Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors Prediction 1/20/25 NBA Picks

Golden State Warriors (21-20) vs Boston Celtics (29-13)

Game Info: Monday, January 20, 2025 at 5:00 pm (Chase Center)

Betting Odds: Golden State Warriors +8 -- Over/Under: 224 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: TNT

The Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors meet Monday in NBA action at the Chase Center. Here’s a Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors Prediction. This article will include a Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors Pick.

Boston Celtics Betting Preview

The Boston Celtics beat the Magic, lost to the Hawks, and play the Clippers, Lakers, and Mavs next. The Boston Celtics are averaging 117.5 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 108.6 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 27.7 points and 9.3 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 23.3 points and 6.1 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.

Golden State Warriors Betting Preview

The Golden State Warriors beat the Timberwolves and Wizards, and they play the Kings, Bulls, and Lakers next. The Golden State Warriors are averaging 111.4 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 110.9 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Stephen Curry averages 23 points and 6.2 assists, while Andrew Wiggins averages 17.2 points and 2.3 assists. Jonathan Kuminga is the third double-digit scorer and Buddy Hield is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Golden State Warriors are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 71.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Warriors are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.6 rebounds per game.

Why the Golden State Warriors will win

  • The Warriors have won five of their last seven games as underdogs against the Celtics.
  • The Celtics have lost four of their last five games against Warriors teams that held a winning record.
  • The Warriors have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against the Celtics.
  • The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games.

Why the Boston Celtics will win

  • The Celtics have won 17 of their last 18 games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
  • The Warriors have lost five of their last six home games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
  • The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as road favorites following a loss.
  • The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight home games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.

Golden State Warriors Player Facts

  • Trayce Jackson-Davis ranks 19th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (6.5) this season.
  • Andrew Wiggins ranks 20th amongst qualified Forwards for three-pointers made Per Game (2.2) this season.

Boston Celtics Player Facts

  • Jaylen Brown ranks 6th amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (6.1) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Warriors rank 29th in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (6.1).
  • The Warriors rank 3rd in the league for rebounds per game this season (46.6).
  • The Celtics rank 1st in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (49.1).
  • The Celtics have made the playoffs in 10 consecutive seasons - the longest active streak in the NBA

Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors Injury Report

The Warriors won’t have Brandin Podziemski, Draymond Green, Jonathan Kuminga, and Kyle Anderson. Stephen Curry is questionable with an ankle injury.

The Boston Celtics will be without Drew Peterson due to a concussion.

Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors Prediction

I've been fading the Boston Celtics and these inflated lines all year, and it's paid off. The Celtics are 16-25-1 ATS on the season and have even outright lost a lot of games as double-digit underdogs. However, this isn't one of those spots. The Celtics are as healthy as they've been all season and are capable of blowing out teams when they actually care. The Golden State Warriors aren't playing good ball, and they're going to be down Green and Kuminga. There's a chance Curry doesn't play due to an ankle. In fact, Curry should sit to get healthier in games the Warriors actually have a chance to win. Sexy matchup when both teams are right, but this has the potential to get ugly for the Warriors.

Randy’s Pick Boston Celtics -8

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