Online sports betting odds could be impacted on the Boston Celtics if starting guard Paul Pierce decides to take a few days off to rest his right thumb. The Celtics leading scorer has been bothered by a thumb injury so it will be important to check his status in offshore sports betting for upcoming Boston games.
Online sports betting had Pierce getting hurt in the win over the Los Angeles Lakers last week. He sprained his right thumb as offshore sports betting had it and it has caused him some difficulty. “It’s a little banged up right now, so it’s something I’m going to think about — taking a few days off and letting it heal,” said Pierce. “It’s really affecting my game and my shot over the last few days. It’s definitely something I’ll consider with coach [Rivers on Tuesday] morning — getting it a few days off to rest it.”
The good online sports betting news for Pierce and Boston is that the injury should heal with rest. “Nothing special [for treatment], just rest and ice over the last few days,” said Pierce. “Once the swelling goes down, and I get some mobility in it, I’ll be ready.” It has been an injury-plagued season for Pierce. He has had a knee injury, a left foot sprain and now a thumb sprain. The latest injury definitely affected him on Sunday as he was only 2-of-10 shooting for five points in the online sports betting loss to Denver. “It’s getting better, but the swelling is still there,” said Pierce. “It’s affecting my shooting and catching the ball. I think after a few days we’ll just take it day to day.”
Boston was home against New York on Tuesday in online betting and they face Cleveland in a big online sports betting game at the Garden on Thursday. Offshore sports betting indicated that the Celtics could use Nate Robinson in place of Pierce if he decides to rest. “Nate can come in with energy, give us a scoring punch,” said Pierce. “He can handle the ball and push the ball, put pressure on the opposing defense. That’s something we need with our second unit.”
Pierce leads the Celtics in scoring at 17.9 points per game as online betting statistics have it. He is also a key player on Boston’s defense that is first in the league as offshore sports betting stats indicated.