Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics will face off in a regular season game of the 2024/25 NBA season, in a clash between the Western Conference and the Eastern Conference. The match, which will be held at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is scheduled for this Sunday (5th) at 5:30 PM (Brasília time).
Thunder and Celtics are battling as two of the main contenders for the title.
Our Predictions: Oklahoma City Thunder Wins
On Friday, the Oklahoma City Thunder hosted the New York Knicks and secured their 14th consecutive win in the regular season. On the same day, the Boston Celtics visited the Houston Rockets and also emerged victorious. Despite the fact that the visiting team is the current NBA champion, the home team is on a hot streak this season and will be playing on their home court. Therefore, the prediction is a win for the Thunder.
Asian Handicap: Oklahoma City Thunder -1.5
In a balanced game like this, the victory could go either way. However, with a line as low as this, it’s worth betting on the Oklahoma City Thunder, who show an incredible ability to bounce back even when trailing. Additionally, the Western Conference leader boasts the best perimeter defense this season, which is the main weapon of the Boston Celtics. Thus, the recommendation is to bet on the Asian handicap market.
Latest news and statistics for the Oklahoma City Thunder
Led by Mark Daigneault, the Oklahoma City Thunder is the undisputed leader of the Western Conference with an impressive record of 29 wins and five losses. Riding an incredible winning streak, the team has won their last 14 games, with the New York Knicks being their most recent victim in a 117-107 victory.
In the win against the Knicks, the Thunder had a 51.2% shooting accuracy overall and 51.9% from three-point range. Their standout players were Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, with 33 points, four rebounds, seven assists, and one block, Jalen Williams, who scored 20 points, grabbed four rebounds, dished out five assists, made two steals, and one block, and Aaron Wiggins, with 19 points, five rebounds, two assists, and two blocks.
Latest news and statistics for the Boston Celtics
Meanwhile, as expected, the Boston Celtics are competing at the top of the Eastern Conference, currently in second place with 26 wins and nine losses. Although not in a particularly highlighted moment, Joe Mazzulla’s team has won their last three games, the most recent being a controlled 109-86 victory over the Houston Rockets.
In the win against the Rockets, the Celtics had a 50.6% shooting accuracy from the field and 48.7% from three-point range. Their key players were Derrick White, who scored 23 points, grabbed four rebounds, made two assists, and two blocks, Jayson Tatum, with 20 points, six rebounds, and five assists, and Payton Pritchard, with 20 points, four rebounds, two assists, and one block.