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Game time: January 17, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET

Venue: TD Garden — Boston, MA

Article updated Jan 17, 6:15 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The San Antonio Spurs will be facing the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night as part of their ongoing East Coast trip. Despite their struggles with a 7-32 season record and

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The San Antonio Spurs will be facing the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night as part of their ongoing East Coast trip. Despite their struggles with a 7-32 season record and recent losses in back-to-back games, the Spurs remain hopeful as they take on the Celtics. Boston, currently holding the best NBA record with 31 wins and 9 losses, has been in good form lately, winning their last two games and seven out of their last ten. The game is set to begin at 7:30 PM EST. The Celtics are currently favored by bookmakers, opening with a -16 point spread which has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Spurs +838 | Celtics -1,475

Spread: Spurs +16 (-110) | Celtics -16 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 237.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 94%.

San Antonio Spurs

The San Antonio Spurs and rookie Victor Wembanyama faced a tough loss against the Hawks on Monday, despite Wembanyama's impressive performance of 26 points and 13 rebounds in the second half. The Spurs are taking caution with their young star, resting him in previous games. They hope to bounce back in their upcoming game against the Celtics in Boston, seeking revenge for a previous loss. The team's rankings show their struggles in scoring offense, field goal percentage, and 3-point shooting, as well as scoring defense and rebounds. Key player Zach Collins is currently day-to-day with an injury. Overall, the Spurs have a power ranking of 26 and a record of 1-2 this season. Offensively, they have average field goal and free throw percentages, while defensively they struggle against field goals and three-pointers. They average rebounds and assists, but also turnovers.

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Boston Celtics Analysis

The Boston Celtics returned home on Wednesday night after defeating the Toronto Raptors in their previous game, securing their second consecutive win and 31st win of the season. Despite playing without Jaylen Brown due to a knee injury, the Celtics rebounded from a sluggish third quarter and took control in the fourth quarter to secure a 105-96 victory. Jrue Holiday and Derrick White led the team with 22 points each, with Holiday scoring eight points in the fourth quarter and White sealing the win with 10 points in the final period. Holiday praised White's impact on the team, acknowledging that his contributions often go unnoticed but make a significant difference. The Celtics have a 14-2 record against teams with a record below .500 this season and rank fifth in the NBA in points per game. They rank 11th in field goal percentage, eighth in 3-point shooting percentage, and first in 3-pointers made per game. Defensively, the Celtics rank seventh in scoring defense, third in field goal defense, and 12th in 3-point defense. They rank second in total rebounds per game and eighth in turnovers per game. In terms of key injuries, Jaylen Brown is currently day-to-day. Additionally, the Boston Celtics hold the top power ranking and rank fifth in offense, scoring an average of 121.44 points per game. They rank seventh in defense, allowing an average of 111.64 points per game. The Celtics' overall record stands at 2-1, with a 20-18-2 against-the-spread (ATS) record. San Antonio has won three out of the last three matchups against Boston, going 2-1 ATS. Offensively, the Celtics have a field goal percentage of 48.00% (ranked 11th), a free throw percentage of 80.34% (ranked eighth), and a 3-point shooting percentage of 37.85% (ranked eighth in the NBA). They average 47.21 rebounds per game (ranked first) and have an average of 25.77 offensive assists and 12.33 turnovers per game (ranked 20th and seventh, respectively). Defensively, the Celtics allow a field goal percentage of 45.19% (ranked third), a free throw percentage of 74.38% (ranked first in the NBA), and a 3-point shooting percentage of 36.21% (ranked

Celtics Continue Dominance with Unblemished Home Record, Set to Conquer Spurs

The Celtics exhibited a resounding triumph over the Spurs in their previous San Antonio clash and have consistently emerged as the NBA's leading team, boasting an impressive average margin of victory at approximately 10 points per game. Their unblemished home record of 19-0 further solidifies their dominance, with a remarkable average margin of victory reaching 15.5 points per game. Given the Spurs' comparatively feeble defensive capabilities, it is highly unlikely that they will present any significant challenge to the Celtics' formidable offense. The Celtics currently rank fifth in the NBA in scoring and lead the league in 3-point field goals per game, emphasizing the strength of their offensive prowess. Additionally, the Celtics' exceptional performance in rebounding, securing the second position in the league, starkly contrasts with the Spurs' lackluster rebounding record, positioning them at a mere 24th place in the NBA. With an assured 20-0 record at home after this game against the struggling Spurs, it is prudent to favor Boston, considering these aforementioned factors.

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Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · San Antonio Spurs+838 → +769Moved
  • Moneyline · Boston Celtics-1,475 → -1,300Moved
  • Spread · San Antonio Spurs+16 (-110) → +14.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Boston Celtics-16 (-110) → -14.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over237.5 (-110) → 237.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under237.5 (-110) → 237.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

San Antonio Spurs
1-2 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 2-7-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Boston Celtics
2-1 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-01-17T11:15:23.274Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The San Antonio Spurs and rookie Victor Wembanyama faced a tough loss against the Hawks on Monday, despite Wembanyama's impressive performance of 26 points and 13 rebounds in the second half. The Spurs are taking caution with their young star, resting him in previous games. They hope to bounce back in their upcoming game against the Celtics in Boston, seeking revenge for a previous loss. The team's rankings show their struggles in scoring offense, field goal percentage, and 3-point shooting, as well as scoring defense and rebounds. Key player Zach Collins is currently day-to-day with an injury. Overall, the Spurs have a power ranking of 26 and a record of 1-2 this season. Offensively, they have average field goal and free throw percentages, while defensively they struggle against field goals and three-pointers. They average rebounds and assists, but also turnovers.

The Boston Celtics returned home on Wednesday night after defeating the Toronto Raptors in their previous game, securing their second consecutive win and 31st win of the season. Despite playing without Jaylen Brown due to a knee injury, the Celtics rebounded from a sluggish third quarter and took control in the fourth quarter to secure a 105-96 victory. Jrue Holiday and Derrick White led the team with 22 points each, with Holiday scoring eight points in the fourth quarter and White sealing the win with 10 points in the final period. Holiday praised White's impact on the team, acknowledging that his contributions often go unnoticed but make a significant difference. The Celtics have a 14-2 record against teams with a record below .500 this season and rank fifth in the NBA in points per game. They rank 11th in field goal percentage, eighth in 3-point shooting percentage, and first in 3-pointers made per game. Defensively, the Celtics rank seventh in scoring defense, third in field goal defense, and 12th in 3-point defense. They rank second in total rebounds per game and eighth in turnovers per game. In terms of key injuries, Jaylen Brown is currently day-to-day. Additionally, the Boston Celtics hold the top power ranking and rank fifth in offense, scoring an average of 121.44 points per game. They rank seventh in defense, allowing an average of 111.64 points per game. The Celtics' overall record stands at 2-1, with a 20-18-2 against-the-spread (ATS) record. San Antonio has won three out of the last three matchups against Boston, going 2-1 ATS. Offensively, the Celtics have a field goal percentage of 48.00% (ranked 11th), a free throw percentage of 80.34% (ranked eighth), and a 3-point shooting percentage of 37.85% (ranked eighth in the NBA). They average 47.21 rebounds per game (ranked first) and have an average of 25.77 offensive assists and 12.33 turnovers per game (ranked 20th and seventh, respectively). Defensively, the Celtics allow a field goal percentage of 45.19% (ranked third), a free throw percentage of 74.38% (ranked first in the NBA), and a 3-point shooting percentage of 36.21% (ranked

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-12-31Boston Celtics 134 · San Antonio Spurs 101
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Boston Celtics defeated San Antonio Spurs 117-98

Boston Celtics defeated San Antonio Spurs 117-98 on January 17, 2024, a 19-point decision in the series. Boston Celtics' strongest period was the 2nd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 40-20. Against SportsJaw's recorded San Antonio Spurs +14.5 (-110) spread, Boston Celtics covered, while the 215 combined points finished under the recorded total of 237.5.

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Tipster picks

  • CovergirlSpread · Boston Celtics -16 (-110)Win
  • BrycetTotal · Over 237.5 (-110)Loss
  • AveragejoeSpread · San Antonio Spurs +16 (-110)Loss
  • Steve512Spread · San Antonio Spurs +16 (-110)Loss
  • JaredkuntzSpread · San Antonio Spurs +16 (-110)Loss
  • JaredkuntzTotal · Under 237.5 (-110)Win
  • 72dolphinsSpread · Boston Celtics -16 (-110)Win
  • 1118240754Spread · San Antonio Spurs +16 (-110)Loss
  • RcSpread · San Antonio Spurs +16 (-110)Loss
  • RcTotal · Over 237.5 (-110)Loss
  • EmcTotal · Over 237.5 (-110)Loss
  • NutinbutlocksSpread · San Antonio Spurs +16 (-110)
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  • RoycejacobsTotal · Over 237.5 (-110)Loss
  • AdrianMariucciTotal · Over 237.5 (-110)Loss
  • DemarcusBryantSpread · San Antonio Spurs +16 (-110)Loss
  • MickeytSpread · Boston Celtics -16 (-110)Win
  • SimonsaysSpread · Boston Celtics -16 (-110)Win
  • JohnTharpMoneyline · Boston Celtics -1,600Win
  • PeytoncSpread · Boston Celtics +16 (-110)Win
  • MackintoshSpread · San Antonio Spurs +16 (-110)Loss