Spurs vs Celtics Wednesday Prediction | NBA Picks Today, Best Bets
John Canady
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The new-look San Antonio Spurs are set for a showdown with the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night in their first actual test after acquiring De’Aaron Fox before the NBA trade deadline. San Antonio enters this matchup looking to find a winning recipe ahead of the All-Star break after a couple of heartbreaking losses over their last three games. Meanwhile, Boston heads into battle riding high on the confidence of two blowout wins in back-to-back games. With both teams looking to make a statement, expect a dogfight.
Spurs vs Celtics
- Location: TD Garden (Boston, Massachusetts) | Date: Wednesday, Feb. 12
- Where to Watch: ESPN | Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Spread: Celtics -8.5, Moneyline: Celtics -360, Total: 233
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Spurs vs Celtics Best Bet: Spurs ML +290
The Spurs enter this matchup as underdogs on the road following multiple close calls over their last four games. While the Celtics have looked dominant lately, their success on the road (20-6) has been the opposite of their record at home (16-10). Boston has struggled in their first game back from a road trip, and with their last two games on the road, there’s a chance the trend could continue on Wednesday night. If bettors are feeling risky, these odds have the potential to be a nice payout.
Spurs vs Celtics Best Total Bet: Over 233
Boston ranks among the best in the league regarding offensive rating, with a 118.8 rating. Meanwhile, the Spurs have consistently placed in the middle of the pack with an offensive rating of 112.6. However, both squads have the firepower to turn this game into a shootout, which bodes well for a high-scoring matchup to exceed the 233-point set total. A final score of 121-116 seems like a realistic outcome.
Spurs Best Player Bet: De’Aaron Fox 8+ Assists +280
De’Aaron Fox has shown flashes of the reason that the Spurs quickly made the move to acquire him when he became available on the trade market. The Kentucky product has finished with 8+ assists in two of his four games for San Antonio, and against a Celtics defense that has seemed to come around as of late, the Spurs will need their star guard to have a big game. I’ll take the odds that he delivers in this road matchup.
Celtics Best Player Bet: Jayson Tatum 30+ Points Scored +145
Jayson Tatum’s play is the biggest reason for the Celtics’ dominant two-game winning streak. Tatum has been selective on offense, and he’s showcased his ability to take what the defense gives him and open up shots for himself and others. He has the C’s offense firing on all cylinders. With 73 points combined in his last two games, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the star carry the confidence back home to put on a show in front of the home fans of TD Garden, especially after he’s made it clear that the Celtics need to turn their home struggles around.
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