Thunder vs Celtics Prediction and NBA Tips - 6 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 5, 2025, 8:40PM | Published: Jan 4, 2025, 7:16PM
The Oklahoma City Thunder will sqaure off with the Boston Celtics in NBA action at Paycom Center on Monday, starting at 7:30am AEDT.
With star players Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein, the Thunder are up against a Celtics line-up that includes Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Thunder vs Celtics game, along with the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Oklahoma City vs Boston NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Thunder a 53% chance of winning against the Celtics at Paycom Center.
Thunder vs Celtics: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Monday's NBA game at Paycom Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Thunder $1.91, Celtics $1.91
- Line: Thunder -1 ($1.95), Celtics +1 ($1.87)
- Total (Over/Under 225 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Thunder at $1.91 and the Celtics at $1.91.
The Thunder are listed as 1-point favourites against the Celtics, with odds of $1.95 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Celtics (+1) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.87.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 225 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Thunder (-1) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 225-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Thunder vs Celtics: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Oklahoma City at $1.91 with Bet365
- Line: Thunder -1 at $1.95 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 225 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Thunder vs Celtics best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering intelligence to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Thunder vs Celtics: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Thunder vs Celtics at Paycom Center on Monday is the Thunder winning 112-111.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Oklahoma City vs Boston game on Monday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Thunder vs Celtics: Player Props
Betting on Thunder vs Celtics player props? Stats Insider uses the best information available to predict individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to lead the way for the Thunder with 31 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists, while Jayson Tatum is projected to finish with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the Celtics.
Thunder Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 31 | 6 | 7 |
| Jalen Williams | 22 | 7 | 6 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | 12 | 10 | 4 |
| Aaron Wiggins | 11 | 4 | 2 |
| Luguentz Dort | 9 | 4 | 2 |
Celtics Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 26 | 9 | 5 |
| Jaylen Brown | 23 | 6 | 3 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | 17 | 8 | 2 |
| Derrick White | 16 | 4 | 4 |
| Payton Pritchard | 13 | 3 | 3 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Oklahoma City vs Boston match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips for every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Thunder vs Celtics: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Thunder and Celtics at Paycom Center is scheduled to start at 7:30am AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Boston Celtics
- Date: Monday 6 January 2025
- Time: 7:30am AEDT
- Venue: Paycom Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Oklahoma City vs Boston predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully 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 trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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