Boston Celtics vs San Antonio Spurs Picks and Predictions February 12th 2025

Boston Celtics vs San Antonio Spurs February 12th 2025

The San Antonio Spurs (+270) travel to Boston to take on the Celtics (-333) in a non-conference matchup. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 ET at TD Garden. ESPN will have the TV coverage.

At 38-16, the Celtics are currently 2nd in the Eastern Conference and 1st in the Atlantic Division. They are favored by 8.5 points and have won two straight games. The Spurs, who are 23-28 and 12th in the Western Conference, are +8.5 underdogs.

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Spurs vs. Celtics Key Information

The Spurs improved to 23-28 on the season with a 131-121 win over the Wizards on Monday. San Antonio was favored by 11.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total score of 252 points exceeded the over/under line of 237.5 by 14.5 points.

San Antonio went on a 22-0 run early, extending the score from 10-9 to 32-9. Washington fought back, winning the 2nd quarter 33-26, but the Spurs edged the 3rd quarter 34-33 and closed out the game by outscoring the Wizards 31-25 in the 4th.

In their 131-121 win over the Wizards, the Spurs shot 51.1% from the field and knocked down 17 threes at a 44.7% clip. Victor Wembanyama led the way with 31 points, 15 rebounds, and 5 made threes, shooting 62.5% from deep.

De’Aaron Fox added 30 points, including 12 in the 4th quarter, while Wembanyama scored 10 in the final period. Stephon Castle contributed 16 points, hitting 66.7% of his threes.

Despite giving up 121 points, the Spurs tightened up defensively in the 4th quarter, allowing just 25 points to the Wizards. San Antonio gave up 30 points in the 1st quarter and 33 in both the 2nd and 3rd.

The Spurs held the Wizards to 29% shooting from beyond the arc, with Washington making 14 threes. San Antonio also recorded 11 steals and 4 blocks in the game.

The Celtics improved to 38-16 on the season with a 103-85 win over the Heat on Monday. Boston, favored by 8.5 points, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total score of 188 points fell well below the O/U line of 211.5.

Boston took control with an 18-0 run, turning a 24-16 deficit into a 42-16 lead. They dominated the 2nd and 3rd quarters, outscoring Miami 34-19 and 36-22, respectively, before easing off in the 4th, where they were outscored 20-15.

Jayson Tatum poured in 33 points, including 20 in the 3rd quarter, as the Celtics defeated the Heat on Monday. Tatum hit 4 threes, shooting 33.3% from deep and 50% overall. Al Horford also connected on 4 threes, shooting 50% from beyond the arc, and finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds.

Boston made 17 threes, shooting 32.1% from long range and 45.9% overall. Sam Hauser added 15 points, with 12 coming in the 2nd quarter, while Kristaps Porzingis contributed 17 points and 9 rebounds.

The Celtics put on a defensive clinic against the Heat, holding them to just 85 points. Boston gave up 24 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, allowing only 19. They continued their strong play in the 3rd and 4th quarters, giving up 22 and 20 points, respectively.

Boston limited Miami to 33% shooting from the field and just 24% from beyond the arc, where the Heat made 11 threes. The Celtics also sent Miami to the line 13 times, where they made 12 free throws. Boston grabbed 49 defensive rebounds while allowing 12 offensive boards, and they added 4 steals and 5 blocks.

The Spurs come in as the underdog at +8.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 233.5, and our model projects the Spurs and Celtics to reach a combined total of 271 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

Can the Spurs Keep Up?

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Spurs’ New 1-2 Punch Looking to Counter Celtics’ Depth

Scoring depth has been a key factor in the success of the Boston Celtics this season, and the San Antonio Spurs will have their hands full when they visit Boston on Wednesday night.

Boston’s Balanced Attack

The Celtics are led by Jayson Tatum (26.9 PPG), Jaylen Brown (22.9 PPG), and Kristaps Porzingis (19.1 PPG), but recently, Sam Hauser has been stepping up off the bench. Hauser drained five 3-pointers and scored 15 points in Monday’s 103-85 win over Miami, continuing his hot streak from deep.

“When you see the first one go in, sometimes the rim looks a little bit bigger,” Hauser said.

After struggling early in the season, Hauser has shot 44.5 percent from three over his last 29 games, adding another weapon to Boston’s offense.

Spurs Finding Chemistry with Wembanyama and Fox

San Antonio will counter with their own dynamic duo in Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox. Wembanyama leads the team with 24.4 PPG, while Fox is averaging 21.3 PPG in four games since being acquired from Sacramento. The two combined for 61 points in Monday’s 131-121 win over Washington.

Fox believes their chemistry is improving quickly.

“We’re trying to develop that two-man game,” Fox said. “We haven’t had a true practice yet because we’ve been on the road, but we’re continuing to learn.”

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Can San Antonio Keep Up with Boston?

While the Spurs have been showing signs of growth, Boston’s depth and firepower will be a major challenge. The Celtics have won six of their last seven games but have lost three of their last four at home.

Will the Spurs’ new star duo be enough to keep pace with Boston’s deep lineup?