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NBA Betting Preview: Thunder vs Celtics

The Oklahoma City Thunder take the court against the Boston Celtics in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Thunder to Cover the Spread?

The favorites really stand out on the spread. Wager the Thunder at -3.5 to beat the Celtics with the confidence that they cover the line at -112.

Thunder Landed 104-102 Victory in Previous H2H

Oklahoma City Thunder have won twelve on the spin, triumphing 123-103 in their previous game. This was on the road against Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 22 points, while Jaylin Williams added 18 and Jalen Williams chipped in 18.

Boston Celtics were beaten 102-92 at TD Garden in their last game, being turned over at home to Minnesota Timberwolves. Jaylen Brown registered 29 points, Jayson Tatum had 16 points and 11 rebounds, while Derrick White scored 15 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw the Thunder claim a 104-102 win over the Celtics at Paycom Center. The Thunder have beaten the Celtics in the past three matchups. They’ve also claimed 6 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder logo Thunder 57 15 0.792 118.7 107.5 11.2 29-7 28-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 12W
Celtics logo Celtics 47 24 0.662 114.1 107 7.1 24-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1L
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Oklahoma City Thunder – Last 10 Games

The Thunder have won all of their past 10 games. They are averaging 116.1 points, 45.2 rebounds, 25.4 assists, 8.7 steals and 4.7 blocks while shooting 47.5% from the field and 82.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 105.0 points and 45.4 rebounds per contest.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 26.5 points and 6.7 assists, while Jaylin Williams averages 7.6 rebounds and Jared McCain 2.9 (44.6%) 3-pointers made.

Boston Celtics – Last 10 Games

The Celtics have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 109.6 points, 48.5 rebounds, 23.7 assists, 6.3 steals and 3.3 blocks per game while shooting 43.9% from the field and 87.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 107.0 points and 41.6 rebounds.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 25.7 points and 6.0 assists, while Neemias Queta has an average of 8.3 rebounds and Jayson Tatum 2.2 (29.3%) 3-pointers made.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Picks

Our Oklahoma City Thunder vs Boston Celtics betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, correct score insight, top player prop bets and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.

Game Prediction

There’s a great opportunity to cover the spread by backing Thunder at -3.5 in this NBA contest. We can get odds of -112 and this is the best game pick.

The formbook is always a smart starting point when making basketball picks. Up-to-date NBA team news is just as important, while the stats we provide often reveal valuable insights.

Key Thunder vs Celtics stats:

  • The -3.5 line has been covered by Thunder in 5 consecutive games.
  • The -3.5 line has been covered by Thunder in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The -3.5 line has been covered by Thunder in 14 of their last 20 games.

Thunder -3.5 Probability

The odds at the top NBA sportsbooks suggest our pick has a 52.9% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Derrick White Under 5.5 Assists -159 BetMGM logo

Derrick White (Celtics) has had Under 5.5 assists in 8 of the past 9 games. It therefore stands to reason that he might fall short when it comes to Player Assists and this pick is priced at -159.

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Chet Holmgren Over 14.5 Points -111 BetMGM logo

Chet Holmgren (Thunder) has recorded an average of 18.8 points in the past 5 road games. There’s an opportunity to wager on Player Points and the line looks attractive, with -111 available that it’s covered.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Thunder -3.5
Totals Under 217.5
Player Assists Derrick White Under 5.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Thunder -3.5, Under 217.5 and Derrick White (Celtics) to have Under 5.5 assists.

The same game parlay option is great for basketball bettors wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same game. It’s especially good if you have a strong view on the likely outcomes and the odds for each pick are combined.

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Correct Score Prediction

Thunder Thunder logo 109 - 103 Celtics logo Celtics

A 109-103 win for the Thunder is clearly a risky wager although this could be an exciting correct score option where there’s the chance to enjoy a huge potential return.

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Boston Celtics Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Make Thunder Moneyline Favorites

Oklahoma City Thunder have the shortest price to win this NBA game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 62% probability due to their -164 Moneyline betting odds. At +138, Boston Celtics are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The current spread is 3.5 and the total points line is 217.5. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you’re going for Under 217.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

The favorite to hit the most buckets is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Odds of -109 can be found for him scoring Over 29.5 points and there is -119 for him to go Under.

Player Points
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 29.5
-109
Under 29.5
-119
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 25.5
-108
Under 25.5
-120
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Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
Over 19.5
-109
Under 19.5
-119
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 16.5
-101
Under 16.5
-128
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Player Assists
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 6.5
+103
Under 6.5
-133
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 5.5
+117
Under 5.5
-152
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 5.5
+122
Under 5.5
-159
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Payton Pritchard (Celtics)
Over 5.5
+124
Under 5.5
-161
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Player Rebounds
Neemias Queta (Celtics)
Over 9.5
+106
Under 9.5
-137
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Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
Over 8.5
-135
Under 8.5
+105
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Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 8.5
-111
Under 8.5
-116
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Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)
Over 7.5
-137
Under 7.5
+106
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Celtics Have Seven Wins From Past Ten Home Game

The Celtics have gone 7-3 across their last 10 home games, averaging 112.70 points scored and 105.60 points allowed.

The Thunder have built a run of seven straight road victories. They have nine wins and one loss in the last 10 road games, averaging 117.60 points scored and 104.90 points allowed.

When the teams last met at TD Garden, the Thunder beat the Celtics 118-112. Looking at the last 8 head-to-head matchups at TD Garden, the Celtics have five victories and the Thunder three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O218.5 U218.5
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Home Stats 7-3 218.30 112.70 105.60 5 5
Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Away Stats 9-1 222.50 117.60 104.90 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O218.5 = Games Over 218.5 Points
  • U218.5 = Games Under 218.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Stats
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Stats
Moneyline
  • 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
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Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Oklahoma City Thunder Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 60 33.39 1889 395 31.5 6.6 1.7 4.5 0.8 1.4
Chet Holmgren 62 29.29 1069 106 17.2 1.7 1.2 9.0 1.9 0.5
Jalen Williams 28 28.53 485 151 17.3 5.4 0.9 4.6 0.4 1.2

Boston Celtics Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Derrick White 68 34.28 1176 375 17.3 5.5 2.8 4.5 1.4 1.2
Jaylen Brown 64 34.2 1825 329 28.5 5.1 1.9 7.0 0.4 1.0
Payton Pritchard 69 32.5 1148 365 16.6 5.3 2.6 4.0 0.1 0.8

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Oklahoma City Thunder Lineups

23 Mar NBA
Thunder 123-103 76ers
21 Mar NBA
Thunder 132-111 Wizards
18 Mar NBA
Thunder 121-92 Nets
17 Mar NBA
Thunder 113-108 Magic
15 Mar NBA
Timberwolves 103-116 Thunder
12 Mar NBA
Celtics 102-104 Thunder
09 Mar NBA
Nuggets 126-129 Thunder
07 Mar NBA
Warriors 97-104 Thunder
04 Mar NBA
Thunder 103-100 Knicks
03 Mar NBA
Thunder 116-108 Bulls

Previous Boston Celtics Lineups

22 Mar NBA
Timberwolves 102-92 Celtics
20 Mar NBA
Celtics 117-112 Grizzlies
18 Mar NBA
Warriors 99-120 Celtics
16 Mar NBA
Suns 112-120 Celtics
14 Mar NBA
Wizards 100-111 Celtics
12 Mar NBA
Celtics 102-104 Thunder
10 Mar NBA
Celtics 116-125 Spurs
08 Mar NBA
Celtics 109-98 Cavaliers
06 Mar NBA
Mavericks 100-120 Celtics
04 Mar NBA
Hornets 118-89 Celtics

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 47 24 0.662 114.1 107 7.1 24-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1L
Knicks 48 25 0.658 117.2 110.5 6.7 27-9 21-16 12-3 31-15 8-2 7W
Raptors 40 31 0.563 114.2 112.3 1.9 19-16 21-15 4-10 29-16 5-5 1W
76ers 39 33 0.542 115.6 116.2 -0.6 20-17 19-16 9-7 22-23 5-5 1L
Nets 17 55 0.236 106.3 115.8 -9.5 9-26 8-29 3-12 12-32 2-8 8L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 52 19 0.732 117.3 109.5 7.8 28-8 24-11 10-4 34-11 7-3 4W
Cavaliers 45 27 0.625 119.2 114.9 4.3 23-13 22-14 10-5 29-17 7-3 4W
Bucks 29 42 0.408 110.8 116.4 -5.6 16-19 13-23 9-6 20-27 3-7 1L
Bulls 29 42 0.408 116 120.3 -4.3 18-20 11-22 4-11 17-28 4-6 1W
Pacers 16 56 0.222 111.6 120.5 -8.9 10-25 6-31 3-10 12-33 1-9 1W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 40 32 0.556 118.3 116.4 1.9 21-16 19-16 8-6 22-21 9-1 2W
Hornets 38 34 0.528 116.4 111.8 4.6 18-17 20-17 11-5 22-22 7-3 4W
Heat 38 34 0.528 120.2 117.5 2.7 23-14 15-20 7-7 22-20 5-5 5L
Magic 38 34 0.528 115.7 114.8 0.9 22-15 16-19 9-7 24-23 4-6 6L
Wizards 16 55 0.225 112.5 124.1 -11.6 11-26 5-29 2-12 11-34 0-10 16L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 57 15 0.792 118.7 107.5 11.2 29-7 28-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 12W
Nuggets 44 28 0.611 120.8 116.4 4.4 21-13 23-15 7-5 26-16 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 44 28 0.611 118.4 114.5 3.9 24-13 20-15 9-7 27-21 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 36 37 0.493 115.3 117 -1.7 19-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 6-4 1W
Jazz 21 51 0.292 117.4 125.1 -7.7 13-24 8-27 1-12 11-33 3-7 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 46 26 0.639 116.4 114.9 1.5 23-12 23-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 1L
Suns 40 32 0.556 112.2 111 1.2 23-14 17-18 10-6 25-20 5-5 1W
Clippers 36 36 0.5 113.8 112.8 1 20-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 2W
Warriors 34 38 0.472 115.1 114.9 0.2 19-15 15-23 6-6 23-22 2-8 1W
Kings 19 54 0.26 110.8 121.2 -10.4 13-25 6-29 3-10 12-35 5-5 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 54 18 0.75 119.2 111.7 7.5 28-7 26-11 11-3 31-14 9-1 6W
Rockets 43 28 0.606 114.2 110.2 4 25-10 18-18 7-6 23-21 5-5 1L
Pelicans 25 48 0.342 115.5 119.2 -3.7 16-22 9-26 7-8 16-30 6-4 2L
Grizzlies 24 47 0.338 115.3 119.1 -3.8 13-21 11-26 6-7 19-27 1-9 3L
Mavericks 23 49 0.319 113.8 119 -5.2 14-23 9-26 4-11 12-32 2-8 4L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 52 19 0.732 117.3 109.5 7.8 28-8 24-11 10-4 34-11 7-3 4W
Celtics 47 24 0.662 114.1 107 7.1 24-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1L
Knicks 48 25 0.658 117.2 110.5 6.7 27-9 21-16 12-3 31-15 8-2 7W
Cavaliers 45 27 0.625 119.2 114.9 4.3 23-13 22-14 10-5 29-17 7-3 4W
Raptors 40 31 0.563 114.2 112.3 1.9 19-16 21-15 4-10 29-16 5-5 1W
Hawks 40 32 0.556 118.3 116.4 1.9 21-16 19-16 8-6 22-21 9-1 2W
76ers 39 33 0.542 115.6 116.2 -0.6 20-17 19-16 9-7 22-23 5-5 1L
Heat 38 34 0.528 120.2 117.5 2.7 23-14 15-20 7-7 22-20 5-5 5L
Magic 38 34 0.528 115.7 114.8 0.9 22-15 16-19 9-7 24-23 4-6 6L
Hornets 38 34 0.528 116.4 111.8 4.6 18-17 20-17 11-5 22-22 7-3 4W
Bucks 29 42 0.408 110.8 116.4 -5.6 16-19 13-23 9-6 20-27 3-7 1L
Bulls 29 42 0.408 116 120.3 -4.3 18-20 11-22 4-11 17-28 4-6 1W
Nets 17 55 0.236 106.3 115.8 -9.5 9-26 8-29 3-12 12-32 2-8 8L
Wizards 16 55 0.225 112.5 124.1 -11.6 11-26 5-29 2-12 11-34 0-10 16L
Pacers 16 56 0.222 111.6 120.5 -8.9 10-25 6-31 3-10 12-33 1-9 1W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 57 15 0.792 118.7 107.5 11.2 29-7 28-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 12W
Spurs 54 18 0.75 119.2 111.7 7.5 28-7 26-11 11-3 31-14 9-1 6W
Lakers 46 26 0.639 116.4 114.9 1.5 23-12 23-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 1L
Nuggets 44 28 0.611 120.8 116.4 4.4 21-13 23-15 7-5 26-16 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 44 28 0.611 118.4 114.5 3.9 24-13 20-15 9-7 27-21 5-5 1W
Rockets 43 28 0.606 114.2 110.2 4 25-10 18-18 7-6 23-21 5-5 1L
Suns 40 32 0.556 112.2 111 1.2 23-14 17-18 10-6 25-20 5-5 1W
Clippers 36 36 0.5 113.8 112.8 1 20-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 2W
Trail Blazers 36 37 0.493 115.3 117 -1.7 19-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 6-4 1W
Warriors 34 38 0.472 115.1 114.9 0.2 19-15 15-23 6-6 23-22 2-8 1W
Pelicans 25 48 0.342 115.5 119.2 -3.7 16-22 9-26 7-8 16-30 6-4 2L
Grizzlies 24 47 0.338 115.3 119.1 -3.8 13-21 11-26 6-7 19-27 1-9 3L
Mavericks 23 49 0.319 113.8 119 -5.2 14-23 9-26 4-11 12-32 2-8 4L
Jazz 21 51 0.292 117.4 125.1 -7.7 13-24 8-27 1-12 11-33 3-7 2L
Kings 19 54 0.26 110.8 121.2 -10.4 13-25 6-29 3-10 12-35 5-5 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 57 15 0.792 118.7 107.5 11.2 29-7 28-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 12W
Spurs 54 18 0.75 119.2 111.7 7.5 28-7 26-11 11-3 31-14 9-1 6W
Pistons 52 19 0.732 117.3 109.5 7.8 28-8 24-11 10-4 34-11 7-3 4W
Celtics 47 24 0.662 114.1 107 7.1 24-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1L
Knicks 48 25 0.658 117.2 110.5 6.7 27-9 21-16 12-3 31-15 8-2 7W
Lakers 46 26 0.639 116.4 114.9 1.5 23-12 23-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 1L
Cavaliers 45 27 0.625 119.2 114.9 4.3 23-13 22-14 10-5 29-17 7-3 4W
Nuggets 44 28 0.611 120.8 116.4 4.4 21-13 23-15 7-5 26-16 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 44 28 0.611 118.4 114.5 3.9 24-13 20-15 9-7 27-21 5-5 1W
Rockets 43 28 0.606 114.2 110.2 4 25-10 18-18 7-6 23-21 5-5 1L
Raptors 40 31 0.563 114.2 112.3 1.9 19-16 21-15 4-10 29-16 5-5 1W
Hawks 40 32 0.556 118.3 116.4 1.9 21-16 19-16 8-6 22-21 9-1 2W
Suns 40 32 0.556 112.2 111 1.2 23-14 17-18 10-6 25-20 5-5 1W
76ers 39 33 0.542 115.6 116.2 -0.6 20-17 19-16 9-7 22-23 5-5 1L
Hornets 38 34 0.528 116.4 111.8 4.6 18-17 20-17 11-5 22-22 7-3 4W
Heat 38 34 0.528 120.2 117.5 2.7 23-14 15-20 7-7 22-20 5-5 5L
Magic 38 34 0.528 115.7 114.8 0.9 22-15 16-19 9-7 24-23 4-6 6L
Clippers 36 36 0.5 113.8 112.8 1 20-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 2W
Trail Blazers 36 37 0.493 115.3 117 -1.7 19-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 6-4 1W
Warriors 34 38 0.472 115.1 114.9 0.2 19-15 15-23 6-6 23-22 2-8 1W
Bulls 29 42 0.408 116 120.3 -4.3 18-20 11-22 4-11 17-28 4-6 1W
Bucks 29 42 0.408 110.8 116.4 -5.6 16-19 13-23 9-6 20-27 3-7 1L
Pelicans 25 48 0.342 115.5 119.2 -3.7 16-22 9-26 7-8 16-30 6-4 2L
Grizzlies 24 47 0.338 115.3 119.1 -3.8 13-21 11-26 6-7 19-27 1-9 3L
Mavericks 23 49 0.319 113.8 119 -5.2 14-23 9-26 4-11 12-32 2-8 4L
Jazz 21 51 0.292 117.4 125.1 -7.7 13-24 8-27 1-12 11-33 3-7 2L
Kings 19 54 0.26 110.8 121.2 -10.4 13-25 6-29 3-10 12-35 5-5 1L
Nets 17 55 0.236 106.3 115.8 -9.5 9-26 8-29 3-12 12-32 2-8 8L
Wizards 16 55 0.225 112.5 124.1 -11.6 11-26 5-29 2-12 11-34 0-10 16L
Pacers 16 56 0.222 111.6 120.5 -8.9 10-25 6-31 3-10 12-33 1-9 1W
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak