THE Warriors of the Golden State The game against the Boston Celtics is one of seven NBA games scheduled for Sunday. This will be the second meeting between the two teams this season, with Golden State winning the last matchup 132-126 on December 19.
On that note, let’s take a look at the Golden State Warriors vs Boston Celtics preview, including predictions, starting lineups and betting tips for March 3.
The Celtics lead the all-time series 209-140 against the Warriors. Golden State won the most recent game behind Steph Curry with 33 points, six assists and three rebounds. Derrick White led Boston in scoring with 30 points.
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Golden State Warriors vs Boston Celtics preview, predictions, starting lineups, odds and betting tips
The Golden State Warriors vs. Boston Celtics The game is scheduled for Sunday, March 3 at TD Garden. The game begins at 3:30 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on ABC. Fans can stream the game live on fuboTV and NBA League Pass.
Money line: Warriors (+425) vs. Celtics (-575)
Spread: Warriors (+11) vs. Celtics (-11)
Total (P/U): Warriors -110 (o231.5) vs. Celtics -110 (u231.5)
Editor’s note: Odds may change as the game approaches. The odds listed were consistent with information available at the time of writing.
Golden State Warriors vs. Boston Celtics Preview
The Warriors (32-27) have won eight of their last 10 games to strengthen their bid to make the playoffs. They have won three straight games, all on the road, and are ninth in the West. Golden State recently faced the Toronto Raptors on Friday and won 120-105. Steph Curry had 25 points, six assists and six rebounds.
The Celtics (47-12, first in the East) are the hottest team in the NBA with 10 consecutive victories. Out of the 10 games, Boston has won three games by 25 points or more, including the most recent game against the Dallas Mavericks. Jayson Tatum had 32 points and eight rebounds in the 138-110 victory.
Golden State Warriors vs. Boston Celtics Starting Lineups
The Warriors will continue to be without Andrew Wiggins while dealing with a personal problem. Curry (left knee bursitis) and Brandin Podziemski (knee) are also questionable. Gui Santos is likely with a knee injury. Although Curry is considered questionable, he should play in such a crucial game. Golden State coach Steve Kerr is expected to start:
PG: Steph Curry SG: Klay Thompson FS: Moses Moody PF: Jonathan Kuminga VS : Green Draymond
The Celtics listed Kristaps Porzingis as questionable for Sunday’s game due to a left quadriceps contusion. Neemias Queta is absent with a hyperextended right knee. Boston coach Joe Mazzulla is expected to start:
PG: Jrue Vacations SG: Derrick White. FS: Jaylen Brown PF: Jayson Tatum VS : Xavier Tillman
Editor’s note: These are projected starting lineups, which could change depending on the availability of players uncertain to play.
Golden State Warriors vs Boston Celtics predictions
Steph Curry has a plus/minus of 25.5 points for the game. Curry has been prolific against the Celtics in the recent past and he should continue that form if he plays on Sunday. Expect him to score upwards of 25.5 points.
Jayson Tatum has a plus/minus of 28.5 points. Tatum should be guarded by Golden State’s best defender, Draymond Green. The Warriors defense has looked formidable since Green’s return to the lineup. Tatum could finish the game under 28.5 points.
Golden State Warriors vs. Boston Celtics Prediction
The Celtics are favored at home and rightly so. They are the hottest team in the league and also have the best record this season. While Boston is expected to win, covering the 11-point spread could be an achievement as the Warriors have also played excellent basketball over the past month. This is expected to be a high-scoring competition, with the total points exceeding 231.5 points.
