Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
| Game Time | 5:00 pm EST |
| Boston Celtics Line | -5 |
| Golden State Warriors Line | +5 |
| Total | 221.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
Below is a detailed analysis for Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
In this NBA MLK Day matchup, the Golden State Warriors are hosting the Boston Celtics. The Warriors are coming off back-to-back wins, following a two-game losing streak, and are looking to continue on the winning ways at home. On the other hand, the Celtics have been out of rhythm lately, as they are alternating wins and losses for the past three weeks, and are looking to bounce back today.
Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
Golden State Warriors Injury Report: Moses Moody, Dennis Schroder, Draymond Green, Stephen Curry are questionable, Andrew Wiggins, Brandin Podziemski, Jonathan Kuminga, Gary Payton II are out
Boston Celtics Injury Report: No injuries to report
Golden State Warriors Form and Trends
The Warriors have a 21-20 record this season and are tied with two more teams on the 9th place of the West. They are 19-21-1 against the spread and 19-23 in over/under, while having a 11-10 home record. The Warriors are 3-2 in their last 5 games, and they are 4-7 against the spread in their last 11. Under is 4-2 in their last 6 games.
The Warriors are coming off a 122-114 home victory against the Washington Wizards. Stephen Curry leads the Warriors in scoring with 23 points, adding 5 rebounds and a team-high 6.2 assists per game. Andrew Wiggins adds 17.2 points and 4.5 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Form and Trends
The Celtics have a 29-13 record this season and are sitting on the second place of the East. Boston is 16-25-1 against the spread and 18-23-1 in over/under, while having a 14-5 road record. Boston is 4-4 in their last 8 games, and just 1-4 against the spread in their last 5. Under is 6-2 in their last 8 games.
Boston is coming off a 115-119 home defeat by the Atlanta Hawks. Jason Tatum leads Boston in scoring this season, with an average of 27.7 points, adding 9.3 rebounds and a team-high 5.4 assists. Jaylen Brown adds 23.3 points, 6.1 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game.
Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Warriors average 111.4 points per game, which is 19th in the league. Golden State shoots with 44.8% from the field (24th), and with 36.5% from beyond the arc (13th). Defensively, they are allowing 110.8 points per game, which ranks 8th in the NBA.
Offensively, the Celtics average 117.5 points per game, which is the 5th-best in the NBA. Boston shoots 45.7% from the field (19th) and 36.2% from beyond the arc (16th). Defensively, they allow 108.6 points per game, which is 6th in the league.
In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Warriors won 118-112 on the road. The Warriors are 6-2 in their last 8 meetings against the Celtics, and are 7-1 against the spread. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings.
Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
In this Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors Prediction, the Celtics are coming as -5 road favorites. The Celtics are rightfully favored, as they have been the superior team this season, but they have been extremely unstable lately. On top of that, Boston is the 28th covering team in the NBA, so I cannot lay 5 points with them on the road. I cannot trust the Warriors either, as they are just 9-12 against the spread at home.
Both teams have been playing some lower scoring games lately, and are 10-4 to the under in their last 14 games combined, so I expect another low scoring affair. Take the under the point total.
Nick’s Free Pick: Under 221.5
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