The San Antonio Spurs need a win after losing 7 of their last 9 games. The Boston Celtics look for a win after winning 5 of their last 7 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a San Antonio Spurs vs Boston Celtics prediction.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
The San Antonio Spurs beat the Hornets last week but are coming off losses to the Bulls and Hawks. The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 112.2 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 121.4 points on 48.6 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 19.6 points and 10.3 rebounds, while Devin Vassell is averaging 17.6 points and 3.2 assists. Keldon Johnson is the third double-digit scorer and Zach Collins is grabbing 6 rebounds. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 38.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.2 rebounds per game.
San Antonio Spurs Team Facts
- The Spurs have lost each of their last 12 road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Four of the Spurs’ last five games against the Celtics following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics rebounded from a loss to the Bucks with wins over the Rockets and Raptors. The Boston Celtics are averaging 121 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 111.3 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 27.1 points and 8.5 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 23.4 points and 5.2 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 37.9 percent from beyond the arc and 80.7 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.4 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Team Facts
- The Celtics have won each of their last 19 games at TD Garden.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven night games following a road win.
- Each of the Celtics’ last six games as favorites following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
San Antonio Spurs vs Boston Celtics prediction
The Boston Celtics obviously have the ability to blow the doors off in this spot, but this is also a ton of points, no matter how you slice it. The Celtics are unbeaten at home, but they’re also just 20-18 ATS on the season. The San Antonio Spurs have covered 7 of their last 10 games and are getting more competitive. Also, the Celtics have the Nuggets in a couple of days, so this is a possible look ahead spot. Ton of points. Give me the Spurs.