Thunder vs Celtics Picks and Prediction – 3/12/2025

In the first game of a Wednesday night NBA on ESPN doubleheader, the Oklahoma City Thunder will battle the Boston Celtics from TD Garden. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Thunder (42-23) have won eight of their last ten games and trail Cleveland by 1.5 games for the best record in the NBA. On Monday, Oklahoma City was outscored by 19 points during the second half of a 140-127 home loss versus Denver. 

Lu Dort knocked down 8-for-14 from the three-point line and led five Oklahoma City players in double figures with 26 points. All-Star G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 25 points on 8-for-14 shooting and dished out seven assists. Isaiah Hartenstein added 20 points and seven rebounds for the Thunder. 

The Boston Celtics are riding a five-game winning streak and are sitting comfortably in second place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Celtics (47-18) rank third in the league in offensive efficiency and are averaging a shade below 117 points per game. On Monday, Boston outscored Utah by 15 points in the third quarter and held on down the stretch to earn a 114-108 home victory. 

Boston F Sam Hauser nailed 9-for-19 from long distance and finished with a game-high 33 points. All-Star G Jaylen Brown contributed 26 points (10-11 FT), eight rebounds, and seven assists. Derrick White added 18 points, ten assists, and five rebounds for the Celtics. 

Boston F Jayson Tatum (knee) was unable to suit up for Monday’s victory and is listed as day-to-day. These two squads rank in the top four of the league in defensive efficiency, so the under is worth a look. Oklahoma City won the earlier meeting by 13 points. Take Boston to return the favor at home. Final Score Prediction, Boston Celtics win 118-109.