Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors Prediction, Preview and Odds - 12/19/2023

Game Time: 10:00 pm ET, Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Venue:  Chase Center, San Francisco, CA

Where to Watch:  TNT, MAX

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Celtics -5.5, Warriors +5.5; Over/Under:  231.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Celtics -5.5, Warriors +5.5; Over/Under:  231.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Celtics -5.5, Warriors +5.5; Over/Under:  231.5 points

Boston Celtics:  20-5 (1st place, Atlantic Division)

Golden State Warriors:  12-14 (5th place, Pacific Division)

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Boston Celtics:  8-2 last 10

Golden State Warriors:  5-5 last 10

The Celtics are entering this game with a 20-5 record overall and they are 6-5 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 5 game winning streak with wins coming against the New York Knicks, the Cleveland Cavaliers twice in a row, and the Orlando Magic in their last 2 games. Jaylen Brown led the team in points in that game with 31 while Jayson Tatum was next on the team with 23 points. Jaylen Brown led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Kristaps Porziņģis led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 47.4% from the field, 47.2% from 3-point range, and 87.5% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 117.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 108.5 PPG against them. The Celtics have an ATS record of 12-11-2 this season and their O/U record is 12-13.

The Warriors are entering this game with a 12-14 record overall and they are 6-6 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game winning streak with wins coming against the Brooklyn Nets and the Portland Trail Blazers in their last game. Klay Thompson led the team in points in that game with 28 while Andrew Wiggins was next on the team with 25 points. Stephen Curry and Chris Paul each led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Trayce Jackson-Davis led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 52.9% from the field, 34.2% from 3-point range, and 68.4% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 115.9 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 115.7 PPG against them. The Warriors have an ATS record of 11-15 this season and their O/U record is 15-11.

The current betting odds have the Celtics listed as a 5.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Celtics have looked really good in their games this season with their 20-5 record overall but they haven't looked as good in their road games with their 6-5 road record. Meanwhile, the Warriors have looked terrible this season with their 12-14 record overall and they have been playing a lot worse since starting the season hot on the road. They are only 6-6 in their home games this season and they barely beat the Nets and Trail Blazers in their last 2 games. The Warriors just haven't been the same team this year and the Celtics have been rolling as they are the best team in the NBA right now, looking to hold onto that too. The Celtics have looked weaker on the road this season but they have still played great in their road games and they will bring their best effort to beat the Warriors in San Francisco. The best way to place a bet here is on the Celtics to cover the spread in this game. 

Celtics Warriors Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Tuesday, December 19, 2023 (10:00 pm ET start time) is Celtics 114 Warriors 105.

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Boston Celtics: 2-7 ATS as a road favorite. 2-7 ATS in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 220. 11-20 ATS after 2 consecutive covers as a favorite. 10-4 UNDER as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points. 16-9 UNDER against Pacific division opponents. 10-5 UNDER after playing 4 consecutive home games.

Golden State Warriors: 8-2 ATS as a home underdog. 28-16 ATS in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 230. 9-2 UNDER as a home underdog. 28-13 UNDER in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 230. 7-2 UNDER off a road no-cover where the team won straight up as a favorite. 

Boston Celtics:  L. Kornet (C) Late Dec - Groin.

Golden State Warriors:  D. Green (PF) Early Jan - Suspension. G. Payton II (PG) Late Dec - Calf.

“I think we're starting to play what I would call Celtic basketball. From a mentality standpoint, from a toughness standpoint, from defensive standpoint and identity.” - Joe Mazzulla after his team’s win against the Magic in their game on Sunday.

“We can’t rely on Steph to bail us out on every single night. It was a tough night for him, but that’s what a team is supposed to be about. Everybody filling in for each other, different guys stepping up each night. That’s a great sign, because he’s carried us for long enough this year. We need to give him more help.” - Steve Kerr after his team’s win against the Trail Blazers in their game on Sunday.

PG Jrue Holiday

SG Derrick White

SF Jaylen Brown

PF Jayson Tatum

C Kristaps Porzingis

PG Stephen Curry

SG Brandin Podziemski

SF Klay Thompson

PF Jonathan Kuminga 

C Kevon Looney

PPG: J. Tatum (27.3)

APG: D. White (5.1)

Reb/G: J. Tatum (8.7)

PPG: S. Curry (28)

APG: C. Paul (7.4)

Reb/G: K. Looney (8)

Coaches:

Boston Celtics: Joe Mazzulla (2nd season)

Golden State Warriors: Steve Kerr (10th season)