The Golden State Warriors have been the team of the present in the Western Conference for quite some time, but Dubs head coach Steve Kerr profoundly called the Boston Celtics the “team of the future in the East” as his team prepared to do battle with the top-seeded team in the Eastern Conference. The Celts put a fantastic 13-game winning streak on the line when they host the best of the West on Thursday.
Sportsbook opened the Warriors as 7-point road favorites with a total of 215.5.
- The Warriors are 6-2 SU in their last eight games against the Celtics.
- The Warriors are 7-1-1 ATS in their last nine games with two days off between games.
- The Celtics are 11-0 SU and 10-0-1 ATS in their last 11 games with one day off between games.
While both teams have been fantastic when it comes to straight-up records, the Celtics have been the much better wager. At 12-2-1 ATS, the C’s easily pace the Association in games covered while the Warriors are in the middle of the pack at 7-7 ATS.
Boston owns the best defense in the NBA at 94.5 points allowed per game and will be going up against the league’s best offense. The Warriors, who are averaging 119.6 points per game, are quietly riding a seven-game winning streak heading into this one. Star point guard Stephen Curry sat out Monday’s 110-100 win over the Orlando Magic with a thigh contusion but is probable to return when the Warriors kick off a four-game road trip tonight.
Kyrie Irving is also playing with an injury but is still getting the job done despite being hampered by a facial fracture. The Duke product sat out Sunday’s win over the Toronto Raptors but returned Tuesday and played with a mask in Boston’s 109-102 victory over Brooklyn. Irving is expected to wear the mask again vs the Dubs.
When the Warriors hit the road, high-scoring affairs are the story. In Golden State’s last 11 away from home, the OVER is 9-2.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Boston Celtics installed as 6-point underdogs in this particular NBA matchup. The OVER/UNDER betting line for the total number of point scored was listed by most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook, at 217.
A 106-105 result in favor of the Warriors is the prediction by the OddsShark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Golden State Warriors vs Boston Celtics Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Golden State Warriors will look to vanquish their hosts on Thursday, as they are 7-7 versus the spread this season, while the Boston Celtics are 12-2-1 ATS. Golden State is 8-5-1 against the points scored total betting line, while Boston is 5-10 versus the line. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Boston vs Golden State injuries news.
This game pits the Celtics, currently No. 2 in the OddsShark NBA Power Rankings, against the Warriors, who rate No. 1 in the most recent survey update.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively the game matches up Boston's No. 23-ranked offense (102.67 PPG) against a Golden State defense that ranks No. 22 at 107.71 PPG. The Celtics have averaged 43.26% from the field per game, less than the Warriors have managed so far this NBA season (52.05% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Kevin Durant scored 21 points to lead the Warriors to a 110-100 victory over Orlando at Oracle Arena on Monday.
Brooklyn was victimized for 21 points and 10 rebounds by Marcus Morris as the Celtics defeated the Nets 109-102 in NBA action on Tuesday.
- Golden State is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
- Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 17 of Golden State's last 24 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State's last 6 games
- Boston is 11-1-1 ATS in its last 13 games
- Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games
- Boston is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Golden State at Philadelphia, Saturday, November 18
Boston at Atlanta, Saturday, November 18
