The Celtics will play the Thunder on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 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 Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024. 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 100.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Oklahoma City Thunder is 98.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics currently have a 10-6 record as an away team. That standing puts them 2nd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Oklahoma City Thunder - The Oklahoma City Thunder start this matchup with a 13-5 record as a home team. They now rank 3rd 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 6th (120.8) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Oklahoma City Thunder stand at 4th averaging 121.3 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 110.3 points against the Boston Celtics, ranking them 26th in the league. The Oklahoma City Thunder currently rank 20th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 112.7 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Boston Celtics have notched a 10-1 Eastern Atlantic Division division record, while the Oklahoma City Thunder possess a 5-2 Western Northwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Boston Celtics have a 26-6 overall record, while the Oklahoma City Thunder have a 22-9 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arr, mateys! The Boston Celtics be settin' sail to face the Oklahoma City Thunder...Them Thunder fans be as rowdy as pirates on the high seas...The Celtics be holdin' a solid 26-6 record this season, while the Thunder be at 22-9...In their divisions, the Celtics be dominatin' with a 10-1 record...But the Thunder be holdin' their own with a 5-2 record...In terms of points, the Celtics be averagin' a respectable 120.8, but the Thunder be scorin' even higher at 121.3...So get ready, me hearties, and see you courtside at today's game...But before ye go, be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks...And for some extra excitement, take a look at this game's prop bets below...Now, let's set sail and witness a fierce battle between these two mighty crews!
Best Celtics at Thunder Odds
| Underdog Oklahoma City Thunder | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Oklahoma City Thunder | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Boston Celtics are -4.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Oklahoma City Thunder are +4.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 239.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 239.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Boston Celtics are the -175 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Oklahoma City Thunder are the +145 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Celtics
Thunder
1/02/24 8:10pm EST | -4.5 -105+4.5 -115 |
Underdog Oklahoma City Thunder - Oklahoma City Thunder bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +4.5 Oklahoma City Thunder underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -4.5 Boston Celtics favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Boston Celtics at Oklahoma City Thunder Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Celtics
Thunder
Game to Overtime
1/02/24 8:10pm EST | Yes +1250No -5000Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
BOS at OKC 1/02/24 8:10pm EST | 121.5 o -120121.5 u -105Bet |
Thunder
Team Total Points
BOS at OKC 1/02/24 8:10pm EST | 118.5 o -110118.5 u -120Bet |
Al Horford
Points Scored
BOS at OKC 1/02/24 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o +1056.5 u -140Bet |
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Cason Wallace
Points Scored
BOS at OKC 1/02/24 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1105.5 u -120Bet |
Chet Holmgren
Points Scored
BOS at OKC 1/02/24 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -11517.5 u -115Bet |
Derrick White
Points Scored
BOS at OKC 1/02/24 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
Isaiah Joe
Points Scored
BOS at OKC 1/02/24 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1256.5 u -105Bet |
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Jalen Williams
Points Scored
BOS at OKC 1/02/24 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points Scored
BOS at OKC 1/02/24 8:10pm EST | 23.5 o -10523.5 u -130Bet |
Jayson Tatum
Points Scored
BOS at OKC 1/02/24 8:10pm EST | 26.5 o -11026.5 u -120Bet |
Josh Giddey
Points Scored
BOS at OKC 1/02/24 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -11010.5 u -120Bet |
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Kenrich Williams
Points Scored
BOS at OKC 1/02/24 8:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1154.5 u -115Bet |
Kristaps Porzingis
Points Scored
BOS at OKC 1/02/24 8:10pm EST | 19.5 o -11519.5 u -120Bet |
Luguentz Dort
Points Scored
BOS at OKC 1/02/24 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1309.5 u +100Bet |
Payton Pritchard
Points Scored
BOS at OKC 1/02/24 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1455.5 u +110Bet |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Points Scored
BOS at OKC 1/02/24 8:10pm EST | 32.5 o -10532.5 u -125Bet |
Al Horford
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at OKC 1/02/24 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -12014.5 u -110Bet |
Cason Wallace
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at OKC 1/02/24 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1059.5 u -130Bet |
Chet Holmgren
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at OKC 1/02/24 8:10pm EST | 27.5 o -12527.5 u -105Bet |
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Derrick White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at OKC 1/02/24 8:10pm EST | 25.5 o -12025.5 u -110Bet |
Jalen Williams
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at OKC 1/02/24 8:10pm EST | 24.5 o -10524.5 u -125Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at OKC 1/02/24 8:10pm EST | 32.5 o -11032.5 u -120Bet |
Jayson Tatum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at OKC 1/02/24 8:10pm EST | 39.5 o -12039.5 u -110Bet |
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Josh Giddey
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at OKC 1/02/24 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -12520.5 u -110Bet |
Jrue Holiday
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at OKC 1/02/24 8:10pm EST | 23.5 o -11023.5 u -120Bet |
Kenrich Williams
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at OKC 1/02/24 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1259.5 u -105Bet |
Kristaps Porzingis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at OKC 1/02/24 8:10pm EST | 30.5 o -11030.5 u -120Bet |
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Luguentz Dort
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at OKC 1/02/24 8:10pm EST | 15.5 o -12015.5 u -115Bet |
Payton Pritchard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at OKC 1/02/24 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -125Bet |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at OKC 1/02/24 8:10pm EST | 44.5 o -10544.5 u -125Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| * - Boston Celtics | 64 | 18 | 0.780 | 0.0 | 37-4 | 27-14 | 15-2 | 41-11 | 120.6 | 109.2 | +11.4 | W2 | 7-3 |
| z - Oklahoma City Thunder | 57 | 25 | 0.695 | +7.0 | 33-8 | 24-17 | 12-4 | 36-16 | 120.1 | 112.7 | +7.4 | W5 | 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 | +325 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 Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024 at 8:10 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.