The Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Boston Celtics on Saturday night, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over/under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on Tipico Sportsbook.
The game tips off at 6:30 p.m. CT and can be seen on Bally Sports Oklahoma.
The Thunder (6-9) nearly overcame a 20-point deficit to the Milwaukee Bucks, cutting the lead to two, but ended up falling by seven points. The Celtics (8-8) have had to deal with the absence of Jaylen Brown for seven games, but they took down the Los Angeles Lakers with major contributions from former OKC and LA guard Dennis Schroder on Friday night.
Celtics vs. Thunder notable injuries:
Oklahoma City: No Thunder players were listed as of Friday morning.
Boston: Jaylen Brown (right hamstring sprain) is out. Dennis Schroder (left ankle sprain) is probable. Robert Williams (left knee tendinopathy) is doubtful.
The lines, courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook (place your bets here)
- Point spread: Celtics -9.5 / Thunder +9.5
- Money line: Celtics -550/ Thunder +400
- Over-under: 205.5
Advice and prediction
The Thunder are best when they are simply trying harder and hustling more than the opposing team, one who underestimates the underdog. I could see them doing this to Boston. I can’t pinpoint exactly what it is, but maybe due to the Celtics simply not living up to expectations the last couple years and having the weirdness in the air surrounding them, I’d actually feel moderately comfortable with the Thunder covering the spread. I wouldn’t bet on OKC winning, but particularly given as the Celtics don’t have Jaylen Brown, I think plus-9.5 is a fair line to go Thunder and see if they can work their game again.
The major concerns with betting on the Thunder to cover: it’s an away game, they don’t have Mark Daigneault on the sideline, and Boston is still the better team. Bet at your own risk.
Prediction: Celtics 104, Thunder 99
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