Boston Celtics (59-16) vs Oklahoma City Thunder (52-22)
Game Info: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 7:30 pm (TD Garden)
Betting Odds: Boston Celtics -9.5 — Over/Under: 227.5
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The Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics meet Wednesday in NBA action at the TD Garden. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Thunder vs Celtics prediction.
Oklahoma City Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been in great shape as they’ve won seven of their last 10 games overall, but they will be hoping to bounce back in this one after having their two-game win streak snapped by the 76ers in a 109-105 road loss last night. Chet Holmgren led the team with 22 points, seven rebounds and two blocks, Andrew Wiggins and Luguentz Dort each scored 15 points while Isaiah Joe chipped in with 14 points and seven assists off the bench. As a team, the Thunder shot just 42 percent from the field and 13 of 39 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in control when they took a 13-point lead in the second quarter, but they never put away the 76ers and got burned by 36-25 in the fourth quarter to end up on the wrong side of the scoreboard in the end. The Thunder will play against the Pacers after this game.
Boston Celtics
Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics have been in red-hot form as they’ve won 11 of their last 13 games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight win after routing the Hornets in a 118-104 road win on Monday. Jayson Tatum led the team with 25 points, 10 rebounds and four assists, Sam Hauser added 25 points off the bench, Kristaps Porzingis scored 20 points with seven rebounds and five assists while Derrick White chipped in with 19 points, nine rebounds and five assists. As a team, the Celtics shot 48 percent from the field and 19 of 53 from the 3-point line as they played solid defense to restrict the Hornets to just 21 points in the second quarter to take the early lead, before they exploded for 36 points in the third quarter to push the margin out to 19 points at one stage.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Jrue Holiday ranks 2nd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (43.5%) this season.
- Kristaps Porzingis is one of only five qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.5 threes and 1.5 blocks this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for point differential per game this season (+11.4).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (3.7).
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for blocks per game this season (6.6).
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (15.7).
Thunder vs Celtics prediction
The Thunder are still shorthanded with Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander both out, while the Celtics are still keeping eyes on Jaden Springer and Jaylen Brown who are both questionable. The Thunder were on a nice run before they got stopped in their tracks by the 76ers last night, while the Celtics have continued their hot streak with another easy win over the Hornets on Monday. The Thunder are tempting at the hefty start, but they’re still banged up and are now playing their second game of a back to back set against the surging Celtics. The Thunder have played well without their star point guard, but I don’t think they will be able to keep it going against this Celtics squad.
