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The Oklahoma City Thunder (52-23) square off against the Boston Celtics (59-16) Wednesday with tip-off from TD Garden set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Thunder vs. Celtics odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Thunder lead 1-0
The Thunder dropped the 1st game of their road trip 109-105 Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quadriceps) didn’t play, and F Jalen Williams left after 34 seconds with an ankle injury that will keep him on the sidelines with SGA Wednesday. F Chet Holmgren had 22 points and 7 boards while shooting 3 for 6 from downtown. The Thunder are tied for 2nd in the West with the Minnesota Timberwolves and sit a half-game out of 1st.
The Celtics have things wrapped up in the East and will be a dangerous betting commodity down the stretch with little to play for and rest likely. They’re coming off a 4-2 road trip and took down the Charlotte Hornets 118-104 Monday. F Jayson Tatum had 25 points and 10 boards while G Jaylen Brown sat out.
Thunder at Celtics odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:35 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Thunder +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Celtics -375 (bet $375 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Thunder +8.5 (-105) | Celtics -8.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Thunder at Celtics key injuries
Thunder
(Not yet submitted — below was for Tuesday’s game)
- G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quad) out
- F Jalen Williams (ankle) out
Celtics
- G Jaylen Brown (hand) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Thunder at Celtics and predictions
Prediction
Celtics 117, Thunder 111
Moneyline
Per usual, you can’t entertain the Celtics ML here, and it’s tough to envision the Thunder without 2 starters overcoming the mountain that is this Boston squad.
So let’s nail a prop. C Kristaps Porzingis had 34 points and 12 boards in the Jan. 2 loss to OKC. He’s averaging 19 PPG over the last 5 games, and if Brown is out again, he’ll be relied upon more. Take KRISTAPS PORZINGIS OVER 29.5 POINTS+REBOUNDS+ASSISTS (-105).
Against the spread
I like OKC here. They’re just 3-7 ATS over the last 10, but they are 7-3 straight up. They beat the Celtics in January 127-123 in OKC, and they have enough to stay within striking distance.
Take the THUNDER +8.5 (-105).
Over/Under
The Celtics are 8-2 O/U over their last 10, and OKC is 6-4. The Over is also 8-2 in the last 10 meetings between the teams. The problem I have is this is the 2nd-highest total of the last 11 meetings. We’re potentially down 3 or more starters from the teams, so I’ll take the UNDER 231.5 (-110).
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