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The Boston Celtics (26-6) will attempt to continue a six-game win streak when they visit the Oklahoma City Thunder (22-9) on January 2, 2024. The Thunder have taken four games in a row.
The Celtics head into their game as a 4-point favorite against the Thunder. The game features an over/under of 240.
Celtics vs. Thunder Odds
Point Spread for Celtics vs. Thunder
The spread for this matchup is set at 4 points, with bookmakers listing the Celtics as the favorite.
Boston vs. Oklahoma City Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Boston has -170 odds to win the game, while Oklahoma City is listed at +142 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 240 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
- Where: Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- TV: NBCS
Celtics vs. Thunder Betting Trends
The Celtics have covered the spread 16 times in 32 games with a set spread. Boston has been the favorite in 31 games this season and won 25 (80.6%) of those contests. Celtics games have gone over the total 18 times out of 31 chances this season.
The Thunder have put together a 22-8-1 record against the spread this season. Oklahoma City has been chosen as underdogs in 12 games this year and has walked away with the win seven times (58.3%) in those games. Thunder games have gone over the total 17 times this season.
Celtics vs. Thunder Key Players to Watch
Celtics
Jayson Tatum’s numbers on the season are 26.8 points, 4.3 assists and 8.2 boards per contest. Jaylen Brown is posting 22.7 points, 3.8 assists and 5.0 boards per contest. Derrick White puts up 16.9 points, 3.9 boards and 5.2 assists per game, shooting 49.4% from the floor and 42.5% from beyond the arc, with 2.8 made 3-pointers per contest. Jrue Holiday’s numbers for the season are 13.3 points, 4.8 assists and 6.6 boards per contest.
Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets the Thunder 31.2 points, 5.7 boards and 6.3 assists per game. He also averages 2.6 steals (first in league) and 0.8 blocks. Chet Holmgren averages 17.7 points, 7.8 boards and 2.5 assists, making 54.3% of his shots from the floor and 40.0% from beyond the arc, with 1.7 triples per game. Jalen Williams gives the Thunder 18.0 points, 3.9 boards and 4.0 assists per game, plus 0.9 steals and 0.5 blocks. The Thunder receive 11.8 points, 6.0 boards and 4.4 assists per game from Josh Giddey.
What you need to know about the Celtics
The Celtics are scoring 120.8 points per game this season (sixth-ranked in NBA), but they’ve really played well defensively, allowing just 110.3 points per game (fourth-best). The Celtics are top-five this year in rebounding, ranking best in the league with 47.3 boards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 13th with 43.1 rebounds allowed per contest. This year, the Celtics rank 18th in the league in assists, putting up 25.8 per game.
Offensively Boston has performed better at home this year, scoring 122.9 points per game, compared to 118.6 per game away from home. Boston sports a 37.4% three-point percentage this season (10th-ranked in NBA), but it has really thrived by draining 16.1 threes per game (best). Boston is 24th in the NBA with 14.0 three-pointers allowed per game this year. Meanwhile, it ranks 14th with a 36.6% shooting percentage allowed from downtown.
The Celtics have gone 9-1 over their last 10 games, with a 7-3 record against the spread in that span. In its past 10 games, Boston has hit the over seven times. On the offensive side of the ball, the Celtics have picked up their production significantly over their last 10 games, scoring 128.1 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 120.8 they’ve racked up over the course of this year. Boston has been a little suspect on the defensive end of the floor of late, giving up 113.0 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 110.3 it has surrendered this season.
What you need to know about the Thunder
On offense, the Thunder are the fourth-best team in the NBA (121.3 points per game). Defensively, they are 11th (112.7 points conceded per game). In 2023-24, Oklahoma City is third-worst in the NBA in rebounds (41.0 per game) and fifth-worst in rebounds allowed (45.5). This season the Thunder are ranked 13th in the league in assists at 26.2 per game.
At home, the Thunder average 124.3 points per game. Away, they score 117.2. Beyond the arc, the Thunder are 10th in the NBA in 3-pointers made per game (13.0). They are best in 3-point percentage at 39.1%. In 2023-24, Oklahoma City is 23rd in the league in 3-pointers conceded (13.8 per game) and 10th in defensive 3-point percentage (35.8%).
The Thunder are 8-2 against the spread and 8-2 overall in their last 10 games. Oklahoma City has gone over the total in six of its last 10 games. Over its last 10 games, Oklahoma City is putting up 124.6 points per game, 3.3 more than its season average (121.3). Over their last 10 games, the Thunder are ceding 113.3 points per contest, 0.6 more points than their season average (112.7).
Celtics vs. Thunder Prediction & Pick
Our prediction to win this matchup is Thunder, and we predict that Thunder will cover the spread (Celtics -4). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 240 points.
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