Boston Celtics (7-1) vs Golden State Warriors (6-1)
November 6, 2024 at 07:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Boston Celtics -7.5 — Over/Under: 229.5
The Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics duke it out at the TD Garden on Wednesday night. Here’s a Golden State Warriors vs Boston Celtics Prediction. This article will include a Golden State Warriors vs Boston Celtics Pick.
Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors have been in great form as they’ve won six of their first six games overall and they will be eager to build on their four-game win streak after taking down the Wizards in a 125-112 road win on Monday. Stephen Curry led the team with 24 points and six assists, Buddy Hield added 20 points off the bench while Draymond Green chipped in with 18 points, eight rebounds, and five assists. As a team, the Warriors shot 45 percent from the field and 12 of 37 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with defense, holding the Wizards to just 20 points in the first quarter before the Warriors exploded for 39 points in the third quarter to allow them to rest their starters early. The Warriors will face the Cavs following this game.
Boston Celtics
Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics are off to a flyer this season as they’ve won seven of their first eight games overall and they will be aiming for a fourth straight victory after blowing past the Hawks in a 123-93 road win on Monday. Jayson Tatum led the team with 28 points, six rebounds and nine assists on 10 of 21 shooting, Derrick White added 21 points with six assists while Payton Pritchard chipped in with 18 points and four assists off the bench. As a team, the Celtics shot 48 percent from the field and 18 of 55 from the 3-point line as they caught fire with 40 points in the second quarter and just never took their foot off the gas despite leading by 20 points at halftime.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last nine home games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Warriors have lost three of their last four games at TD Garden following a win.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in eight of their last nine night games at TD Garden following a road win.
- The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four games at TD Garden following a road win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Warriors’ last six games as underdogs following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the last four games between the Warriors and Celtics at TD Garden have gone UNDER the total points line.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Al Horford ranks 5th amongst qualified Centers for 3P% (52.0%) this season.
- Jrue Holiday ranks 26th amongst qualified players for 3P% (48.7%) this season.
Golden State Warriors Player Facts
- Trayce Jackson-Davis ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for FG% (73.2%) this season.
- Draymond Green ranks 3rd amongst qualified Centers for assists per game (4.3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (50.9).
- The Celtics have made the playoffs in 10 consecutive seasons – the longest active streak in the NBA
- The Warriors rank 30th in the league for free throw percentage this season (71.4%).
- The Warriors rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (10.3).
Golden State Warriors vs Boston Celtics Prediction
The Warriors are still slightly shorthanded with De’Anthony Melton still ruled out, while the Celtics will again be without Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis. The Warriors have hit the ground running this season and they will be quietly confident of the upset now that they have Stephen Curry back in the lineup. The Warriors have been able to get great games out of their role players to get past the lesser competition in the league, but I think they could struggle against the Celtics at the TD Garden in this spot. I like the Celtics to get the job done at home, but they’re still banged up with Brown and Porzingis out, so I will lean towards the Warriors and the points in this one.