Looking for Thunder vs. Celtics predictions? We have you covered as the Celtics travel to take on the Thunder on Tuesday, Jan 2 at 8:00 ET. Currently, the total sits at 239.5 with the Celtics favored by 4 on the road. Check out our Thunder vs. Celtics player props and predictions.
Thunder vs. Celtics Odds
- Spread: Celtics -4
- Total 239.5
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Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Jan 2
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City OK
- TV: NBCS
Celtics Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Celtics have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten road games, Boston has an ATS record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 6-4 while averaging 121 points per game.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Celtics have a straight up record of 9-1. But, their mark vs the spread was just 5-4-1.
Thunder Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Thunder have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Oklahoma City has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 117 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Oklahoma City has an ATS mark of 7-3 while going 5-5 straight up.
Can Boston Grab a Win on the Road?
Coming into today’s game vs. the Thunder, the Celtics are looking to build on their above .500 record of 26-6. As of now, they are in 1st place in the Eastern Conference and hold the top spot in the Atlantic division.
The Celtics offense scored 134 points in their most recent game vs. the Spurs. They shot 53.7% from the field and hit 15 threes. On the offensive glass, the Celtics are grabbing 11.1 offensive rebounds per game. This season, the Celtics are shooting 37% from three and are 19th in pace.
On the season, the Boston Celtics have been one of the top defenses in the league, ranking fourth in points allowed per game at 110.2. They have been particularly stingy at home, where they are giving up just 108.8 points per contest (7th).
One area where the Celtics have excelled is on the glass, as they lead the NBA in rebounds per game at 47.3. They have also been successful at protecting the rim, ranking fifth in blocked shots per game (6.2).
Over their last five games, Boston’s defense has been even better, allowing just 112.8 points per game (11th). During this stretch, they have been particularly good at keeping opponents off the free-throw line, giving up just 13 made free-throws per contest (1st).
Will the Thunder Find a Way to Win at Home?
When they take on the Celtics, the Thunder will be looking to stay above .500. So far, they are 22-9 overall with a record of 14-8 against Western Conference teams and 8-1 against non-conference opponents.
In their latest game, the Thunder’s offense scored a total of 124 points, which is in line with their season average of 121.3 points per game. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the team’s leading scorer in their most recent game, finishing with 24 points. Josh Giddey also chipped in 20 points for the Thunder.
On the season, the Thunder are giving up 112.7 points per game, which ranks them 11th in the NBA. When playing at home, Oklahoma City’s defense has been worse than their season average, allowing 115.8 points per game at home (19th).
During their last five games, the Thunder’s defense has been stingy, giving up just 111.2 points per game (9th). Over this stretch, opponents have shot just 45.8% from the field (5th).
One area where the Thunder have excelled is in protecting the rim. OKC is 1st in the NBA in blocked shots per game (6.6). Overall, opposing offenses have hit 50.8% of their two-point attempts (2nd).
Thunder vs. Celtics Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Jayson Tatum and his points prop of 26.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -110 while the under is at -120. Our model predicts that Jayson Tatum will finish the game going 9/19 from the field and scoring 27 points. Our suggested wager is to bet on the over for his prop bet, which comes with a payout of -110.
- The Prop: Jayson Tatum Over 26.5 Points (-110)
Thunder vs. Celtics Predictions
The Thunder come in as the underdog at +4, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 239.5 and our model has the Celtics and Thunder finishing with a combined 227 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Thunder +4 | at Fanduel Sportsbook