Expert prediction
OKC Thunder vs. Boston Celtics Preview, Odds, Prediction (Mar 12)
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- Thunder vs. Celtics game is a battle of the top two NBA title contenders.
- OKC Thunder holds the No.1 seed in the West.
- Sam Hauser recorded career-high 33 points and nine threes against Utah Jazz.
Many analysts believe these two teams are most likely to meet in the NBA Finals this year, which is why their contest at the TD Garden draws so much attention.
Check out: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets Preview, Odds, Prediction (Mar 12)
How to Watch
- When: Wednesday, March 12, 7:30 pm ET
- Where: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
- How to Watch: ESPN
NBA Odds
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| OKC Thunder | TBA | +4.5 | TBA |
| Boston Celtics | TBA | -4.5 | TBA |
Game Preview
The Thunder had back-to-back games against the Denver Nuggets, winning and losing one each. Both were in OKC, and the most recent ended with the Thunder losing 140-127.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 25 for the Thunder, who made 19 threes in 47 attempts and lost this one anyway. Luguentz Dort had 26 points and Isaiah Hartenstein 20.
On the other hand, the Celtics have five wins in a row, the latest against the Utah Jazz. The hosts won 114-108 at the TD Garden, with Sam Hauser scoring a career-high 33 points.
Hauser started instead of Jayson Tatum, who had some issues with his knee, completely covering the injured superstar’s absence. He made 9 threes in 19 attempts and added six boards. Jaylen Brown ended the night with 26 points.
Thunder vs. Celtics Betting Trends
- Thunder is 7-1 in the last 8 games.
- Thunder is 5-10 in the last 16 games vs. Boston Celtics.
- Celtics are 7-1 in the previous 8 matches at the TD Garden.
- The TOTAL went UNDER in 8 of Boston’s last 12 meetings.
Thunder vs. Celtics Head to Head
The first meeting of the year, in early January, saw the Thunder win 102-95 at home.
Thunder vs. Celtics Predictions
Thunder triumphed in the previous meeting, but if Tatum plays here, our pick will be the Celtics win and cover a -4.5 spread.
- Free NBA picks: Celtics -4.5
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