Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a -425 favourite to win NBA MVP as the Oklahoma City Thunder travel to Boston to face the Celtics on Wednesday night.
Boston’s TD Garden will host a potential NBA Finals preview on Wednesday night as the Celtics prepare to face the Oklahoma City Thunder. Boston beat the Utah Jazz 114-108 on Monday for their fifth straight victory, while OKC is coming off a 140-127 loss against Denver.
The Celtics are 2.5-point favourites to win on the NBA odds, with the total set at 229.5.
Thunder vs. Celtics NBA Betting Odds
This wraps up the season series after the Thunder won 105-92 at home on Jan. 5. That continued a trend that has seen the home team win five straight head-to-heads. Both teams should enter the playoffs with home court advantage in the first round as Boston currently holds second place in the Eastern Conference and OKC leads the West.
Both teams have been very successful in interconference action. The Celtics have won six of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents and the Thunder have won 10 straight against Eastern Conference teams.
All the trends point to Oklahoma City covering this game. The Thunder are a sterling 40-22-4 against the spread this season and they’ve covered in eight of their last 10 games against Boston. Conversely, the Celtics are just 29-35-1 ATS this season, including 15-19 ATS at home.
Points could be on the board in this game as the Over has hit in seven of the last 10 head-to-heads.
If you’re feeling patriotic and looking for a futures play, you could dip into the MVP race. Hamilton, Ontario native Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a -425 favourite to win his first career NBA MVP this season, which would make him the second Canadian ever to win the award after Steve Nash won back-to-back years in 2005 and 2006.
Oklahoma City Thunder
Gilgeous-Alexander came out on the losing end of a battle between MVP candidates against Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets on Monday. The Canadian finished with 25 points, breaking a five-game streak of scoring 30-plus points. Gilgeous-Alexander still leads the NBA with 32.7 points per game and he also averages team-highs in assists (6.2), steals (1.8) and blocks (1.1).
There’s a bit of bad news for the Thunder as they will be without Jalen Williams, who left Monday’s game with a right hip strain. It’s a blow for OKC as Williams is having a breakout season, averaging 21.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.7 steals while shooting 48 per cent overall and 38 per cent from three.
Boston Celtics
Sam Hauser had a monster performance for Boston on Monday. Hauser made nine three-pointers, including seven in the third quarter, and he finished with a career-high 33 points. He became the fourth Celtics player to make nine 3s in a game this season, joining Jayson Tatum, Payton Pritchard and Derrick White. It’s the first time in NBA history four teammates have accomplished the feat in the same season.
The Celtics went without Tatum (right knee), Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and Al Horford (left big toe sprain) on Monday. For Wednesday’s contest, Tatum and Porzingis are listed as questionable against the Thunder, while Horford will play. Look for Jaylen Brown to get more touches with Tatum less than 100 per cent.
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 12 Mar 12:54am | - | - | O +231.5 -110 |
| Closing 13 Mar 1:35am | - | - | O +233.5 -125 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Thunder Team Leaders
| Points |
32.68 |
| Assists |
6.39 |
| Rebounds |
10.72 |
| FG% |
58.1 |
| Steals |
1.76 |
| Blocks |
2.22 |
| Points |
26.83 |
| Assists |
5.99 |
| Rebounds |
8.65 |
| FG% |
66.8 |
| Steals |
1.16 |
| Blocks |
1.5 |
| Points |
22 |
| Assists |
5.5 |
| Rebounds |
10.5 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
2 |
| Blocks |
3.5 |
| Points |
30 |
| Assists |
5 |
| Rebounds |
14 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
4 |
| Blocks |
2 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Celtics Team Leaders
| Points |
32.68 |
| Assists |
6.39 |
| Rebounds |
10.72 |
| FG% |
58.1 |
| Steals |
1.76 |
| Blocks |
2.22 |
| Points |
26.83 |
| Assists |
5.99 |
| Rebounds |
8.65 |
| FG% |
66.8 |
| Steals |
1.16 |
| Blocks |
1.5 |
| Points |
22 |
| Assists |
5.5 |
| Rebounds |
10.5 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
2 |
| Blocks |
3.5 |
| Points |
30 |
| Assists |
5 |
| Rebounds |
14 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
4 |
| Blocks |
2 |
Injuries
Jaylin Williams (PF)
Chet Holmgren (C)
Alex Caruso (SG)
Luguentz Dort (SG)
Isaiah Hartenstein (C)
Isaiah Joe (PG)
Jaylin Williams (PF)
Jaylin Williams (PF)
Alex Caruso (SG)
Isaiah Hartenstein (C)
Jrue Holiday (PG)
Al Horford (C)
Derrick White (PG)
Jrue Holiday (PG)
Al Horford (C)
Kristaps Porzingis (PF)
Derrick White (PG)
Kristaps Porzingis (PF)
Jrue Holiday (PG)
Al Horford (C)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Jaylin Williams (PF) | Questionable | Ankle - 13 / 04 / 25 | 3-0 | 1-2 | + - |
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Williams exited the contest with a left ankle injury, and it is unclear if he will participate for the Round 1 game. |
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| Chet Holmgren (C) | Questionable | Back - 10 / 04 / 25 | 5-0 | 3-2 | + - |
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Holmgren is tending to a back injury, and it is unclear if he take the court for the Round 1 game. |
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| Alex Caruso (SG) | Questionable | Ankle - 10 / 04 / 25 | 5-0 | 3-2 | + - |
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Caruso is bothered by a right ankle sprain, and it is undetermined if he will dress for the Round 1 game. |
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| Luguentz Dort (SG) | Questionable | Knee - 09 / 04 / 25 | 5-0 | 3-2 | + - |
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Dort is dealing with a knee injury, and it is undertermined if he will suit up for the Round 1 game. |
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| Isaiah Hartenstein (C) | Questionable | Achilles - 09 / 04 / 25 | 5-0 | 3-2 | + - |
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Hartenstein is dealing with an achilles injury, and it is unknown if he will be active for the Round 1 game. |
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| Isaiah Joe (PG) | Ques Sun | Knee - 04 / 04 / 25 | 6-2 | 4-4 | + - |
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Joe missed the last game nursing a right knee soreness, and it is up in the air if he will take the court against the Lakers on Sunday. |
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| Jaylin Williams (PF) | Ques Wed | Ankle - 03 / 04 / 25 | 7-2 | 5-4 | + - |
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Williams missed the last four games dealing with a sprained left ankle , and it is unclear if he will suit up against the Suns on Wednesday. |
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| Jaylin Williams (PF) | Ques wed | Ankle - 02 / 04 / 25 | 7-2 | 5-4 | + - |
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Williams is dealing with an ankle injury, and it is unknown if he will face the Pistons on Wednesday. |
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| Alex Caruso (SG) | Ques Fri | Ankle - 02 / 04 / 25 | 7-2 | 5-4 | + - |
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Caruso is dealing with an ankle injury, and it is unknown if he will face the Rockets on Friday. |
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| Isaiah Hartenstein (C) | Ques Mon | Hip - 30 / 03 / 25 | 8-2 | 6-4 | + - |
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Hartenstein left the match due to left hip soreness, and it is undetermined if he will face the Bulls on Monday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Jrue Holiday (PG) | Ques Sun | Shoulder - 12 / 04 / 25 | 2-1 | 1-2 | + - |
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Holiday is managing a right shoulder impingement, and it is unclear if he will be ready for the Playoff first round against the Magic on Sunday. |
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| Al Horford (C) | Ques Sun | Knee - 12 / 04 / 25 | 2-1 | 1-2 | + - |
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Horford is managing a right knee sprain, and it is undetermined if he will be ready for the Playoff first round against the Magic on Sunday. |
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| Derrick White (PG) | Ques Sun | Neck - 12 / 04 / 25 | 2-1 | 1-2 | + - |
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White is nursing a right neck sprain, and it is unknown if he will be ready for the Playoff first round against the Magic on Sunday. |
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| Jrue Holiday (PG) | Ques Fri | Shoulder - 09 / 04 / 25 | 2-3 | 2-3 | + - |
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Holiday is managing a right shoulder injury and it is unclear if he will be available for Friday's game against the Hornets. |
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| Al Horford (C) | Ques Fri | Knee - 09 / 04 / 25 | 2-3 | 2-3 | + - |
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Horford is battling with a knee injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Hornets on Friday. |
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| Kristaps Porzingis (PF) | Ques Fri | Illness - 09 / 04 / 25 | 2-3 | 2-3 | + - |
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Porzingis is ailing from illness, and it is uncertain if he will suit up against the Hornets on Friday. |
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| Derrick White (PG) | Ques Fri | Ankle - 09 / 04 / 25 | 2-3 | 2-3 | + - |
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White is battling with ankle injury, and it is unclear if he will return back to action for Friday's game against the Hornets. |
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| Kristaps Porzingis (PF) | Ques Tues | Face - 05 / 04 / 25 | 4-3 | 2-5 | + - |
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Porzingis exited the game due to a facial injury, and it is unknown if he will play Tuesday's game against the Knicks. |
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| Jrue Holiday (PG) | Ques Fri | Shoulder - 01 / 04 / 25 | 5-4 | 3-6 | + - |
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Holiday is hampered by a right shoulder injury, and it is unclear if he will take the court against the Suns on Friday. |
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| Al Horford (C) | Ques Fri | Toe - 01 / 04 / 25 | 5-4 | 3-6 | + - |
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Horford is bothered by a left big toe sprain, and status for Friday's game versus the Suns is unknown. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 12 Mar 12:54am - - O +231.5 -110 Closing 13 Mar 1:35am - - O +233.5 -125 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Thunder Team Leaders
Points 32.68
Assists 6.39
Rebounds 10.72
FG% 58.1
Steals 1.76
Blocks 2.22
Points 26.83
Assists 5.99
Rebounds 8.65
FG% 66.8
Steals 1.16
Blocks 1.5
Points 22
Assists 5.5
Rebounds 10.5
FG% 66.7
Steals 2
Blocks 3.5
Points 30
Assists 5
Rebounds 14
FG% 100
Steals 4
Blocks 2
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Celtics Team Leaders
Points 32.68
Assists 6.39
Rebounds 10.72
FG% 58.1
Steals 1.76
Blocks 2.22
Points 26.83
Assists 5.99
Rebounds 8.65
FG% 66.8
Steals 1.16
Blocks 1.5
Points 22
Assists 5.5
Rebounds 10.5
FG% 66.7
Steals 2
Blocks 3.5
Points 30
Assists 5
Rebounds 14
FG% 100
Steals 4
Blocks 2
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Injuries
Jaylin Williams (PF)
Questionable Ankle - 13 / 04 / 25Chet Holmgren (C)
Questionable Back - 10 / 04 / 25Alex Caruso (SG)
Questionable Ankle - 10 / 04 / 25Luguentz Dort (SG)
Questionable Knee - 09 / 04 / 25Isaiah Hartenstein (C)
Questionable Achilles - 09 / 04 / 25Isaiah Joe (PG)
Ques Sun Knee - 04 / 04 / 25Jaylin Williams (PF)
Ques Wed Ankle - 03 / 04 / 25Jaylin Williams (PF)
Ques wed Ankle - 02 / 04 / 25Alex Caruso (SG)
Ques Fri Ankle - 02 / 04 / 25Isaiah Hartenstein (C)
Ques Mon Hip - 30 / 03 / 25Jrue Holiday (PG)
Ques Sun Shoulder - 12 / 04 / 25Al Horford (C)
Ques Sun Knee - 12 / 04 / 25Derrick White (PG)
Ques Sun Neck - 12 / 04 / 25Jrue Holiday (PG)
Ques Fri Shoulder - 09 / 04 / 25Al Horford (C)
Ques Fri Knee - 09 / 04 / 25Kristaps Porzingis (PF)
Ques Fri Illness - 09 / 04 / 25Derrick White (PG)
Ques Fri Ankle - 09 / 04 / 25Kristaps Porzingis (PF)
Ques Tues Face - 05 / 04 / 25Jrue Holiday (PG)
Ques Fri Shoulder - 01 / 04 / 25Al Horford (C)
Ques Fri Toe - 01 / 04 / 25Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Jaylin Williams (PF) Questionable Ankle - 13 / 04 / 25 3-0 1-2 + - Williams exited the contest with a left ankle injury, and it is unclear if he will participate for the Round 1 game.
Chet Holmgren (C) Questionable Back - 10 / 04 / 25 5-0 3-2 + - Holmgren is tending to a back injury, and it is unclear if he take the court for the Round 1 game.
Alex Caruso (SG) Questionable Ankle - 10 / 04 / 25 5-0 3-2 + - Caruso is bothered by a right ankle sprain, and it is undetermined if he will dress for the Round 1 game.
Luguentz Dort (SG) Questionable Knee - 09 / 04 / 25 5-0 3-2 + - Dort is dealing with a knee injury, and it is undertermined if he will suit up for the Round 1 game.
Isaiah Hartenstein (C) Questionable Achilles - 09 / 04 / 25 5-0 3-2 + - Hartenstein is dealing with an achilles injury, and it is unknown if he will be active for the Round 1 game.
Isaiah Joe (PG) Ques Sun Knee - 04 / 04 / 25 6-2 4-4 + - Joe missed the last game nursing a right knee soreness, and it is up in the air if he will take the court against the Lakers on Sunday.
Jaylin Williams (PF) Ques Wed Ankle - 03 / 04 / 25 7-2 5-4 + - Williams missed the last four games dealing with a sprained left ankle , and it is unclear if he will suit up against the Suns on Wednesday.
Jaylin Williams (PF) Ques wed Ankle - 02 / 04 / 25 7-2 5-4 + - Williams is dealing with an ankle injury, and it is unknown if he will face the Pistons on Wednesday.
Alex Caruso (SG) Ques Fri Ankle - 02 / 04 / 25 7-2 5-4 + - Caruso is dealing with an ankle injury, and it is unknown if he will face the Rockets on Friday.
Isaiah Hartenstein (C) Ques Mon Hip - 30 / 03 / 25 8-2 6-4 + - Hartenstein left the match due to left hip soreness, and it is undetermined if he will face the Bulls on Monday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Jrue Holiday (PG) Ques Sun Shoulder - 12 / 04 / 25 2-1 1-2 + - Holiday is managing a right shoulder impingement, and it is unclear if he will be ready for the Playoff first round against the Magic on Sunday.
Al Horford (C) Ques Sun Knee - 12 / 04 / 25 2-1 1-2 + - Horford is managing a right knee sprain, and it is undetermined if he will be ready for the Playoff first round against the Magic on Sunday.
Derrick White (PG) Ques Sun Neck - 12 / 04 / 25 2-1 1-2 + - White is nursing a right neck sprain, and it is unknown if he will be ready for the Playoff first round against the Magic on Sunday.
Jrue Holiday (PG) Ques Fri Shoulder - 09 / 04 / 25 2-3 2-3 + - Holiday is managing a right shoulder injury and it is unclear if he will be available for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Al Horford (C) Ques Fri Knee - 09 / 04 / 25 2-3 2-3 + - Horford is battling with a knee injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Hornets on Friday.
Kristaps Porzingis (PF) Ques Fri Illness - 09 / 04 / 25 2-3 2-3 + - Porzingis is ailing from illness, and it is uncertain if he will suit up against the Hornets on Friday.
Derrick White (PG) Ques Fri Ankle - 09 / 04 / 25 2-3 2-3 + - White is battling with ankle injury, and it is unclear if he will return back to action for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Kristaps Porzingis (PF) Ques Tues Face - 05 / 04 / 25 4-3 2-5 + - Porzingis exited the game due to a facial injury, and it is unknown if he will play Tuesday's game against the Knicks.
Jrue Holiday (PG) Ques Fri Shoulder - 01 / 04 / 25 5-4 3-6 + - Holiday is hampered by a right shoulder injury, and it is unclear if he will take the court against the Suns on Friday.
Al Horford (C) Ques Fri Toe - 01 / 04 / 25 5-4 3-6 + - Horford is bothered by a left big toe sprain, and status for Friday's game versus the Suns is unknown.