Jayson Tatum: Boston Celtics vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds & Spreads
The Celtics lost to the Denver Nuggets. They are 26-11 and are chasing the Nets, who have won 12 in a row. The OKC Thunder lost two games in row after winning five in succession. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31 points a night this season.
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics are playing each other on Tuesday (January 3) at the Paycom Center. The Celtics lost to Denver Nuggets, but they are still at top of the Eastern Conference standings. OKC Thunder were on a brilliant run of form, winning five in a row, and have now lost the following two games in row. They have a bottom-five defense and allow the fifth-most points per game. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging nearly 31 points a night on 61.5% true shooting.
Boston Celtics are playing Oklahoma City Thunder.
Neither side has any notable injury absences.
Jayson Tatum is betting on Boston Celtics vs. Oklahoma City Thunder.
Boston Celtics have Marcus Smart, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Al Horford, Josh Giddey, Luguentz Dort, Jalen Williams and Jaylin Williams. Oklahoma City Thunder have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Shavik Gidet, Joshua Giddy, and Josh Williams, with Jalel Williams as a reserve.
Celtics are the best team in the NBA and they have one of the most successful away records in NBA, winning 11 of their 17 road games. The last time the two sides met, the Celtics won.
