Celtics vs. Thunder Picks & Best Bets 5th Jan 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the Boston Celtics in NBA action on Sunday at Paycom Center, beginning at 3:30 p.m. ET.
The Thunder will be led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein, while the Celtics have Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis.
We have conducted 10,000 simulations of Sunday's NBA matchup using state-of-the-art AI technology to highlight the best Celtics vs. Thunder bets, player props and predictions.
According to our predictions, the Thunder will likely beat the Celtics with a projected final score of 112-111.
To get the maximum value from these predictions, we constantly source the best odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Celtics vs. Thunder Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Celtics vs. Thunder picks combine the power of AI, stats and analytics to produce NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Celtics vs. Thunder Game Information
- Game Date: Sunday, January 5th, 2025
- Game Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Paycom Center
- Spread: Celtics +1.5 / Thunder -1.5
- Moneyline: Celtics -110 / Thunder -104
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 224.5 Points (-115/-105)
Thunder -1.5 @ +100 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Thunder have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the Celtics have a probability of 47%.
- BetMGM offers odds of +100 for the Thunder -1.5, providing a favorable 2.9% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Under 224.5 @ -105 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 224.5, with FanDuel Sportsbook offering the best odds for the under at -105.
- Our analysis shows a 51% likelihood of the 224.5-point total staying under.
Celtics vs. Thunder Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Boston Celtics at -110 via BetMGM, whilst the Oklahoma City Thunder are available at -104 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Thunder are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 53% chance of victory.
Additionally, the Thunder present the best betting value, with the odds of -104 available at FanDuel Sportsbook, presenting an edge of 1.9%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Celtics vs. Thunder
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Sunday's Celtics vs. Thunder game.
Boston Celtics Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jayson Tatum | 26 | 9 | 5 | 3 |
Jaylen Brown | 23 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
Kristaps Porzingis | 17 | 8 | 2 | 3 |
Derrick White | 16 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Payton Pritchard | 13 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Jrue Holiday Over 4.5 Rebounds (+136)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Jrue Holiday Over 4.5 Rebounds | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +136 |
- Our top prop bet for the Celtics is on Jrue Holiday to record over 4.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 5 rebounds, giving us an edge of 12.5% on the +136 odds offered by FanDuel.
Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 31 | 6 | 7 | 2 |
Jalen Williams | 22 | 7 | 6 | 2 |
Isaiah Hartenstein | 12 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
Aaron Wiggins | 11 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Luguentz Dort | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 5.5 Rebounds (+132)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 5.5 Rebounds | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +132 |
- Our best prop bet for the Thunder is on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to record over 5.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 6 rebounds, giving us an edge of 10.9% on the +132 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Celtics vs. Thunder Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Celtics vs. Thunder trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Cason Wallace Over 0.5 Total Steals
Cason Wallace has recorded more than 0.5 steals in 20 of his last 24 games (83% of the time). You can wager on him to record 0.5+ steals again at odds of +128 (44% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
Isaiah Hartenstein Over 11.5 Total Steals
Isaiah Hartenstein has recorded at least one steal in 13 of his last 17 games (76%). You can make a bet that he'll get another one at odds of -110 (52%), available at Bet365.
Isaiah Hartenstein Over 1.5 Total Rebounds
Isaiah Hartenstein has had more than 1.5 rebounds in 12 of his last 18 appearances (67%). You can wager on him to record over 1.5 rebounds again at odds of +106 (49%), again available at FanDuel.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Jrue Holiday of the Celtics to record over 4.5 rebounds, with a projection of 5 rebounds marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're placing a bet on the Thunder -1.5 to cover.
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