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(6-2) Boston Celtics vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (4-3)
Date: Friday, November 3
Time: 9:30PM EST
Venue: Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
NBA Moneyline Odds: OFF
NBA Betting Odds: OKC -5
NBA Betting Total: 205
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The Celtics’ season got off to the worst possible start it could have with the loss of Gordon Hayward for the season. And yet, Boston has found a way to go 5-1 since with Kyrie Irving looking like the leader they desperately needed.
The Thunder, on the other hand, have struggled to figure out exactly how the Big 3 of Russell Westbrook, Paul George and Carmelo Anthony will operate, but when they’re on, they’re looking downright dominant.
These two teams face off at 9:30 p.m. ET at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Boston Celtics
Against the Thunder, Boston has to pick its poison. The new “OK3” is dangerous at every turn, but what we’ve learned so far is that Carmelo Anthony has been able to get his numbers while Paul George has looked like a bit of a third wheel.
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Offensively, the Celtics would like to see Al Horford push 20 points by hitting from the mid-range to perimeter. Why, you ask? Because that’s going to get Steven Adams out of the paint.
If you’ve watched Kyrie Irving play, you know he’s going to use his handles—areguably the best in the NBA—to get into the paint. Getting past his defender is rarely a concern; it’s going up against the trees under the rim.
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Getting Horford to do work from the outside will open up opportunities for Irving to attack the bucket.
If Kyrie’s finishing at the rim, the Thunder are going to have to adjust their game plan.
Oklahoma City Thunder
The Thunder need to clamp down on defense in this one. Specifically, putting pressure on youngsters Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum needs to be a priority.
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Although Irving and Horford are likely to be the C’s top scorers, the team as a whole becomes more dangerous when the two young swingmen get going.
Tatum and Brown have exceeded expectations this season.
Part of wearing them down offensively has to happen when they’re on defense. Think about it: If Tatum and Brown are chasing George and Melo, it’s going to disrupt their flow on the other end.
OKC needs to force the two young studs to use their energy on both ends. Otherwise, the Celtics’ offense will have no problem putting up big-time points.
NBA Betting Trends:
- BOS are 3-9-1 ATS in the last 13 meetings.
- OKC are 8-0-1 ATS in their last 9 vs. NBA Atlantic.
- Under is 9-3 in OKC last 12 home games
- OKC are 8-0-1 ATS in their last 9 vs. NBA Atlantic.
- Under is 9-3 in OKC last 12 home games
Free Boston Celtics vs. Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Prediction:
This game has the potential to come down to the wire. We’re not giving the Celtics a road win SU, but they should be able to beat the spread just fine.
4* Free NBA Betting Pick: BOS ATS
Give this one to the Thunder at home, but only by a slim margin.
NBA Free Score Prediction: Oklahoma City Thunder 105 – Boston Celtics 103
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