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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Picks - NBA
by Lou Aguila | in NBA Picks
The Oklahoma City Thunder will test their might against the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics in a potential NBA Finals preview at TD Garden on Wednesday. The Thunder is coming off a 127-140 loss in another marquee matchup with Western Conference rivals, the Denver Nuggets, on Monday. Lu Dort finished with a game-high 26 points, as their leading scorer and MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander could not get into his usual flow on offense because of the Nuggets’ swarming defense. The loss snapped the Thunder’s seven-game win streak and prevented them from establishing dominance over a team viewed as their possible foe in the conference finals. The Celtics have won their last five games, two of which came at the expense of two title contenders: the Nuggets 110-103 and the Lakers 110-103. Boston has been a prolific three-point shooting team throughout the season at 17.5 three-points made per game. However, they took their long-range sniping to another level in a 114-108 win over the Utah Jazz, where they converted 18 treys – 9 of which came from Sam Hauser, who finished with 33 points.
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Oklahoma City Thunder - Boston Celtics: Form Analysis
The Thunder had won seven games in a row before the loss to the Nuggets. Despite giving up 140 points in their last game, OKC remains the No.1 defensive team in the NBA, clamping down opponents to 43.6% field goal percentage.
The Thunder also have the highest point differential in the league at +12.5 points.
Apart their exceptional three-point sniping, Boston is the third best defensive team in the NBA behind the Thunder and the Orlando Magic, allowing 45.3% field goal shooting. Boston averages 116.9 points per games this season while OKC scores 119.7 points per contest, putting them both in the top-10 of this category.
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Oklahoma City Thunder & Boston Celtics Squad Analysis
The Thunder will be missing the service of Jalen Williams, their second-leading scorer at 21.3 points per game. Williams only played 14 minutes in the loss to the Nuggets after sustaining a hip injury. His absence opens the door for Aaron Wiggins or Cason Wallace to get more playing time.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored 25 points on 8 for 14 shooting in the last game, is expected to get a special attention from the Celtics' defense given his caliber as a scorer.
The Celtics have listed Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Kristaps Porzingis as game-time decisions, but I doubt they would forego this opportunity to play the No.1 team in the West. The trio will suit up and play on Wednesday, looking to power their team to a statement win over the Thunder.
Oklahoma City Thunder - Boston Celtics Key Points
- The total has gone OVER in 8 of Oklahoma City's last 11 games.
- Oklahoma City are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games.
- Boston are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
- Boston are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games.
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Our Oklahoma City Thunder vs Boston Celtics Prediction
This is easily one of the most highly-anticipated matchups this season. The Celtics are the defending champion and poised to repeat this season. The Thunder have emerged as the clear-cut No.1 team in the West. And in this potential championship preview, you’ve got to pick the Beast of the East. The Celtics lost to the Thunder 92-105 in their first meeting this season in January, but the thing is Boston just converted 9 of their 46 three-pointers night. This team averages 17.5 three-pointers per game this season. A Boston off-night from downtown is unlikely to happen twice against the same team. Expect stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown to be in go-mode right from the get-go. They know a win in this marquee game will significantly bolster their confidence as they brace for a tough grind in the postseason. Our betting prediction for the Boston Celtics vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: Celtics will win.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Boston Celtics - Other Interesting Picks
The Celtics will cover -3.5 points.
The Thunder scored a 13-point win over the Celtics, 105-92, in their first meeting this season. There won’t be another blowout on Wednesday. The Celtics have done an outstanding job protecting their home court in the past three weeks, going 7-1 in their last 8 games at TD Garden. They are also 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games. Now, Oklahoma City are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games against Boston. However, I don’t they think they have already recovered from the bad beating they got from Denver. Moreover, missing Jalen Williams, a 20+ point scorer, is a huge blow as they not only lost a capable scorer but a tenacious defender as well. Although the Thunder will do everything in their power to steal a straight-up, or at the very least an ATS win, in Boston, I believe the Celtics will do just enough to beat their visitor by at least three possessions. Our betting prediction for the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Boston Celtics: Celtics will cover -3.5 points.
Under 227.5 points.
The last time these two teams played each other; they combined for 197 points. Again, these two teams rank in the top-10 in opponents field goals per game. It means they thrive whenever they can hold their opponents under points per game this season. The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Boston's last 12 games. I am 100 percent sure the Celtics are going to barge into the Century mark this time. On the other hand, I am also certain that the Thunder will not allow their opponent to drop 140 points on their head. No matter how you look at it, the team that showed up on the defensive end will win this match. Our betting prediction for the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Boston Celtics: Under 227.5 points.
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