Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors Prediction 2/19/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors meet Thursday 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 lost to the Knicks, beat the Bulls, and they play the Lakers next. The Celtics have won 10 of their last 14 games.

The Boston Celtics are averaging 115.3 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 108.4 points on 44.4 percent shooting. Jaylen Brown is averaging 29.3 points and 6.9 rebounds, while Derrick White is averaging 17.2 points and 4.4 rebounds. Payton Pritchard is the third double-digit scorer and Nikola Vucevic is grabbing 9.7 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.4 rebounds per game.

Golden State Warriors Betting Preview

The Golden State Warriors lost to the Spurs, beat the Grizzlies, and they’ll play the Nuggets next. The Warriors have lost 5 of their last 8 games.

The Golden State Warriors are averaging 115.5 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 113.7 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Stephen Curry averages 27.2 points and 4.8 assists, while Brandin Podziemski averages 12 points and 3.5 assists. De’Anthony Melton is the third double-digit scorer, and Moses Moody is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Golden State Warriors are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 80.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Warriors are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.5 rebounds per game.

Why the Golden State Warriors will win

• The Warriors have won each of their last eight Thursday games at Chase Center.
• The Celtics have lost each of their last four night games against Warriors teams that held a winning record.
• The Warriors have covered the spread in each of their last seven night games against Celtics teams that held a winning record.
• The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four night games against Warriors teams that held a winning record.

Why the Boston Celtics will win

• The Celtics have won each of their last eight night games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Warriors have lost each of their last four games at Chase Center against teams that held a winning record.
• The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last seven road games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games at Chase Center.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Celtics’ last six night games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Seven of the Warriors’ last eight games at Chase Center have gone OVER the total points line.

Golden State Warriors Player Facts

• De’Anthony Melton leads all Warriors players for steals per 36 minutes (2.6) this season.
• Moses Moody ranks 31st amongst qualified players for 3P% (40.1%) this season.

Boston Celtics Player Facts

• Jaylen Brown ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for points per game (29.3) this season.
• Neemias Queta ranks 2nd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FG% (63.9%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Warriors rank 30th for points in the paint per game (43.3) this season.
• This season, 42.4% of the Warriors’ scoring has come from beyond the three-point line – highest mark in the league.
• The Celtics rank 30th in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (18.4).
• The Celtics have made the playoffs in 11 consecutive seasons – longest active streak in the NBA.

Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors Injury Report

The Warriors will be without Jimmy Butler, LJ Cryer, Will Richard, Seth Curry, and Stephen Curry. Kristaps Porzingis is questionable.

The Celtics will be without Jayson Tatum.

Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors Prediction

The Warriors entered the break in bad form, which includes a 3-7 ATS record in their last 10 games. A week later, the Warriors still have the same injury report. It’s hard to take the Warriors seriously until they get guys back from injury. The Celtics continue to win, and they’re a profitable 30-23-1 ATS on the season. I can’t step in front of the Celtics for the banged-up Warriors, who are down countless key players. Give me the C’s and the reasonable line.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Boston Celtics -5.5