Boston Celtics vs Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA 2024-25 Season, Today Match Prediction

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Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics have been phenomenal, recording 8-2 in their last 10 games. They are currently on a 5-game winning streak. Currently, the Celtics are in 1st place in the Atlantic Division and 2nd in the Eastern Conference, boasting a season record of 47-18, the third-best in the league and have already qualified for the postseason. 

On offense, the Celtics are averaging 116.6 points per game, ranking as the third-best offensive team in the Eastern Conference, just behind the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks, and rank 6th overall in the league. They average 45 rebounds and 25.8 assists per game, ranking them 11th and 17th respectively, which are considered average figures for the season. On the defensive end of the floor, the Boston Celtics are ranked 3rd, allowing opponents to 108.2 points per game. The six-time all-star Jayson Tatum is leading the team in scoring, averaging 27.1 points and 5.8 assists per game. Defensively, Tatum averages 8.8 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game. Jayson Tatum holds the record for most points scored in an all-star game(55), most points scored in game 7 of any NBA playoffs series(51), and most points scored in the NBA playoffs at his age. Jaylen Brown, the other all-star from the Celtics roster, averages 23.2 points, 6.1 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.2 steals a game while Derrick White contributes with 1 block per game. The Boston Celtics have all their starters in the double figures in terms of points scored and have six players in total averaging more than 10 points per game. The Celtics excel in three-point shooting, maintaining an efficiency of around 36.8%. Their focus on ball movement is evident in their average of 26 assists per game, and their strong two-point field goal percentage demonstrates their effectiveness in scoring near the basket.

Kristaps Porzingis with a viral illness is being monitored on a day-to-day basis. With no injury reports for the Boston Celtics, their starting lineup should include Derrick White, Jrue Holiday, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, and Kristaps Porzingis. Payton Pritchard has been prolific coming off the bench and is in contention for the sixth-man of the year award. If Kristaps Porzingis is deemed unfit, Al Horford replaces him in the center position.

Oklahoma City Thunder

By far the best team in the Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been nothing short of extraordinary. Although the Minnesota Timberwolves have managed to win the Oklahoma City Thunder twice in the recent past, with the Timberwolves ending their 7-game winning streak as well as winning in a close thriller on Tuesday, a game that saw the Timberwolves win in overtime. The Oklahoma City Thunder currently have a 53-12 record and top their Northwest Division as well as the Western Conference and they also lead the NBA. They have a mammoth 11-game lead over the 2nd-seeded Denver Nuggets.

The Oklahoma City Thunder is the only team to feature in the top 5 from both the offensive and the defensive standpoints. Statistically, OKC is the second-best defensive team in the NBA allowing a mere 107.1 points per game. They also top the stats in terms of steals per game, managing an average of 10.7 steals per game. They acquire 44.7 boards per game, ranking them 13th in the league currently, which has been an improvement considering they ranked 23rd just a few games ago. Offensively, they score 119.7 points per game, ranking them 4th overall, and also currently have the best free throw percentage in the league at 82.2%. In terms of individual performance, Shai is currently a front-runner for the MVP this season with the player currently averaging 32.9 points per game at 52.5% field goal efficiency, also the leader of the league. To top that off, he leads the team in terms of assists and steals with 6.2 assists and 1.8 steals per game.

Ajay Mitchell and Nikola Topic are the two players currently sidelined due to injury. Jalen Williams left the game against the Denver Nuggets, playing only 14 minutes after sustaining a right hip strain. He is being monitored  on a daily basis. The starting lineup for the Oklahoma City Thunder comprises Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the point guard, Luguentz Dort as the shooting guard, Jalen Williams as the small forward, Chet Holmgren as the power forward, and Isaiah Hartenstein at the center position. Cason Wallace will replace Jalen Williams, if he is deemed unfit for the match.

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Boston Celtics vs Oklahoma City Thunder Match Prediction & Analysis

When examining their performance against the spread (ATS), the two teams show contrasting results. The Boston Celtics post a 29-35-1 record and cover only 45.3%, which ranks them in the bottom half. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder have the second best ATS record in the league at 38-24-4, with a cover rate of 61.3%.

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Winning Prediction

As the two teams face off for the second time this season, the Boston Celtics will want to win the game. Although the Boston Celtics team has been better on the road than at the TD Garden this season, this game should provide a playoff scenario atmosphere.

Boston Celtics to Win!

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