NBA Predictions: Will Celtics vs. Spurs Fall Under Betting Total? 12/8/17
Will Friday night’s matchup between the Boston Celtics and San Antonio Spurs fall under the betting total? Tip-off for tonight’s game is set for 9:30 p.m. ET.
The Odds: Celtics at Spurs, 9:30 p.m. ET, San Antonio
According to oddsmakers, the Spurs are 2.5-point home favorites to beat the Celtics. Boston opened as only a 1-point road underdog but the line moved past the key number of 2. As for the total, the number hit the board at 197 and that’s where it currently sits.
Boston enters play with a 22-4 record and is 10-2 on the road this year. San Antonio is 17-8 on the season and an impressive 12-2 at home. From a betting standpoint, the Celtics are 19-6 against the spread and 10-2 ATS on the road. The Spurs are 13-11 at the betting window and 9-4 ATS at home.
Boston Celtics Injury Report
Jayson Tatum (personal) is probable but Gordon Hayward (leg) remains out for the Celtics. Two other players are probable for Boston tonight: Jaylen Brown (eye) and Marcus Morris (knee).
San Antonio Spurs Injury Report
Kawhi Leonard is drawing closer to his return from a quad injury that has kept him out a while. He is targeting his return on Tuesday against Dallas, so he remains out for tonight. Kyle Anderson (MCL) is also out, while Manu Ginobili (knee) is probable.
Our Prediction
In the Celtics’ last eight games played on Friday, the under is 7-1. The under is also 5-1 in Boston’s last six road games versus a team with a home winning percentage of greater than .600 and is 15-6-2 in its last 23 road games versus an opponent with a winning home record.
On the other side, the under is 7-3 in the Spurs’ last 10 games coming off a win, is 8-3 in their last 11 Friday games, and is 4-1 in their last five games after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Friday NBA Prediction: Celtics/Spurs under 197
