Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors Prediction, Pick and Preview, March 16 (3/16): NBA
- Lm Tipster
- Mar 16, 2022, 8:58:03 AM
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Odds
| Time | 10:00 p.m. EST |
| Celtics money line | +110 |
| Celtics spread | +2 (-110) |
| Warriors money line | -130 |
| Warriors spread | -2 (-110) |
| Over / under | 219.5 |
2021-2022 season stats
| Boston Celtics | Golden State Warriors | |
| Record | 41-28 | 47-22 |
| Road / home record | 17-16 | 29-7 |
| Streak | L1 | W4 |
| Points per game | 109.48 | 111.58 |
| Points allowed per game | 103.90 | 105.01 |
| Rebounds per game | 46.32 | 45.42 |
| Rebounds allowed per game | 44.45 | 42.51 |
| Over / under record | 31-37-1 | 30-37-2 |
Preview
The Golden State Warriors will look for their 5th straight win when they host the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night. This is the second time these teams face off this season, the Warriors won the last time 111-107 on the road.
BOSTON CELTICS
The Celtics have won 4 of their last 5 games and are 17-16 on the road this season with a 41-28 record overall, ranking 2nd in the Atlantic division. They lost their last game against the Mavericks 92-95 in Boston. Jason Tatum led the Celtics with 21 points 11 rebounds and 4 assists.
Jayson Tatum is averaging 26.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 4.2 assists for the Celtics. Jaylen Brown is averaging 19.2 points over the last 10 games for Boston.
In their last 10 games, the Celtics are 7-3, averaging 113.4 points, 42.9 rebounds, 26.7 assists, 7.2 steals and 6.0 blocks per game while shooting 47.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 107.4 points.
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
The Warriors have won 4 games in a row and are 29-7 at home with a 47-22 record ranking second in the Pacific. They beat the Wizards at home 126-112 on Monday. Green, who had been sidelined with a disk injury in his lower back and played for the first time since Jan. 9, finished with six points, seven rebounds and six assists in 20 minutes. Reigning scoring champion Curry shot 16 for 25 with seven 3-pointers, scoring 47 points on his birthday.
Curry is scoring 25.8 points per game and averaging 5.3 rebounds for the Warriors. Jordan Poole is averaging 20.0 points and 3.3 rebounds over the last 10 games for Golden State.
In their last 10 games, the Warriors are 5-5, averaging 117.3 points, 43.5 rebounds, 28.4 assists, 8.6 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 49.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.8 points per game.
INJURIES: Iguodala, Payton and Green are out.
BETTING TRENDS
Boston are 16-3 SU in their last 19 games.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Boston's last 11 games.
Golden State are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Golden State's last 14 games.
Prediction
These are two of the best teams league and you can make an argument for either side here but the Warriors just got their best defensive man back on the court in Green and they win the 80% of the time at home so good luck with that whoever team you are. Take the Warriors.
PICK: Warriors ML (-130)
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