The Golden State Warriors (6-1) travel to face off against the Boston Celtics (7-1) on Wednesday, November 6th. This game will be played at TD Garden in Boston and televised on ESPN. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 7:30 ET.
Warriors vs Celtics
The Warriors Are Coming Off A Win
The Warriors improved to 6-1 on the season with a 125-112 win over the Wizards on Monday. Golden State, favored by 10.5 points, covered the spread, and the game’s total of 237 points went over the pre-game line of 233.5.
Golden State jumped out to a 29-20 lead after the 1st quarter. The 2nd quarter was even at 25 points each, but the Warriors edged ahead by outscoring the Wizards 39-36 in the 3rd. They entered the 4th quarter with a 93-81 lead and finished the game by outscoring Washington 32-31 in the final period.
The Celtics Are Coming Off A Win
Boston improved to 7-1 on the season with a dominant 123-93 win over the Hawks on Monday. The Celtics, favored by 10 points, covered the spread with the 30-point victory. The game’s total points of 216 fell short of the 232.5-point line.
Boston broke the game open with an 11-0 run, turning a 44-44 tie into a 55-44 lead. They outscored the Hawks 40-23 in the 2nd quarter and led 103-75 heading into the 4th, where they held Atlanta to 18 points.
Warriors Offense Breakdown
Stephen Curry’s 15-point explosion in the 3rd quarter helped him finish with 24 points, 6 assists, and 4 made threes at 44.4% in the Warriors’ win over the Wizards. Buddy Hield added 20 points, and Draymond Green contributed 18 points, hitting 3 threes at 75% from deep.
Golden State shot 32.4% from beyond the arc, making 12 threes, and finished with a 45.4% overall shooting percentage. Curry scored just 1 point in the 4th quarter, while Draymond added 6 points in the final period.
Celtics Offense Breakdown
Jayson Tatum hit 6 threes and finished with 28 points and 9 assists in the Celtics’ win over the Hawks, with 16 of his points coming in the 1st quarter. Derrick White added 21 points, knocking down 4 threes and scoring 12 points in the 2nd quarter.
Boston made 18 threes in the game, shooting 32.7% from beyond the arc and 48.5% overall from the field. Payton Pritchard contributed 18 points, while Jrue Holiday added 16, with 7 of his points coming in the 2nd quarter.
Warriors Team Defense
The Warriors put together a strong defensive effort in the 1st and 2nd quarters, allowing just 20 and 25 points, respectively, before giving up 36 in the 3rd and 31 in the 4th. Overall, they held the Wizards to 112 points on 43% shooting.
Golden State was particularly effective in defending the three, limiting Washington to just 10 made threes on 23% shooting. The Warriors also recorded 40 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and added 5 steals and 7 blocks.
Celtics Team Defense
The Warriors’ defense was strong in the 1st and 2nd quarters, allowing just 20 and 25 points, respectively, but they struggled in the 3rd and 4th, giving up 36 and 31 points. Despite this, they held the Wizards to 112 points on 43% shooting.
Golden State did a great job defending the three, limiting Washington to 10 made threes on 23% shooting. They also gave up 21 free throws, with the Wizards making 18. The Warriors grabbed 40 defensive rebounds, allowing 8 offensive boards, and added 5 steals and 7 blocks.
Warriors vs Celtics Trends
- In their last five road games, Golden State has averaged 122 points per game while allowing 108 . The team’s record in this stretch was 4-1 while going 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last five home games, Boston has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 4-1 while averaging 123 points per game.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Warriors have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 3-0 in these scenarios.
- Boston has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 4-1 SU and 4-1 ATS in their last five games.
Warriors vs Celtics Prediction
As the underdogs with a spread of +7, we recommend going with the Warriors on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 230, and our model predicts the Warriors and Celtics to score a combined 231 points. We recommend betting on the over.
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Last updated:November 6, 2024 Celtics, Warriors