Boston Celtics vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
| Game Time | 3:30 pm EST |
| Boston Celtics Line | +2 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Line | -2 |
| Total | 224.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for Boston Celtics vs Oklahoma City Thunder game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
In this high caliber matchup between the best team of the West and the second-best team of the East, the Oklahoma City Thunder are hosting the Boston Celtics. The Thunder have been unstoppable with nine consecutive wins, and are six and a half games ahead of the second team in the Western conference standings. The Celtics have also been playing better lately, as they followed two-game losing streak with a 3-1 run, but are playing their third straight game on the road.
Boston Celtics vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report: Alex Caruso, Chet Holmgren, Nikola Topic are out.
Boston Celtics Injury Report: Jalen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis are questionable.
Oklahoma City Thunder Form and Trends
The Oklahoma City Thunder has a 29-6 record this season and are sitting in the first place of the West. The Thunder are 23-9-3 against the spread and 14-20-1 in over/under, while having a 15-2 home record. Oklahoma City is 18-2 in their last 20 games, and 7-1 against the spread. Under is 9-2-1 in their last 12 games.
The Thunder are coming off a 117-107 win over New York, as they shot with 51% from the field and 52% from beyond the arc. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led OKC’s offense once again with 33 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists.
Shai leads the Thunder both in scoring with 31.2 points, and in assists made with 6.1, adding 5.4 rebounds per game. Jalen Williams adds 20.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game.
Boston Celtics vs Form and Trends
The Celtics have a 25-9 record this season and are sitting on the second place of the East. Boston is 14-20 against the spread and 15-18-1 in over/under, while having a 12-3 road record. Boston is 3-1 in their last 4 games, and just 5-8 against the spread in their last 13. Over is 4-1 in their last 5 games.
Boston is coming off a 109-86 win in Houston, as they held the Rockets into just 36% shooting from the field, while shooting with 51% themselves. Four Boston players had 20+ points, led by Derrick White with 23 points, with 6 triples and 4 rebounds.
Jason Tatum leads Boston in scoring this season, with an average of 28.2 points, adding 9.4 rebounds and a team-high 5.6 assists. Jaylen Brown adds 24.4 points, 6 rebounds and 4.6 assists.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Thunder are scoring 114.4 points per game, ranking 9th in the league. They shoot 46.5% from the field (10th) and 34.4% from beyond the arc (20th). Defensively, they are the best team in the NBA, allowing 103.1 points per game.
Offensively, the Celtics are 4th-best in the NBA with 119.1 points per game. Boston shoots 46% from the field (17th) and 36.7% from beyond the arc (10th). Defensively, they allow 109.5 points per game, which is 6th in the league.
Both teams were tied 1-1 wins in their two meetings last season, with each team winning at home. The Thunder won by 127-123 and the Celtics by 135-100. The Celtics are 4-2 in their last 6 overall meetings, while the Thunder have won their two meetings in OKC. Over is 7-0 in their last 7 meetings.
Prediction
In this Boston Celtics vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction, the Thunder are coming as -2 home favorites. The Thunder are rightfully favored in this spot, as they have been the better and more stable team throughout the season, and are also in better form lately. The Thunder have won their last two home meetings against the Celtics, and there is no way I’m stepping in front of that Oklahoma City train right now. The Celtics have been up and down lately, and are playing their third straight road game. There is a clear advantage to the home team in this matchup, so pick the Oklahoma City Thunder and lay the points at home. Nick’s Free Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder -2
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