Boston Celtics @ Oklahoma City Thunder - Prediction, Preview, and Odds

When: Monday, March 21st, 2022 at 8:00pm E.T.

Where: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK.

How: NBA League Pass.

Spread: Celtics -15.

Total: 216.

Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook

Celtics Spotlight

The Boston Celtics come into this one winners of three straight with their most latest victory coming over the Denver Nuggets, while covering the 3-point spread. Offensively on the road, the Celtics rank 9th in points per game, 13th in field goal percentage, and 11th in 3-point shooting. Defensively on the road, the Celtics rank 1st in points allowed, 1st in field goal percentage, 4th in 3-point shooting, and 13th in rebounding. 

Thunder Spotlight

The Oklahoma City Thunder just dropped their ninth-straight game, with their latest loss coming against the Orlando Magic, but did cover the 8-point spread. Offensively at home, the Thunder rank 30th in points per game, 29th in field goal percentage, and 28th in 3-point shooting. Defensively at home, the Thunder rank 19th in points allowed, 21st in field goal percentage, 21st in 3-point shooting, and 23rd in rebounding. 

Final Say

The focus for this matchup will be on the game total where the over has been trending for both squads. The over is 8-1 in Boston’s last nine games on 0 days rest, 7-1-1 in the their nine games following an ATS win, and 4-0-1 in their last five road games versus a team with a losing home record. As for the Thunder, the over is 8-1 in their last nine home games as underdogs, 7-1 in their last eight games following an ATS, and 10-2 in their last 12 games when their opponent gives up 100+ points in the previous game. It’s a non conference matchup, in kind of a meaningless game, so don’t expect too much defense to be played tonight, especially since Boston just played last night, and they can just outscore the Thunder when it’s all said and done. Roll with the total to creep over the threshold tonight.

Pick: Over 216 Total Points