Celtics vs Thunder Prediction

Oklahoma City Thunder (22-9) vs Boston Celtics (26-6)

Game Info: Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 8:00 pm (Paycom Center)

Betting Odds: Oklahoma City Thunder +3 -- Over/Under: 240

The Boston Celtics are riding a 6-game winning streak. The Oklahoma City Thunder have won 4 straight games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Boston Celtics vs Oklahoma City Thunder prediction.

Boston Celtics Betting Preview

The Boston Celtics have beat the Kings, Clippers, Lakers, Pistons, Raptors, and Spurs during their 6-game winning streak. The Boston Celtics are averaging 120.8 points on 48.3 percent shooting and allowing 110.3 points on 44.9 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 26.9 points and 8.4 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 23 points and 5.1 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc and 80.5 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.3 rebounds per game.

Boston Celtics Player Facts

• Kristaps Porzingis is one of only four qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.5 threes and 1.5 blocks this season.
• Derrick White is one of only four qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.0 threes, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks this season.

Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview

The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Timberwolves, Knicks, Nuggets, and Nets during this streak. The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 121.3 points on 49.9 percent shooting and allowing 112.7 points on 44.3 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.2 points and 6.3 assists, while Jalen Williams is averaging 18 points and 3.9 rebounds. Chet Holmgren is the third double-digit scorer and Josh Giddey is grabbing 6 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 39.1 percent from beyond the arc and 85.2 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game.

Oklahoma City Thunder Player Facts

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ranks 1st amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.6) this season.
• Chet Holmgren ranks 4th amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (2.7) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Thunder rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (8.2).
• The Thunder rank 1st in the league for blocks per game this season (6.6).
• The Celtics rank 1st in the league for point differential per game this season (+10.5).
• The Celtics rank 1st in the league for rebounds per game this season (47.3).

Boston Celtics vs Oklahoma City Thunder prediction

The Boston Celtics have been the better team over the course of the season, but the bottom line is you're getting a free bucket with arguably a top-5 tam in basketball at home. You're not going to get this position with the Thunder often this season. It's just that simple. The Thunder are capable of beating any team in this league any given night, and I'm sure these young kids will be eager to make a statement to the rest of the league. I'll grab the free bucket with OKC in what should be the game of the night.

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.