Something has to give in Friday’s slate of NBA action as the best road team in the Eastern Conference collides with the top home team in the Western Conference when the Boston Celtics travel to the Lone Star State to renew acquaintances with the San Antonio Spurs.
Sportsbook opened the Spurs as slight 2-point home favorites with a total of 197.5.
- The total has gone OVER in eight of the Celtics’ last 10 games.
- The total has gone OVER in the Celtics’ last four games against the Spurs.
- The Celtics are 9-1 SU and ATS in their last 10 games against teams with winning records.
San Antonio improved to 12-2 SU at AT&T Center with a 117-105 triumph over the Miami Heat on Wednesday, and tonight’s contest is the final one of a three-game homestand. Tonight’s game is a huge one on the schedule, but Spurs fans will be more interested in Saturday’s matchup at Phoenix. Reports are indicating Kawhi Leonard, who hasn’t played in 2017-18 due to a quadriceps injury, could make his season debut vs the Suns.
Despite playing without starting guard Jaylen Brown and Marcus Morris, Boston rallied from a 10-point deficit at the half to beat the Dallas Mavericks 97-90 at home on Wednesday. In light of the win, the Celtics improved to a perfect 8-0 SU vs the West this year. Kyrie Irving once again paced the Celtics offense thanks to 23 points on 10-of-18 shooting.
The Celtics have an awful track record against the Spurs, as Boston has dropped 11 of its last 12 vs San Antonio.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those looking to pick the visitors as their prediction to cover in this one found the Boston Celtics listed as 1-point underdogs earlier at Sportsbook. Meanwhile, the OVER/UNDER total betting line for this game was set at 197 at Sportsbook but may have moved since the betting odds opened.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 105-97 win for the Spurs. 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 sport a record of 17-8 and 13-11-1 ATS heading into this matchup, while the Boston Celtics sit at 22-4 and 19-6-1 ATS on the NBA season. The OVER/UNDER totals betting records are 10-15 for the San Antonio Spurs and 13-13 for the Boston Celtics. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and San Antonio vs Boston injuries news.
According to the betting Power Rankings at OddsShark, it's the No. 6-rated Spurs and the No. 2-rated Celtics in this NBA basketball matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively the game matches up San Antonio's No. 24-ranked offense (101.76 PPG) against a Boston Celtics defense that ranks No. 1 at 96.82 PPG. The Spurs have averaged 45.59% from the field per game, more than the Celtics have managed so far this NBA season (44.09% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Kyrie Irving scored 23 points leading the Celtics to a 97-90 victory over Dallas at TD Garden on Wednesday.
San Antonio earned a 117-105 victory over Miami on Wednesday, getting 18 points from LaMarcus Aldridge at AT&T Center.
- Boston is 18-5-1 ATS in its last 24 games
- Boston is 22-2 SU in its last 24 games
- The total has gone OVER in 8 of Boston's last 10 games
- Boston is 13-2 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
- San Antonio is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Antonio's last 9 games
- San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Antonio's last 7 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Boston at Detroit, Sunday, December 10
San Antonio at Phoenix, Saturday, December 9
