Thunder vs Celtics Prediction and NBA Tips - 3 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 3, 2024, 1:12AM | Published: Jan 2, 2024, 4:01AM
The Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Boston Celtics in NBA action at Paycom Center on Wednesday, beginning at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by the likes of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams, the Thunder are up against a Celtics line-up that includes Kristaps Porzingis, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Thunder vs Celtics game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Thunder vs Celtics
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday's Oklahoma City-Boston NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Celtics a 61% chance of winning against the Thunder at Paycom Center.
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Thunder vs Celtics: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NBA game at Paycom Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Thunder $2.54, Celtics $1.63
- Line: Thunder +4 ($2.02), Celtics -4 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 239.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $2.00
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 Thunder at $2.54 and the Celtics at $1.63.
The Thunder are 4-point underdogs against the Celtics, with odds of $2.02 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the favourite Celtics (-4) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.91.
The Over/Under for Thunder vs Celtics sits at 239.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $2.00.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Thunder (+4) have a 52% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 239.5 points has a 54% chance of staying Under.
The best site to place a bet on the Thunder vs Celtics game is Betfair, where you can bet against other NBA fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Thunder vs Celtics: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Boston at $1.63 with Betfair (61% probability)
- Line: Thunder +4 at $2.02 with Betfair (52% probability)
- Total Points: Under 239.5 at $2.00 with Betfair (54% probability) 🔥
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Thunder vs Celtics: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Thunder vs Celtics at Paycom Center this Wednesday has the Celtics winning 120-117.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Oklahoma City vs Boston on Wednesday, including pre-game predictions, free betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Thunder vs Celtics: Player Props
Betting on Thunder vs Celtics player props? Stats Insider uses the best data available to predict key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to step up for the Thunder with 29 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, while Kristaps Porzingis is projected to have 25 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists for the Celtics.
Thunder Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 29 | 6 | 5 |
| Chet Holmgren | 17 | 8 | 2 |
| Jalen Williams | 17 | 5 | 4 |
| Josh Giddey | 12 | 7 | 4 |
| Luguentz Dort | 11 | 5 | 1 |
Celtics Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kristaps Porzingis | 25 | 8 | 3 |
| Jayson Tatum | 23 | 9 | 4 |
| Jaylen Brown | 20 | 5 | 3 |
| Derrick White | 18 | 4 | 5 |
| Jrue Holiday | 15 | 7 | 7 |
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Oklahoma City vs Boston game at Paycom Center.
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Thunder vs Celtics: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Thunder and Celtics at Paycom Center is scheduled to start at 12:00pm AEDT on Wednesday.
- Teams: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Boston Celtics
- Date: Wednesday 3 January 2024
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Paycom Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Oklahoma City vs Boston predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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