San Antonio Spurs vs Boston Celtics Odds, AI Picks, and AI Prediction
Today, on the NBA schedule at 7:30 ET, the Celtics (-1362) will host the Spurs (+796) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for the game is 237.5.
San Antonio (7-32) has lost two straight and is 15th in the Western Conference. Boston (31-9) is on a two-game win streak and is first in the East. Keep reading for our Spurs vs Celtics Odds and AI Picks.
Game Information
| San Antonio Spurs vs Boston Celtics |
| Location of the Game: TD Garden, Boston MA |
| Date and Time: Wednesday, January 17th 7:30 ET |
| How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
AI Betting Picks
| Odds | AI Betting Picks |
| O/U | Under 237.5 -113 |
| ML | Celtics -1362 |
| ATS | Spurs +15.5 |
Spurs vs Celtics Odds
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San Antonio Spurs
This season, the Spurs have been the underdog in all but three of their games. Their record as the underdog is 4-32, and they have lost seven straight games as the underdog. Today, they are 15.5-point underdogs against the Celtics.
San Antonio’s O/U record for the season is 23-15-1, and 27 of their games have had lower over/under lines than today’s line of 237.5. On average, their games have finished with 233.6 points.
In their last game against the Hawks, the Spurs lost by a score of 109-99. The O/U line for that game was 246 points. San Antonio was getting 8.5 points as the underdog going into the game.
On the season, the Spurs are 7-32 and are currently in 15th place in the Western Conference. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 5-19 and 1-7 against their division.
San Antonio’s ATS record for the season is 18-21, and they have failed to cover the spread in three straight road games. Their average NBA scoring margin on the road is -11.3 points per game.
Heading into their matchup with the Celtics, the Spurs have been one of the most efficient offenses in the NBA, ranking 2nd in pace at 102.2 possessions per game. However, they have struggled to score on the road, averaging just 108.4 points per game.
Overall, the Spurs are 23rd in the league in scoring at 112.2 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 28th in the league at 45%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Spurs have attempted the 9th most threes in the league but are just 28th in three-point shooting percentage at 34%. For the season, they are hitting 12.9 threes per game.
When it comes to points allowed per game, the Spurs are 26th in the NBA standings at 121.4. On the road, they are giving up 119.7 points per game, which is 21st in the league. Over their last five games, San Antonio has been the 7th best defense in the NBA, allowing just 111 points per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Spurs are 28th in the NBA in made threes allowed per game at 14.1. Opponents have made more threes than their season average in 53.8% of their games vs. the Spurs.
On the glass, San Antonio is 20th in rebounds per game and 9th in defensive rebounds per game. They are also 9th in blocked shots per game.
Boston Celtics
Today, the Celtics are looking to extend their winning streak to three games. They are currently 1st in the Eastern Conference with a record of 31-9.
In their last game, the Celtics defeated the Raptors by a score of 105-96. The O/U line for that game was 238.5 points, and the Celtics were favored by 6.5 points.
This season, the Celtics have been favored in 37 of their 40 games. They have a record of 29-8 as the favorite and have won their last three games as the favorite. Against the spread, they are 17-18 as the favorite.
Boston’s O/U record for the season is 22-18, and their games have averaged 232.3 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 237.5 is higher than their season average of 230.6.
In the Eastern Conference, the Celtics have a record of 23-6 against other teams in the East and are 8-3 in non-conference games. At home, they are 19-0 and 12-9 on the road.
So far this season, the Celtics have been one of the top scoring teams in the NBA, averaging 121 points per game (5th). At home, they are even better, averaging 124.4 points per game (4th).
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Celtics lead the league in both three-pointers made per game (16.2) and three-point attempts per game (42.7). Overall, they are shooting 37% from beyond the arc (7th).
In terms of pace, the Celtics are 15th in the NBA with 99 possessions per game. They have also been efficient inside the arc, shooting 56% on two-point attempts (4th).
When it comes to defense, the Boston Celtics have been one of the best units in the league this season, ranking 5th in points allowed per game at 111.2. At home, they are giving up just 108.9 points per contest, which is also 5th best in the NBA.
One of the reasons for their success is their ability to protect the rim, as they are 1st in the league in blocked shots at 6.4 per game. They are also 1st in defensive rebounds at 47.4 per contest.
Over their last five games, the Celtics have been a bit worse on defense, allowing 119.4 points per game. During that stretch, opponents have shot 47.2% from the field and 33.5% from three-point range.
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