On Sunday afternoon, the Boston Celtics (36-15) will travel to the Chesapeake Energy Arena to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder (32-20). Tipoff for this game is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. E.T. We analyze the Celtics-Thunder sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
Celtics vs. Thunder: Key injuries
Celtics:
- SF Jaylen Brown (ankle) questionable
- C Daniel Theis (ankle) questionable
- PF Robert Williams (hip) out
Thunder:
- No injuries
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Celtics vs. Thunder: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated Saturday at 12:28 p.m. ET.
Prediction
Thunder 110, Celtics 108
Moneyline (ML)
The THUNDER (-115) are slight home favorites over the Celtics on Sunday afternoon. The Thunder have been fantastic at home this season, winning 17 of their 27 games at the Chesapeake Energy Arena. While Boston has won six-straight games, the Thunder are an impressive 9-1 in their last 10 games. Take the Thunder at home in Oklahoma City on Sunday afternoon.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The THUNDER (-1.5) are less than a basket favorite over the Celtics on Sunday. Oklahoma City has faired very against the spread, as of late, going 14-6 against the spread. With Boston having some notable injuries, including Jaylen Brown, there’s just too much value in taking the Thunder at home.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total for this matchup on Sunday afternoon is set at 218.5 points, which feels just about right. Both teams are averaging over 110 points per game this season as these are two of the better offenses in the NBA. However, both teams rank inside the top-10 on defense and the under has hit in five of the last six games for the Thunder at home. Take the UNDER 218.5 (-110) to barely hit in Oklahoma City on Sunday afternoon.
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