No Gordon Hayward, no problem for the Boston Celtics so far this season. Riding a six-game winning streak, the C’s will try to keep up their winning ways in Oklahoma City on Friday.
Sportsbook opened the Thunder as 6-point home favorites with a total of 204.5.
- The Celtics are 7-0 ATS in their last seven games on the road.
- The total has gone UNDER in seven of the Thunder’s last nine games.
- The visiting team is 7-0 ATS in its last seven games in this matchup.
This matchup features the two teams in the NBA with the highest point differentials in the 2017-18 campaign, with the Thunder (plus-10.9) and Celtics (plus-9.2) leading the Association in that category. A strong defense has been a major reason for their success, as Boston has held each of its past six opponents to 94 points or less.
Oklahoma City capped a 2-1 SU road trip by holding the lowly Chicago Bulls to 28.2 percent shooting in a 101-69 triumph before beating Milwaukee 110-91 on Wednesday. Russell Westbrook was fantastic against the Celtics last season, evidenced by the superstar averaging 41 points in two games vs Boston a year ago.
When it comes to winning straight up, the Celtics haven’t been a great wager in OKC over the years. In the Celtics’ last nine trips to Oklahoma, Boston is 1-8 SU. The C’s do rank as the best bet in the NBA at 7-1 ATS, however.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those looking to pick the visitors as their prediction to cover in this one found the Boston Celtics listed as 5-point underdogs earlier at Sportsbook. Meanwhile, the OVER/UNDER total betting line for this game was set at 205 at Sportsbook but may have moved since the betting odds opened.
OddsShark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 103-100 victory for the Celtics. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Boston Celtics vs Oklahoma City Thunder Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Oklahoma City Thunder sport a record of 4-3 and 4-3 ATS heading into this matchup, while the Boston Celtics sit at 6-2 and 7-1 ATS on the NBA season. The OVER/UNDER totals betting records are 2-5 for the Oklahoma City Thunder and 3-5 for the Boston Celtics. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Oklahoma City vs Boston injuries news.
The Thunder sit at No. 6 in the current NBA Power Rankings here at OddsShark, while the Celtics are at No. 4 on that betting chart.
Statistical Matchup
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Oklahoma City's No. 23-rated NBA squad against Boston's No. 6-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Oklahoma City rates No. 10 in the league with 10.86 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 9 with 11 per outing.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Celtics blew out Sacramento on Wednesday, running up the score in a 113-86 win at TD Garden.
Paul George scored 20 points leading the Thunder to a 110-91 victory over Milwaukee at Bradley Center on Tuesday.
- Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
- Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games
- Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Oklahoma City's last 9 games
- Oklahoma City is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
- Oklahoma City is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games at home
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 7 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Boston at Orlando, Sunday, November 5
Oklahoma City at Portland, Sunday, November 5
