- What: NBA Regular Season Game
- When: March 12, 2025
- Who: OKC Thunder vs. Boston Celtics
- Time: 4:30 p.m. PST
- Where: TD Garden (Boston, MA)
It’s an exciting prime-time showdown as the Boston Celtics take on the Oklahoma City Thunder at TD Garden. Both teams remain in the running for the NBA championship.
Boston is currently riding a five-game winning streak, but they haven’t encountered a defense as tough as the one presented by OKC.
OKC
Oklahoma City holds a strong 53-12 record, securing the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, with an 11-game lead over the Nuggets and just 1.5 games behind Cleveland for the best overall record.
Their seven-game winning streak ended with a 140-127 loss to Denver, where Luguentz Dort scored 26 points.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 32.7 points and 6.2 assists per game, making him a prime MVP candidate. The Thunder average 119.7 points (fourth in the NBA) and shoot 47.8% from the field.
Defensively, they allow 107.1 points per game, ranking second in the league. Oklahoma City is 40-21-4 against the spread this season, including 18-11-2 on the road.
Boston
The Boston Celtics are 47-18 this season, sitting second in the Eastern Conference, 7.5 games behind the Cavaliers. They have a home record of 23-11 and are on a five-game winning streak.
In their latest game, the Celtics beat the Utah Jazz 114-108, with Sam Hauser scoring 33 points. Jayson Tatum leads the team with averages of 27.1 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 5.8 assists.
TONIGHT ☘️ Celtics vs. @okcthunder
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#DifferentHere pic.twitter.com/YQZzlWJQSs— Boston Celtics (@celtics) March 12, 2025
Boston averages 116.9 points per game (7th in the league) and allows 108.2 points (3rd).
They are 29-35-1 against the spread this season, with the “under” hitting in 35 games, including six of their last ten.
Thunder-Celtics Best Bet
The Thunder are heading to Boston for a rematch against the Celtics, aiming to complete a season sweep.
In their last game, the Thunder’s strong defense limited the Celtics to under 100 points. This time, Boston will have Tatum and Horford back, enhancing their offense and 3-point shooting.
Previously, the Celtics started strong but struggled in the second half, leading to a loss. However, they’re currently on a five-game winning streak and are looking to make the most of their homestand.
The Celtics intend to exploit their league-best 3-point shooting and capitalize on second-chance opportunities against a Thunder team that struggles to rebound.
Take the Celtics tonight and lay the 2.5 points.
Best Bet: Celtics -2.5 Points at -110 odds
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