | Strk | L10 | Proj. W | Seed | Playoffs | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76ers | 7 | 1 | .875 | 0 | 110.9 | 105.1 | +5.8 | 4-1 | 3-0 | W4 | 7-1 | 46.8 37–56 | 5 | 88.8% | 2.1% |
| 2 | Pistons | 6 | 1 | .857 | 0.5 | 111.9 | 100.3 | +11.6 | 2-0 | 4-1 | W3 | 6-1 | 57.3 48–66 | 1 | 99.3% | 19.7% |
| 3 | Celtics | 5 | 2 | .714 | 1.5 | 115.0 | 109.1 | +5.9 | 4-0 | 1-2 | L1 | 5-2 | 50.8 41–60 | 3 | 95.3% | 7.1% |
| 4 | Raptors | 4 | 3 | .571 | 2.5 | 119.1 | 111.4 | +7.7 | 2-1 | 2-2 | W1 | 4-3 | 47.9 38–58 | 4 | 91.4% | 4.9% |
| 5 | Cavaliers | 4 | 3 | .571 | 2.5 | 119.7 | 116.1 | +3.6 | 3-1 | 1-2 | L1 | 4-3 | 45.3 35–55 | 5 | 85.3% | 2.8% |
| 6 | Wizards | 4 | 3 | .571 | 2.5 | 109.4 | 107.4 | +2.0 | 2-1 | 2-2 | W2 | 4-3 | 32.9 23–43 | 10 | 30.4% | 0.1% |
| 7 | Hawks | 4 | 4 | .500 | 3 | 115.2 | 114.0 | +1.2 | 1-2 | 3-2 | W1 | 4-4 | 44.1 34–54 | 6 | 81.8% | 1.8% |
| 8 | Knicks | 3 | 4 | .429 | 3.5 | 106.4 | 105.1 | +1.3 | 2-2 | 1-2 | W1 | 3-4 | 43.9 34–54 | 6 | 82.2% | 2.7% |
| 9 | Hornets | 3 | 5 | .375 | 4 | 97.4 | 108.6 | −11.2 | 2-3 | 1-2 | L4 | 3-5 | 31.1 22–41 | 11 | 23.0% | 0.1% |
| 10 | Heat | 2 | 5 | .286 | 4.5 | 118.1 | 123.9 | −5.7 | 1-3 | 1-2 | L1 | 2-5 | 36.8 27–47 | 8 | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| 11 | Magic | 2 | 5 | .286 | 4.5 | 105.7 | 114.7 | −9.0 | 0-4 | 2-1 | L2 | 2-5 | 34.7 25–45 | 9 | 39.6% | 0.2% |
| 12 | Pacers | 2 | 6 | .250 | 5 | 111.8 | 115.6 | −3.9 | 0-4 | 2-2 | L5 | 2-6 | 28.2 19–37 | 12 | 14.2% | <0.1% |
| 13 | Nets | 1 | 6 | .143 | 5.5 | 105.6 | 114.1 | −8.6 | 0-3 | 1-3 | L1 | 1-6 | 25.5 16–35 | 13 | 8.7% | <0.1% |
| 14 | Bucks | 1 | 6 | .143 | 5.5 | 111.1 | 124.1 | −13.0 | 1-3 | 0-3 | L3 | 1-6 | 23.5 15–33 | 13 | 5.4% | <0.1% |
| 15 | Bulls | 1 | 6 | .143 | 5.5 | 112.6 | 128.9 | −16.3 | 0-2 | 1-4 | L5 | 1-6 | 22.1 14–31 | 14 | 3.5% | <0.1% |
We use our ratings to run 10,000 simulations for every game still on the schedule, producing projected wins, seed and chances. The middle 80% of outcomes falls within the range. NBA futures for both conferences.
Celtics team statistics
- Points
- 115.0
- 13th
- Rebounds
- 42.4
- 20th
- Assists
- 26.9
- 11th
- Field goal
- 45.7%
- 18th
- 3-point
- 34.5%
- 17th
- Free throw
- 78.4%
- 12th
- Turnovers
- 15.4
- 12th
- Possessions
- 101.9
- 19th
Celtics leaders this season
| Player | Pos | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | F | 7 | 35.1 | 27.0 | 6.0 | 7.9 | 41.8 | 22.9 | 87.0 |
| Paul George | F | 6 | 31.0 | 20.7 | 6.0 | 5.0 | 46.3 | 38.8 | 89.5 |
| Payton Pritchard | G | 7 | 28.0 | 13.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 40.3 | 31.0 | 85.2 |
| Derrick White | G | 7 | 30.0 | 11.1 | 3.1 | 4.9 | 43.5 | 32.4 | 100.0 |
| Neemias Queta | C | 7 | 21.6 | 9.9 | 5.4 | 1.1 | 60.0 | 66.7 | 65.5 |
| Sam Hauser | F | 7 | 20.0 | 7.1 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 43.9 | 41.2 | |
| Luka Garza | C | 7 | 12.0 | 7.0 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 45.5 | 47.1 | 73.3 |
| Mitchell Robinson | C | 6 | 19.2 | 6.2 | 4.5 | 0.5 | 84.2 | 38.5 |
Injuries: Celtics
- Out Jayson Tatum F · rest · expected return Nov 6
- Day-To-Day Payton Pritchard G · shoulder · expected return Nov 4
- Out Devin Carter G · illness · expected return Nov 8
The NBA injury report covers every team.
Celtics player roster
| No. | Player | Pos | Height | Age | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | Devin Carter | G | 6' 2" | 24 | 3 |
| 12 | Chris Cenac Jr. | F | 6' 11" | 19 | 0 |
| 45 | Mike Conley | G | 6' 1" | 39 | 20 |
| 52 | Luka Garza | C | 6' 10" | 27 | 6 |
| 13 | Paul George | F | 6' 8" | 36 | 17 |
| 28 | Hugo Gonzalez | G | 6' 6" | 20 | 2 |
| 8 | Ron Harper Jr. | G | 6' 5" | 26 | 5 |
| 30 | Sam Hauser | F | 6' 8" | 28 | 6 |
| 20 | Dillon Mitchell | F | 6' 8" | 23 | 0 |
| 11 | Payton Pritchard | G | 6' 2" | 28 | 7 |
| 88 | Neemias Queta | C | 7' 0" | 27 | 6 |
| 4 | Mitchell Robinson | C | 7' 0" | 28 | 9 |
| 55 | Baylor Scheierman | G | 6' 6" | 26 | 3 |
| 0 | Jayson Tatum | F | 6' 8" | 28 | 10 |
| 27 | Jordan Walsh | G | 6' 7" | 22 | 4 |
| 9 | Derrick White | G | 6' 4" | 32 | 10 |
| 77 | Amari Williams | F | 7' 0" | 24 | 2 |