Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors Matchup

Keep reading to see our Celtics vs Warriors NBA prediction In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

  • The Celtics visit San Francisco with a record of 29-13.
  • Defensively, Boston are giving up 108.6 points per game.
  • The Celtics are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Warriors.
  • The Warriors come in at 21-20.
  • The Warriors are averaging 111.4 points per game so far.
  • The Warriors are coming off a 122-114 win vs. the Celtics.

Celtics vs Warriors Prediction

At 5:00 ET, the Golden State Warriors (21-20) will host the Boston Celtics (29-13) at Chase Center in San Francisco. This non-conference matchup will be televised on TNT.

Golden State is currently on a two-game winning streak and is 8.5-point underdogs (+272 ML). The Celtics (-337 ML) are 2nd in the Eastern Conference and 1st in the Atlantic Division.

Celtics vs. Warriors Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Boston Celtics at Golden State Warriors
  • Where: San Francisco at Chase Center
  • Date: Monday, January 20th
  • Betting Odds BOS -8.5, BOS -337 | GS +272 O/U 224

Celtics Preview: Does Boston Have a Shot at a Road Win?

The Celtics fell to 29-13 on the season after a 119-115 loss to the Hawks on Saturday. Boston, who was favored by 9.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 234 points came in just under the O/U line of 237.5.

Boston got off to a strong start, leading 33-21 after the 1st quarter, but a poor 2nd quarter saw them outscored 31-15. They bounced back in the 3rd, taking a 78-73 lead into the 4th, but were outscored 31-26 in the final quarter.

The Celtics shot just 38.5% from the field and 28.8% from three-point range in their 119-115 loss to the Hawks. They made 15 threes, with Derrick White hitting 5 of them at 31.2% efficiency.

Jaylen Brown led Boston with 24 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists, despite shooting 33.3% from the field and 22.2% from deep. Jayson Tatum also shot 33.3% and 22.2% from three, finishing with 23 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists. Payton Pritchard scored 13 of his 20 points in the 4th quarter.

Defensively, the Celtics had strong efforts in the 1st and 3rd quarters, allowing just 21 points in each. However, they gave up 31 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters, leading to a 119-115 loss to the Hawks. Boston did manage to limit Atlanta's three-point shooting, holding them to just 9 made threes on 24% shooting from beyond the arc.

Boston sent Atlanta to the free-throw line 28 times, where the Hawks converted 22 attempts. The Celtics collected 36 defensive rebounds but allowed 13 offensive boards. They also added 13 steals and 6 blocked shots.

Warriors Preview: Does Golden State Stand a Chance at Home?

The Celtics dropped to 29-13 on the season after a 119-115 home loss to the Hawks on Saturday. Boston, favored by 9.5 points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 234 points fell just short of the 237.5-point O/U line.

Boston started strong, leading 33-21 after the 1st quarter, but a 31-15 2nd quarter in favor of the Hawks shifted momentum. The Celtics regained control in the 3rd, outscoring Atlanta 30-21, but a 31-26 4th quarter for the Hawks sealed the win.

Andrew Wiggins led the Warriors to a win over the Wizards, scoring 31 points and grabbing 11 rebounds, shooting 54.5% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 40%. Stephen Curry added 26 points, despite shooting just 28.6% from deep, also making 4 threes. Dennis Schröder contributed 20 points, shooting 50% from the field and making 2 threes.

As a team, the Warriors made 14 threes, shooting 34.1% from beyond the arc, with an overall field goal percentage of 46.9%. Wiggins scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter and added 9 more in the 4th, while Curry also put up 9 points in the final period.

Defensively, the Warriors gave up 114 points to the Wizards but managed to hold them to 27 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters. Overall, Washington shot 44% from the field.

Golden State struggled to defend the three, allowing 22 made threes at a 48% clip. They sent the Wizards to the line 23 times, where they made 16 free throws. The Warriors finished with 6 steals and 7 blocks.

Celtics vs Warriors Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past three road matchups, Boston has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 102 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
  • In their last three games at home, the Warriors have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 104 points per game in these contests.
  • In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Warriors have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
  • Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Celtics have a straight up record of 6-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-5-1.

Celtics vs Warriors Prediction

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