The San Antonio Spurs posted their best offensive performance since March 28, 2014 in their last game – a 130-101 thumping of the lowly Brooklyn Nets – and will be seeking to keep the momentum going versus the Boston Celtics tonight. Sportsbooks opened the Spurs as 7.5-point home chalk with a total of 201.5.
- The Celtics are 1-5 ATS in their last six games against the Spurs.
- The Spurs are 14-2 SU in their last 16 games.
- The Celtics are 6-2 SU and 7-1 ATS in their last eight games on the road.
On Wednesday afternoon, the Spurs announced power forward LaMarcus Aldridge will sit out of the contest for a rest day. In light of the news, the Spurs moved from 7.5-point faves to -6 at most shops.
This series been incredibly lopsided in past years, as the Celtics have dropped 10 straight to their Western Conference foe. The absence of star point guard Isaiah Thomas has impacted the Celts, as Boston has lost three of four without the 27-year-old in the fold. Marcus Smart has done an admirable job filling the void, but the offense simply hasn’t been the same without Thomas.
Kawhi Leonard’s ascent to becoming the best two-way player in the league over the last few seasons has been nothing short of spectacular, and the quiet superstar is doing a fine job in 2016-17. Leonard is averaging 25.8 points while shooting 53.3 percent in five games this month and has just six turnovers in 166 total minutes during that stretch.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sports bettors looking to pick the San Antonio Spurs as their prediction for this matchup, they were listed earlier as -7.5-point favorites on the betting odds board at Sportsbook. Those betting on the total over/under for points scored have seen that line set at 201.5 for Wednesday at shops such as Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 105-95 win for the Spurs on Wednesday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Boston Celtics vs San Antonio Spurs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The San Antonio Spurs sit at 19-5 (11-12-1 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the Boston Celtics are currently 13-11 (13-11 ATS). Looking to bet on the points scored total? San Antonio is 13-11 OU and Boston is 8-16 OU. This season the San Antonio Spurs are 19-5 overall and 11-12-1 ATS against the number, while the Boston Celtics are 13-11 and 13-11 ATS. As for the totals, San Antonio is 13-11 on the OU, and Boston is 8-16. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and San Antonio vs Boston injuries news.
This game pits the San Antonio Spurs, currently No. 7 in the Odds Shark NBA Power Rankings, against the Boston Celtics, who rate No. 9 in the most recent survey update.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Boston Celtics rank No. 24 in the league with 42.59 per game. That compares with San Antonio's No. 27 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where San Antonio is the NBA's No. 14-ranked team at 9.04 per game, while the Boston Celtics rate No. 4 with 11.17 per contest.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Boston suffered a 99-96 loss against Oklahoma City on Sunday, getting 19 points from Al Horford in a losing effort at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
The battle between the Spurs and Nets didn't turn out to be much of a battle at all as Brooklyn was handed a 130-101 defeat on Saturday at AT&T Center.
- The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Boston's last 18 games
- Boston is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
- Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Boston's last 17 games on the road
- San Antonio is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
- San Antonio is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Antonio's last 7 games
- San Antonio is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Boston home to Charlotte, Friday, December 16th
San Antonio at Phoenix, Thursday, December 15th
