The Oklahoma City Thunder (53-12) travel to face off against the Boston Celtics (47-18) on Wednesday, March 12th. This game will be played at TD Garden in Boston and televised on ESPN. The Celtics are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Thunder are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Thunder. Tip-off is set for 7:30 ET.

Thunder vs Celtics

The Thunder Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

After a 140-127 loss to the Nuggets on Monday, the Thunder’s record now stands at 53-12. Oklahoma City, playing at home, was favored by 9.5 points but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 267, well over the 240.5-point line.

Oklahoma City led 73-67 at halftime but faltered in the second half. A key moment came when Denver went on a 13-0 run, stretching the score from 99-96 to 112-96, and the Thunder couldn’t recover.

The Celtics Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Boston improved to 47-18 on the season with a 114-108 win over the Jazz on Monday. The Celtics were at home and favored by 16 points, but Utah kept it closer than expected. The total points for the game were 222, falling short of the 229-point over/under line.

Boston took control in the 3rd quarter, outscoring Utah 37-22, and entered the 4th quarter with a 90-69 lead. However, the Jazz went on an 11-0 run, cutting the score from 92-72 to 103-72, before the Celtics held on for the win.

Thunder Offense Breakdown

In their 140-127 loss to the Nuggets, the Thunder hit 19 threes at a 40.4% clip, with an overall field goal percentage of 47%. Luguentz Dort led the way, connecting on 8 threes at 57.1% and finishing with 26 points and 7 rebounds.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 25 points and 7 assists, while Isaiah Hartenstein contributed 20 points, 13 of which came in the opening quarter. Dort scored 9 points in the 3rd quarter, and Alex Caruso and Jalen Williams each had 8 points in the 2nd.

Celtics Offense Breakdown

Sam Hauser’s 9 threes and 33 points, including 23 in the 3rd quarter, helped the Celtics to a win over the Jazz, despite shooting just 43% from the field and 34% from deep. Hauser hit 47.4% from beyond the arc, while the team made 18 threes overall.

Jaylen Brown added 26 points, with 9 coming in the 4th quarter, and Derrick White contributed 18 points and 10 assists, with 13 points in the 2nd quarter.

Thunder Team Defense

The Thunder struggled defensively on Monday, giving up 140 points to the Nuggets. Oklahoma City allowed at least 33 points in each quarter, including 39 in the 4th. Denver shot 60% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Nuggets hit 18 threes at a 56% clip. The Thunder sent Denver to the line 20 times, where they made 18 free throws. Oklahoma City finished with 9 steals and 6 blocks.

Celtics Team Defense

The Thunder struggled defensively against the Nuggets, giving up 140 points in the loss. Oklahoma City allowed at least 33 points in every quarter, including 39 in the 4th. Denver shot 60% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Nuggets hit 18 threes at a 56% clip. The Thunder sent Denver to the line 20 times, where they made 18 free throws. Oklahoma City recorded 9 steals and 6 blocks.

Thunder vs Celtics Trends

• Across the Thunder last ten road games, the team averaged 124 points per game while allowing 115. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 5-5, while going 8-2 straight-up.
• Through their last ten home contests, the Celtics offense has averaged 113 points per game while allowing an average of 106. Boston posted an overall record of 8-2 while going 5-5 ATS.
• As the betting underdog, the Thunder have an ATS record of 4-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-2.
• As the betting favorite, the Celtics have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 3-0.

Thunder vs Celtics Prediction

For today’s matchup we are recommending to take the Celtics to secure the win, with an expected final score of 138-116. When it comes to the spread, we believe they’ll cover at -3.5.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 229, and our model projects the Thunder and Celtics to reach a combined total of 254 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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