Boston Celtics vs. Golden State Warriors odds, predictions, and picks
Season series: The first meeting was a 1-1 tie last season.
The Celtics have won five consecutive games. They won 114-97 at home against the Orlando Magic on Sunday, covering the 8.5-point spread as favorites. The Under (226) was successful.
The Warriors have won two straight games, most recently a 118-114 road victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, despite failing to cover the 6-point spread as favorites. The Under (233.5) was successful.
Celtics at Warriors odds
- Moneyline (ML): Celtics -225 (bet $225 to win $100) | Warriors +185 (bet $100 to win $185)
- Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -5.5 (-115) | Warriors +5.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Celtics at Warriors key injuries
Celtics
- C Luke Kornet (abductor) out
- F Kristaps Porzingis (calf) questionable
Warriors
- F Draymond Green (suspension) out
- G Chris Paul (illness) questionable
- G Gary Payton II (calf) out
Celtics at Warriors picks and predictions
Prediction: Warriors 121, Celtics 119
Moneyline
The Warriors have yet to find their home-court magic this season, finishing 6-6 at home. The Celtics have lost all five of their away games this season, losing 6-5. Boston has lost three consecutive away games, surrendering 118.7 points per game.
In their last five games, Golden State has averaged 121.4 points per game. This is a formula for disaster, especially if Porzingis is unable to attend.
BET WARRIORS (+185)
Against the spread
The Warriors are 11-15 ATS this season, while the Celtics are 12-11-2 ATS overall. This season, the Warriors are 7-4 ATS as the underdog. On the road, Boston is 2-7-2 ATS. If you’re not confident about an outright upset, you can go with the safer spread bet.
BET WARRIOR +5.5 (-105).
Over/Under
The Over has hit in four of the Warriors’ previous five games, while their most recent game fell half a point short of Tuesday’s estimate. The Over has come up in two of the Celtics’ last three road losses.
BET OVER 232.5 (-110).