Celtics vs Spurs Prediction and NBA Tips - 18 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 18, 2024, 12:41AM | Published: Jan 17, 2024, 8:46AM
The Boston Celtics will face the San Antonio Spurs in NBA action at TD Garden on Thursday, commencing at 11:30am AEDT.
With the likes of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Jrue Holiday, the Celtics are aiming to beat a Spurs line-up that includes Victor Wembanyama, Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Celtics vs Spurs game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Celtics vs Spurs
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Boston-San Antonio NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Celtics an 86% chance of defeating the Spurs at TD Garden.
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Celtics vs Spurs: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at TD Garden are shown below:
- Head to Head: Celtics $1.10, Spurs $10.00
- Line: Celtics -14.5 ($1.93), Spurs +14.5 ($1.97)
- Total (Over/Under 237.5 Points): Over $1.94, Under $1.98
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Celtics at $1.10 and the Spurs at $10.00.
The Celtics are 14.5-point favourites against the Spurs, with odds of $1.93 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Spurs (+14.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.97.
The Over/Under for total points scored has been set at 237.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.94 and odds for the Under at $1.98.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Spurs (+14.5) have a 56% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 237.5 points has a 53% chance of staying Under.
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Celtics vs Spurs: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: San Antonio at $10.00 with Betfair (4.3% edge) 🔥
- Line: Spurs +14.5 at $1.97 with Betfair (56% probability) 🔥
- Total Points: Under 237.5 at $1.98 with Betfair (53% probability)
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Celtics vs Spurs: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Celtics vs Spurs at TD Garden on Thursday has the Celtics winning 124-111.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of Boston vs San Antonio on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live updates.
Celtics vs Spurs: Player Props
Betting on Celtics vs Spurs player props? Stats Insider uses the best data available to predict how each team's leading players will perform at TD Garden.
Jayson Tatum is expected to lead the Celtics with 28 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists, while Victor Wembanyama is projected to finish with 19 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists for the Spurs.
Celtics Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 28 | 10 | 6 |
| Jaylen Brown | 25 | 6 | 5 |
| Jrue Holiday | 21 | 7 | 7 |
| Sam Hauser | 14 | 5 | 2 |
| Payton Pritchard | 11 | 5 | 5 |
Spurs Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | 19 | 11 | 3 |
| Keldon Johnson | 17 | 5 | 4 |
| Devin Vassell | 16 | 4 | 3 |
| Jeremy Sochan | 12 | 6 | 4 |
| Tre Jones | 10 | 3 | 5 |
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Celtics vs Spurs: Preview
The NBA game between the Celtics and Spurs at TD Garden is scheduled to begin at 11:30am AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Boston Celtics vs San Antonio Spurs
- Date: Thursday 18 January 2024
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: TD Garden
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Boston vs San Antonio predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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