The Celtics are all set to face off against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, Jan 17. Today’s game is slated to tip off at 7:30 ET and will be shown on NBCS. Boston enters this contest as 16-point favorites, and the over/under total stands at 237.5. Can the Spurs come out on top as the favorite? Our Celtics vs. Spurs player props and predictions can be found below.
Celtics vs. Spurs Odds
- Spread: Celtics -16
- Total 237.5
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Jan 17
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: TD Garden, Boston MA
- TV: NBCS
Spurs Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Spurs have an over/under record of 2-2-1 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last five road games, San Antonio has averaged 114 points per game while allowing 114. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-4 while going 3-2.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, San Antonio has an ATS mark of 4-1 while going 0-5 straight up.
Celtics Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Celtics have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last three games at home, the Celtics have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 112 points per game in these contests.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the Celtics have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 4-1.
Can the Spurs Lock in a Road Win?
Coming into today’s matchup against the Celtics, the Spurs have an overall record of 7-32 and are looking to win after dropping their last two games. On the road, the Spurs are 4-16 this season compared to 3-16 at home.
In their last game vs. the Hawks, the Spurs put up 99 points and shot 40% from the field. They knocked down 11 threes in the game. Victor Wembanyama is the team’s leading scorer, averaging 19.6 PPG. Keldon Johnson is second on the team with 17.2 PPG.
When it comes to scoring defense, the Spurs are 26th in the league, giving up 121.4 points per contest. However, over their last five games, they have been much better, ranking 7th in points allowed at 111 per game.
On the season, opponents have made 38.4% of their threes against San Antonio, which is 28th in the NBA. When it comes to steals, they are 19th at 7.2 per game.
One area where the Spurs have been good defensively is at blocking shots, ranking 9th in the league at 5.9 per contest. In terms of personal fouls, they are 25th in the NBA.
Pressure Builds for Boston as Home Favorites
As of now, the Celtics are 1st in the Eastern Conference and hold the top spot in the Atlantic division. Overall, their record is 31-9 and in their last three games, they are 2-1.
In their last game, the Celtics put up 105 points on the Raptors. They shot 40.2% from the field and hit 16 threes. Jayson Tatum is currently the team’s leading scorer, averaging 27.1 PPG. Jaylen Brown is also a key contributor, coming into the game with a PPG average of 23.4.
When it comes to defending the three-point line, the Celtics have done a good job this season, ranking 21st in three-point shooting percentage allowed. Opponents have made more threes than their average in 65.0% of games against Boston this season. Overall, the Celtics are 5th in points allowed at 111.2 points per game.
On the defensive end, Boston is one of the best in the league at blocking shots, ranking 1st in the NBA at 6.4 blocks per game. They’ve also been strong on the glass, leading the league in rebounds per game at 47.4. Despite their success in those areas, the Celtics are just 27th in steals per game.
Throughout the season, opposing offenses have shot just 45.1% from the field vs. Boston, which is 3rd in the league. They’ve also been the best in the NBA at not sending opponents to the free-throw line, allowing just 19.6 made free throws per game.
Celtics vs. Spurs Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Devin Vassell and his points prop of 17.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -105 while the under is at -125.
Our model predicts that Devin Vassell will finish the game going 7/16 from the field and scoring 20 points. Our suggested wager is to bet on the over for his prop bet, which comes with a payout of -105.
- The Prop: Devin Vassell Over 17.5 Points (-105)
Celtics vs. Spurs Predictions
For a point-spread bet in this Spurs vs. Celtics matchup, we’re leaning towards the Spurs at +16. Although our projections show the Celtics winning 117-108, we suggest placing your bet on the Spurs for the point-spread.
As for the over/under, the line is currently at 237.5, and our model projects the Spurs and Celtics to reach a combined total of 225 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Spurs +16 | at Fanduel Sportsbook