Oklahoma City Thunder vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick & Prediction 3/12/25

At 7:30 ET, the Celtics (-162) will host the Thunder (+136) in a non-conference matchup. Boston is currently favored by 3.5 points and has won five straight games. The over/under line is set at 229.

This game will be played at TD Garden in Boston and can be seen on ESPN. The Thunder (53-12) are currently the top team in the Western Conference, while the Celtics (47-18) are second in the East.

OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS BOSTON CELTICS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Boston Celtics -3.5

This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, March 12th.

WHY BET THE BOSTON CELTICS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 138-116 in favor of the Celtics.
• Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists.
• From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 21 threes.

Will the Thunder Find a Way to Win in Boston?

After a 140-127 loss to the Nuggets on Monday, the Thunder’s record now stands at 53-12. Oklahoma City, who were -9.5 point favorites at home, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 267.5 exceeded the O/U line of 240.5 by 26.5 points.

Oklahoma City took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Denver 41-33. However, the Nuggets responded by winning the 3rd quarter 34-26. A 13-0 run by Denver in the 4th quarter extended their lead from 99-96 to 112-96, and they finished the game by outscoring the Thunder 39-28 in the final period.

In their 140-127 loss to the Nuggets, the Thunder hit 19 threes at a 40.4% clip, though their overall shooting was 47%. Luguentz Dort led the way with 26 points, hitting 8 threes at 57.1%, while also grabbing 7 rebounds.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 25 points and 7 assists, and Isaiah Hartenstein contributed 20 points, with 13 coming in the 1st quarter. Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace each chipped in 12 points.

The Thunder struggled defensively on Monday, allowing 140 points to the Nuggets. Oklahoma City gave up at least 33 points in each quarter, including 39 in the 4th. Denver shot 60% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Nuggets hit 18 threes at a 56% clip. The Thunder sent Denver to the line 20 times, where they made 18 free throws. Oklahoma City finished with 9 steals and 6 blocks.

Will the Celtics Win at TD Garden?

The Celtics improved to 47-18 with a 114-108 win over the Jazz on Monday. Boston was at home and favored by 16 points, but the Jazz kept it closer than expected. The total score of 222 points fell short of the 229-point over/under line.

Boston took control in the 3rd quarter, outscoring Utah 37-22, but the Jazz made a push in the 4th, going on an 11-0 run and cutting the lead from 92-72 to 103-72 before the Celtics held on for the win.

Sam Hauser’s 9 threes and 33 points, including 23 in the 3rd quarter, helped the Celtics to a win over the Jazz. Hauser shot 47.4% from deep, while the team hit 18 threes at 34%.

Jaylen Brown added 26 points, with 9 in the 4th quarter. Derrick White contributed 18 points and 10 assists, scoring 13 in the 2nd quarter despite shooting 27.3% from three.

The Celtics’ defense was strong through the first three quarters, allowing just 24, 23, and 22 points, respectively. However, they gave up 39 points in the 4th quarter but still managed to secure the win. Overall, Boston held the Jazz to 108 points on 45% shooting.

From beyond the arc, the Celtics limited Utah to 13 threes on 34% shooting. They also sent the Jazz to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 9. Defensively, Boston finished with 11 steals and 8 blocks.