- Winners of ten straight, the Boston Celtics host the Golden State Warriors in a Sunday matinee
- Golden State is a perfect 3-0 so far on its four-game road trip that ends tonight in Beantown
- Get the Warriors vs Celtics odds, player props, and predictions for March 3
The Boston Celtics (47-12, 28-3 home, 29-27-3 ATS) don’t just have the best record in the NBA, they also head into Sunday riding a league-best ten-game win streak. Joe Mazzulla’s group will look to make it 11 in a row this afternoon when they welcome the Golden State Warriors (32-27, 16-12 away, 33-25-1 ATS) to TD Garden at 3:40 pm ET.
Golden State has won six of seven including three straight on the road, but head into Sunday’s game as massive 10.5-point underdogs in the Warriors vs Celtics odds.
Golden State Warriors vs Toronto Raptors Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Warriors | +10.5 (-110) | +400 | Over 230.5 (-110) |
| Boston Celtics | -10.5 (-110) | -555 | Under 230.5 (-110) |
The moneyline odds list Boston at a short -555 while the Warriors come back as +400 underdogs to win straight-up in Sunday’s NBA odds. The game total is currently 230.5. Both teams have hit the over more often than not this season. Golden State is 30-29 O/U; Boston is 29-30.
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In the current NBA playoff bracket, the Celtics hold the #1 seed in the East by a wide margin, eight games ahead of both Cleveland and Milwaukee. The Warriors have moved up to ninth in the West, but are still 2.5 games back of the top six.
Warriors Rout Raptors to Stay Perfect on Road Trip
Golden State made it 3-for-3 on its current road trip on Friday, taking down the Raptors 120-105 in Toronto. Steph Curry (27.5 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 5.0 APG) had a team-high 25 points plus six rebounds and six assists, while breakout star Jonathan Kuminga added 24 points and six boards. Draymond Green was huge defensively, grabbing 13 rebounds with two blocks and a steal as the Dubs finished with a 56-47 edge on the glass.
Another solid defensive performance from Golden State moved the team to 17th in D-Rating this season (115.3). The Warriors were in the mid-20s back in late January, when they were also five games under .500. Their O-Rating (117.3) is good enough for ninth in the league. Third-year pro Kuminga (15.7 PPG, 4.8 RPG) has been a huge part of keeping the offense efficient, especially of late. The Congolese forward has scored 20-plus points in three straight games.
Andrew Wiggins remains out of today’s NBA lineups for personal reasons. Curry is listed as questionable with knee bursitis. He has played at least 30 minutes in each of Golden State’s last six games.
Celtics Keep Rolling
Since dropping a 114-105 decision at home to the Laker on Feb. 1 – a game which neither LeBron James nor Anthony Davis participated in – the Celtics have taken their frustrations out on the rest of the league. Boston has rattled off ten straight wins since, most-recently crushing the Mavericks 138-110 at home on Friday. The C’s dominated almost every facet of the game, especially three-point shooting. Boston went 21-of-43 from deep (48.4%) while holding Dallas to just 26.5% (9-of-34).
Jayson Tatum (27.1 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 4.8 APG) had a team-high 32 points in the win, the first time in the past six games he’d reached the 30-point plateau.
Boston has recently overtaken Indiana for the best Offensive Rating in the league (121.5) which is on track to be the best O-Rating in NBA history. Boston’s defense, of course, is nearly as good as its offense. The team sits third in D-Rating at 110.6 and is the only team in the top three of both categories.
This will be the second and final regular-season meeting between the teams this year. Boston took a thrilling 132-126 OT win in the Bay Area back on Dec. 19, getting 30 points from Derrick White and overcoming 20 three-pointers form the Warriors.
The Celtics are mostly healthy heading into Sunday’s game. Center Kristaps Porzingis is listed as questionable with a quad contusion.
GSW vs BOS Player Props
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Three-Pointers Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandin Podziemski (GSW) | 9.5 (Ov -115 | Un -115) | 5.5 (Ov -130 | Un -100) | 3.5 (Ov -140 | Un +110) | 1.5 (Ov +160 | Un -220) |
| Derrick White (BOS) | 13.5 (Ov -115 | Un -115) | 3.5 (Ov -130 | Un -100) | 4.5 (Ov -120 | Un -110) | 2.5 (Ov -130 | Un -100) |
| Jaylen Brown (BOS) | 24.5 (Ov -110 | Un -120) | 6.5 (Ov +114 | Un -145) | 3.5 (Ov -110 | Un -120) | 2.5 (Ov +140 | Un -180) |
| Jayson Tatum (BOS) | 27.5 (Ov -125 | Un -105) | 8.5 (Ov -135 | Un +105) | 5.5 (Ov -130 | Un -100) | 3.5 (Ov +135 | Un -175) |
| Jonathan Kuminga (GSW) | 18.5 (Ov -110 | Un -120) | 5.5 (Ov -120 | Un -110) | 2.5 (Ov -110 | Un -120) | 0.5 (Ov +105 | Un -135) |
| Jrue Holiday (BOS) | 12.5 (Ov -105 | Un -125) | 4.5 (Ov -120 | Un -110) | 5.5 (Ov +124 | Un -160) | 1.5 (Ov +160 | Un +124) |
| Kristaps Porzingis (BOS) | 21.5 (Ov +105 | Un -135) | 6.5 (Ov -140 | Un +110) | OFF | 2.5 (Ov +124 | Un -160) |
| Steph Curry (GSW) | 25.5 (Ov -135 | Un +105) | 4.5 (Ov +130 | Un -166) | 4.5 (Ov -125 | Un -105) | 5.5 (Ov +120 | Un -150) |
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Tatum has the highest point total on the board at 27.5 while Curry is the highest Golden State player at 25.5. If he doesn’t play, wagers on his over/unders will be voided.
Warriors vs Celtics Prediction
With Boston an impeccable 28-3 at home this season, I am not prepared to bet on Golden State winning straight-up, as confident as I am that Steve Kerr’s team has turned a real corner. I do expect this game to be close, though, and 10.5 is a massive spread. The Warriors have covered 11 of their last 13 games, and have the third-best ATS record in the league this year (33-25-1).
GSW vs BOS pick: Warriors +10.5 (-110)
Sascha Paruk’s 2023-24 NBA betting record:
- 17-21 moneyline (+4.06 units)
- 15-13-2 ATS (+2.68 units)
- 7-12 player props (-6.82 units)
- 0-3 same-game parlay (-3.00 units)
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The Golden State Warriors will face off against the Boston Celtics on March 3 in what promises to be an exciting matchup between two of the top teams in the NBA. As the game approaches, fans and bettors alike are eagerly anticipating the betting odds, player props, and predictions for this highly anticipated game.
The Golden State Warriors come into this game with a record of 41-17, currently sitting at the top of the Western Conference standings. Led by superstars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, the Warriors have been on a tear recently, winning seven of their last ten games. They will be looking to continue their winning ways against the Celtics.
On the other hand, the Boston Celtics have a record of 35-25 and are currently in fourth place in the Eastern Conference. Despite some ups and downs this season, the Celtics have shown flashes of brilliance and have the talent to compete with any team in the league. With players like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown leading the way, the Celtics will be looking to make a statement against the Warriors.
In terms of betting odds, the Warriors are currently favored to win this game, with most sportsbooks giving them a slight edge over the Celtics. However, with both teams being evenly matched and playing at a high level, this game could easily go either way.
When it comes to player props, there are several key players to keep an eye on in this matchup. Stephen Curry is always a threat to light up the scoreboard with his scoring ability, while Jayson Tatum has been playing at an All-Star level for the Celtics. Look for these players to have a big impact on the outcome of the game.
As for predictions, this game has all the makings of a close and competitive matchup. Both teams have the talent and firepower to put up big numbers on offense, so expect a high-scoring affair. In the end, I believe the Golden State Warriors will come out on top in a close game, thanks to their depth and experience.
Overall, this game between the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics is sure to be a must-watch for basketball fans and bettors alike. With so much talent on both sides, expect a thrilling contest that could go down to the wire. Make sure to tune in on March 3 to see who comes out on top in this exciting matchup.