The Boston Celtics (7-1) will be taking on the Golden State Warriors (6-1) in a highly anticipated cross-conference matchup on Wednesday night. Both teams are coming into this game with impressive win streaks. The Warriors are on a four-game winning streak after defeating the Washington Wizards 125-112 on Monday. Meanwhile, the Celtics are also on a three-game winning streak following their dominant 123-93 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. However, both teams will be missing key players with Kristaps Porzingis (foot) and Jaylen Brown (hip) sidelined for Boston.
The game is set to tip-off at 7:30 p.m. ET at TD Garden in Boston, with the Celtics being 7.5-point favorites according to the latest odds. The over/under for total points scored is set at 229.5, with Boston being a -333 favorite on the money line. Before placing any bets on this matchup, it’s essential to check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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In terms of the betting lines for the game, the Celtics are favored by 6.5 points, with the over/under set at 230.5 points. The money line shows Boston at -268 and Golden State at +220. Notable trends include the Celtics hitting the 1H money line in 46 of their last 57 games, while the Warriors have won 21 of their last 26 away games.
The Warriors will look to cover the spread with the return of guard Stephen Curry, who provides a significant offensive boost with his scoring and playmaking abilities. Curry, a 10-time All-Star, is averaging 19.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game this season. Meanwhile, the Celtics will rely on forward Jayson Tatum and guard Derrick White to lead the charge. Tatum is a versatile threat on both ends of the floor, while White contributes with his scoring and defensive prowess.
SportsLine’s model is leaning towards the Under on the total points scored, predicting 228 combined points. The model also suggests that one side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time. To get more insights and expert picks on the Warriors vs. Celtics game, be sure to visit SportsLine for all the latest analysis and recommendations.
