The Celtics will play the Thunder on Sunday, January 5th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 3:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Boston Celtics and the Oklahoma City Thunder set for Sunday, January 5th, 2025. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Boston Celtics currently have a 98.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Oklahoma City Thunder is 99.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics currently have a 13-3 record as an away team. That standing puts them 1st in the league for away team wins.
- Home Oklahoma City Thunder - The Oklahoma City Thunder start this matchup with a 16-2 record as a home team. They now rank 2nd in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Boston Celtics currently rank 4th (119.3) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Oklahoma City Thunder stand at 9th averaging 115.4 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 108.4 points against the Boston Celtics, ranking them 23rd in the league. The Oklahoma City Thunder currently rank 28th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 103.3 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Boston Celtics have notched a 5-1 Eastern Atlantic Division division record, while the Oklahoma City Thunder possess a 5-1 Western Northwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Boston Celtics have a 26-9 overall record, while the Oklahoma City Thunder have a 29-5 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye Celtics fans! The Boston crew be ready for battle...against the Thunder in their house of roaring fans and thunderous cheers...The Celtics have a 26-9 record, but the Thunder stand tall at 29-5...Both teams be holding a 5-1 division record, ready to clash...Boston be scoring an average of 119.3 points per game, while...the Thunder be not far behind with an average of 115.4 points...see you courtside at today's game, where the action will be...electric. Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total...bets from our featured sportsbooks. Look at this game's prop bets below.
Best Celtics at Thunder Odds
| Underdog Boston Celtics | Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Boston Celtics | Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Oklahoma City Thunder are -1.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Boston Celtics are +1.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 222.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 222.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are the -125 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Boston Celtics are the +105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Celtics
Thunder
1/05/25 3:40pm EST | +1.5 -105-1.5 -115 |
Underdog Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +1.5 Boston Celtics underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder - Oklahoma City Thunder bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -1.5 Oklahoma City Thunder favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
Boston Celtics at Oklahoma City Thunder Prop Bets
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Celtics
Thunder
Game to Overtime
1/05/25 3:40pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
BOS at OKC 1/05/25 3:40pm EST | 111.5 o -110111.5 u -120Bet |
Thunder
Team Total Points
BOS at OKC 1/05/25 3:40pm EST | 111.5 o -120111.5 u -105Bet |
Aaron Wiggins
Points Scored
BOS at OKC 1/05/25 3:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1358.5 u +100Bet |
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Cason Wallace
Points Scored
BOS at OKC 1/05/25 3:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1057.5 u -130Bet |
Derrick White
Points Scored
BOS at OKC 1/05/25 3:40pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -130Bet |
Isaiah Hartenstein
Points Scored
BOS at OKC 1/05/25 3:40pm EST | 11.5 o -13511.5 u +100Bet |
Isaiah Joe
Points Scored
BOS at OKC 1/05/25 3:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1257.5 u -105Bet |
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Jalen Williams
Points Scored
BOS at OKC 1/05/25 3:40pm EST | 20.5 o -12520.5 u -110Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points Scored
BOS at OKC 1/05/25 3:40pm EST | 20.5 o -12020.5 u -115Bet |
Jaylin Williams
Points Scored
BOS at OKC 1/05/25 3:40pm EST | 3.5 o +1103.5 u -150Bet |
Jayson Tatum
Points Scored
BOS at OKC 1/05/25 3:40pm EST | 25.5 o -12525.5 u -105Bet |
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Jrue Holiday
Points Scored
BOS at OKC 1/05/25 3:40pm EST | 10.5 o -12010.5 u -110Bet |
Kenrich Williams
Points Scored
BOS at OKC 1/05/25 3:40pm EST | 5.5 o -1155.5 u -115Bet |
Kristaps Porzingis
Points Scored
BOS at OKC 1/05/25 3:40pm EST | 15.5 o -12515.5 u -105Bet |
Luguentz Dort
Points Scored
BOS at OKC 1/05/25 3:40pm EST | 10.5 o -11010.5 u -120Bet |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Points Scored
BOS at OKC 1/05/25 3:40pm EST | 31.5 o -11031.5 u -120Bet |
Aaron Wiggins
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at OKC 1/05/25 3:40pm EST | 13.5 o -13013.5 u -105Bet |
Cason Wallace
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at OKC 1/05/25 3:40pm EST | 13.5 o -13013.5 u -105Bet |
Derrick White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at OKC 1/05/25 3:40pm EST | 23.5 o -10523.5 u -130Bet |
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Isaiah Joe
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at OKC 1/05/25 3:40pm EST | 11.5 o -11511.5 u -115Bet |
Jalen Williams
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at OKC 1/05/25 3:40pm EST | 31.5 o -12031.5 u -110Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at OKC 1/05/25 3:40pm EST | 30.5 o -12030.5 u -110Bet |
Jayson Tatum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at OKC 1/05/25 3:40pm EST | 41.5 o -11041.5 u -120Bet |
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Jrue Holiday
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at OKC 1/05/25 3:40pm EST | 18.5 o -12018.5 u -110Bet |
Kenrich Williams
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at OKC 1/05/25 3:40pm EST | 10.5 o -11010.5 u -120Bet |
Kristaps Porzingis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at OKC 1/05/25 3:40pm EST | 24.5 o -13524.5 u +100Bet |
Luguentz Dort
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at OKC 1/05/25 3:40pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at OKC 1/05/25 3:40pm EST | 42.5 o -11542.5 u -115Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Oklahoma City Thunder | 39 | 9 | 0.813 | +0.5 | 21-3 | 17-6 | 7-1 | 22-8 | 117.2 | 104.5 | +12.7 | W2 | 7-3 |
| Boston Celtics | 35 | 15 | 0.700 | +5.5 | 16-9 | 19-6 | 6-2 | 25-9 | 117.3 | 108.5 | +8.8 | W3 | 7-3 |
Boston Celtics & Oklahoma City Thunder Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Boston Celtics Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Celtics | +225 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Thunder | +225 Bet |
Boston Celtics & Oklahoma City Thunder Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Boston Celtics vs Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, January 5th, 2025 at 3:40 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Boston Celtics vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Boston Celtics vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.