Celtics vs. Spurs: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – January 17, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on January 16, 2024

The Boston Celtics (31-9) are favored by 15.5 points when they host the San Antonio Spurs (7-32) on January 17, 2024 at TD Garden. The contest features one of the highest-scoring teams in the NBA versus one of the poorest defensive squads, as the Celtics are fifth in points scored per game (121), while the Spurs are 26th in points allowed (121.4). The matchup has a 235.5 point total.

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Celtics vs. Spurs Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Celtics -15.5 235.5

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Injury Report as of January 16

Celtics: Jay Scrubb: Out (Knee), Jrue Holiday: Questionable (Elbow), Kristaps Porzingis: Questionable (Knee), Derrick White: Questionable (Ankle)

Spurs: Sidy Cissoko: Out (Ankle), Zach Collins: Out (Ankle), Charles Bassey: Out (Left Knee)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Celtics (-15.5)
Total Pick Under (235.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Celtics vs. Spurs Stat Rankings

Celtics Avg. (Rank) Spurs Avg. (Rank)
121 (5th) Points Scored 112.2 (23rd)
111.3 (6th) Points Allowed 121.4 (26th)
47.4 (1st) Rebounds 43.2 (19th)
10.9 (14th) Off. Rebounds 9.8 (24th)
16.2 (1st) 3pt Made 12.9 (15th)
25.6 (21st) Assists 29 (4th)
12.3 (7th) Turnovers 14.4 (26th)

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Celtics Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Jayson Tatum 36 27 8.4 4.4 1 0.5 3.2
Kristaps Porzingis 30 19.1 6.8 2 0.7 1.8 1.6
Derrick White 36 15.8 3.9 4.8 1.1 1.1 2.7
Jrue Holiday 36 13.1 6.4 4.7 0.9 0.8 1.9
Sam Hauser 38 8.2 3.6 0.9 0.4 0.3 2.3

Spurs Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Victor Wembanyama 34 19.6 10.3 3 1.1 3.2 1.4
Devin Vassell 34 17.6 3.4 3.2 1.2 0.2 2.5
Keldon Johnson 37 17.2 6 3.6 0.9 0.2 1.9
Jeremy Sochan 39 11.3 5.6 3.9 0.7 0.4 1
Tre Jones 35 9.1 3 5.1 0.8 0.1 0.6

Betting Trends

  • Against the spread, the Celtics are 20-18-2 this year.
  • Boston is winless ATS (0-1) when playing as at least 15.5-point favorites this season.
  • There have been 22 Celtics games (out of 40) that went over the total this season.
  • Boston’s games have had more than 235.5 points scored on 17 occasions this year.
  • The over/under for this game is 235.5 points, 3.2 more than the average point total for Celtics games this season.
  • The Spurs are 18-21-0 against the spread this year.
  • San Antonio is yet to lose ATS (1-0) as a 15.5-point underdog or greater this year.
  • The Spurs have seen 22 of their 39 games hit the over.
  • San Antonio’s games have had over 235.5 points 18 times this year.
  • The over/under for this game is 1.9 points higher than the average scoring total for Spurs games (233.6).

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