The Boston Celtics invade the Chase Center to take on the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. Here’s a Warriors vs Celtics Prediction. This article will include a Warriors vs Celtics Pick.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics were in great form heading into the All-Star break as they had won six of their last seven games after routing the Bulls in a 124-105 win on Wednesday. Payton Pritchard led the team with 26 points and eight assists on 11 of 18 shooting off the bench, Jaylen Brown added 24 points with four assists while Nikola Vucevic tallied 19 points with 11 rebounds and two blocks. As a team, the Celtics shot 52 percent from the field and 18 of 45 from the 3-point line as they swarmed the slumping Bulls from the start and were always in full control after dominating the first half by 72-44. The Celtics’ starters were making it look easy at first, but what sparked the Celtics was Pritchard and the bench who combined for 51 points in this one.
Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors were stumbling their way into the break as they have lost seven of their last 11 games overall and they will be hoping to bounce back in this one after getting routed by the Spurs in a 126-113 loss on Wednesday. Draymond Green tallied 17 points with 12 rebounds and eight assists, De’Anthony Melton added 17 points with seven assists while Moses Moody tallied 17 points on six of 12 shooting. As a team, the Warriors shot 46 percent from the field and 16 of 47 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates with 38 points in the first quarter to take an early 16-point lead, but they went ice-cold when it mattered most as they scored just 19 points in the fourth quarter to allow the Spurs to run away with it in the end.
Why the Golden State Warriors will win
- The Warriors have won each of their last eight Thursday home games.
- The Celtics have lost each of their last four night games at Chase Center.
- The Warriors have covered the spread in each of their last seven night games against the Celtics.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four night games at Chase Center.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last nine games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Warriors have lost each of their last four home games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last eight night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five home games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Celtics’ last six games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Warriors’ last eight home games have gone OVER the total points line.
Golden State Warriors Player Facts
- Draymond Green is one of only eight qualified players in the league to be leading their team in rebounds (5.7) and assists (5.2) per game this season.
- De’Anthony Melton leads all Warriors players for steals per 36 minutes (2.6) this season.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Payton Pritchard has recorded 11 games with 4+ assists and zero turnovers this season – most of any player in the league.
- Derrick White has recorded 50 games with 3+ assists this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Warriors rank 1st in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (16.3).
- The Warriors rank 1st in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (45.1).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for opponent steals per game this season (6.0).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for turnovers per game this season (12.1).
Warriors vs Celtics Prediction
The Celtics are still playing without the injured Jayson Tatum, while the Warriors have ruled out Seth Curry, Jimmy Butler III and Stephen Curry, with Kristaps Porzingis listed as day-to-day. Surprisingly, these two teams have yet to clash this season, but if you look at recent form, it’s clear to see which team has been in better form lately. The Celtics were rolling through teams heading into the break, and they are getting closer to being back to full health with Tatum nearing a return, while the Warriors are still struggling as they have been hampered with injuries. The Warriors could have some reinforcements in this one, but I still don’t think it will be enough to stop this streaking Celtics team.