Boston Celtics vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Pick & Preview – Wednesday, March 12, 2025

The Oklahoma City Thunder (53-12) and the Boston Celtics (47-18), a potential NBA Finals preview, will battle for the second time this season when the two meet on Wednesday, March 12 at 7:30 PM ET at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics are favored with a point spread at -4.5 (-110) at MyBookie.

Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview

The Thunder had their seven-game win streak snapped with a 140-127 loss to the Denver Nuggets. This matchup was part of a back-to-back with Denver, where they had won the first matchup a day prior 127-103.

OKC had a slim lead heading into the half, but could not contain the Nuggets in the second. In fact, they allowed the Nuggets to score 33 points or more per quarter for the entirety of the game. Luguentz Dort led with 26 points and seven rebounds.

The Nuggets shot 60.5 percent from the field while connecting on 56.3 percent of their three pointers. OKC made 47.0 percent of their shots overall and 40.4 percent from deep. Both teams were similar on paper in a variety of stats, but the Nuggets could not miss in comparison to the Thunder.

The Thunder are putting together 119.7 points a game, which puts them at fourth in the league. They are allowing their opponents to average 107.1 points each battle, ranking second. Their efficiency on both ends in each 100 possessions ranks first overall, showing they not only take care of the basketball each offensive possession but hold opposing teams back when on the other end.

Boston Celtics Betting Preview

The Celtics have found success in their last five consecutive games, all of which have been at home. Their fifth win in a row came against the Utah Jazz in a 114-108 outing.

Sam Hauser stole the spotlight when he started for an injured Jayson Tatum, as he became the fourth Celtics’ player to make nine threes in a game (seven in one quarter). He led with 33 points and shot 47.8 percent from the field.

Boston shot 43.0 percent from the field and 34.0 percent from deep. They allowed the Jazz to make 45.3 percent of their shots and 34.2 percent from long range. They also forced the Jazz to commit 12 turnovers which led to 20 points.

The Celtics are putting up 116.9 points a game, ranking seventh. Their defense is allowing 108.2 points per matchup, ranking third. Looking at their efficiency per 100 possessions on both ends of the floor, they rank third overall.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie showcases the best Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Boston Celtics betting odds, favoring the Celtics by 4.5 points. According to market insights, the Thunder are favored again to win with a probability of 61.3 percent.

Kristaps Porzingis, Jason Tatum, and Jaylen Brown are questionable for this matchup, and if they do play, they might not be 100 percent. Look for the Thunder to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder +4.5 (-110)