Boston Celtics vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [1/2/2024]

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Boston Celtics vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks  [1/2/2024]

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics will meet in NBA action at Paycom Center on Tuesday, with tipoff at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive betting preview for Tuesday's Celtics vs. Thunder matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Celtics vs. Thunder Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used advanced machine learning and statistics to simulate the outcome of Tuesday's NBA matchup between the Celtics and Thunder 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NBA picks.

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Celtics a 61% chance of beating the Thunder, and our predicted final score has the Celtics winning 120-117.

According to our model, the Thunder (+4) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 240-point Over/Under has a 55% chance of going under.

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Celtics vs. Thunder Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type Celtics Thunder
Spread -4 (-112) +4 (-106)
Moneyline -170 +146
Total o240 (-110) u240 (-108)
  • The Thunder are +4 underdogs versus the Celtics, with -106 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
  • For the favored Celtics (-4) to cover the spread, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -112.
  • FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Thunder at +146, which means you can bet $100 to profit $146, earning a total payout of $246, if they win.
  • Elsewhere, DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Celtics at -170, where you can risk $170 to win $100 for a total payout of $270 if they come out on top.
  • The Over/Under is set at 240 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while DraftKings currently has the best odds for the Under at -108.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

Celtics vs. Thunder Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks to make on this game:

Bet Type Our Pick Best Odds
Spread Thunder +4 -106
Moneyline Celtics -170
Total Under 240 -108

 

Our NBA best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Celtics vs. Thunder Player Props

Betting on Celtics vs. Thunder NBA prop bets? We uss the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Paycom Center.

Kristaps Porzingis is expected to lead the Celtics with 25 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is projected to have 29 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the Thunder.

Celtics Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Celtics:

Player PTS REB AST 3PM
Kristaps Porzingis 25 8 3 2
Jayson Tatum 23 9 4 3
Jaylen Brown 20 5 3 2
Derrick White 18 4 5 3
Jrue Holiday 15 7 7 3

Thunder Prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Thunder:

Player PTS REB AST 3PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 29 6 5 1
Chet Holmgren 17 8 2 2
Jalen Williams 17 5 4 1
Josh Giddey 12 7 4 1
Luguentz Dort 11 5 1 2

For more help with your NBA prop betting, check out the best NBA trends for today's games.

Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of the Celtics vs. Thunder on Tuesday January 2, 2024.

Celtics vs. Thunder Game Information

Tuesday's game between the Thunder and Celtics at Paycom Center is scheduled to begin at 8:00PM ET.

 

Our full betting coverage of Celtics vs. Thunder includes pregame predictions, betting picks, and live win probabilities.

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Conclusion

This preview article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate updates on Tuesday's Celtics vs. Thunder matchup, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control are performed to ensure the content meets our editorial guidelines.

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