Thunder vs Celtics Prediction and NBA Tips - 13 March 2026
Last updated: Mar 13, 2026, 1:39AM | Published: Mar 12, 2026, 3:08PM
The Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Boston Celtics in NBA action at Paycom Center on Friday, commencing at 12:30pm AEDT.
Led by star players Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Ajay Mitchell, the Thunder are up against a Celtics line-up that includes Jaylen Brown, Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Thunder vs Celtics game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Oklahoma City vs Boston NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Thunder a 77% chance of winning against the Celtics at Paycom Center.
Thunder vs Celtics: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Paycom Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Thunder $1.29, Celtics $3.70
- Line: Thunder -8.5 ($1.91), Celtics +8.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 216.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Thunder at $1.29 and the Celtics at $3.70.
The Thunder are 8.5-point favourites against the Celtics, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Celtics (+8.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 216.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Thunder and the Celtics have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 216.5-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Thunder vs Celtics: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Oklahoma City at $1.29 with Bet365
- Line: Thunder -8.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 216.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Thunder vs Celtics best bets are based on market-leading modelling and wagering expertise to give you the best possible advice 24/7/365.
Thunder vs Celtics: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Thunder vs Celtics at Paycom Center this Friday is the Thunder winning 112-104.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Oklahoma City vs Boston game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
For in-depth analysis from US experts,, check out Dimers' detailed Thunder vs Celtics prediction.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Thunder vs Celtics prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the Oklahoma City vs Boston game.
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Thunder vs Celtics: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Thunder and Celtics at Paycom Center is scheduled to commence at 12:30pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Boston Celtics
- Date: Friday 13 March 2026
- Time: 12:30pm AEDT
- Venue: Paycom Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Oklahoma City vs Boston predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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