The Golden State Warriors (22-22) and Boston Celtics (33-12) meet Thursday at TD Garden. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Warriors vs. Celtics odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Warriors covered the spread as 2.5-point favorites Monday with a 127-118 win at the Washington Wizards. G Stephen Curry scored a game-high 41 points as Golden State improved to just 4-17 on the road. The Warriors are 5-16 against the spread (ATS) when playing away from home.
The Celtics covered as 8.5-point favorites Monday with a 130-118 win at the Charlotte Hornets. F Jayson Tatum finished with a season-high 51 points as Boston covered vs. Charlotte for the 2nd time in 3 days. The Celtics are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games.
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Warriors at Celtics odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:21 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Warriors +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Celtics -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Warriors +6.5 (-115) | Celtics -6.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 240.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Warriors at Celtics key injuries
Warriors
- C JaMychal Green (leg) out
Celtics
- F Jaylen Brown (groin) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Warriors at Celtics picks and predictions
Prediction
Celtics 130, Warriors 119
Moneyline
PASS.
The Celtics (-250) should win, but there is no need to risk 2 1/2 times your potential profit on the moneyline when Boston should win by margin. Bet the spread or total instead.
Against the spread
BET CELTICS -6.5 (-105).
In the last meeting on Dec. 10, the Warriors covered as 2.5-point home underdogs in a 123-107 win and we went 3-0 on bets in that matchup. Boston is in a better spot this time around as the Celtics are 13-9 ATS (59.1%) as a home favorite and should be able to get revenge vs. the worst ATS road team. Lay the points.
Over/Under
BET OVER 240.5 (-112).
The Celtics should have no problem scoring vs. the Warriors at TD Garden. Golden State allows the 2nd-most points per game on the road (123.4) and Boston is 2nd in PPG at home (122). The Over is 4-0 in Golden State’s last 4 games and Thursday’s matchup should be another high-scoring contest.
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