Boston Celtics vs. Golden State Warriors Prediction, NBA Odds
The Celtics open a four-game western swing after going unbeaten during their recent five-game home stand, but have been outclassed during their current road swoon that features back-to-back losses by double-digit margins. The Warriors are enjoying their first two-game overall win streak since the second week of the current campaign after rolling to a 118-114 win in Portland on Sunday, and have also overcome a season-opening swoon at home with five straight victories at Chase Center.
The Celtics’ road woes have now dampened the club on the Tuesday NBA odds, where they lead the way as 5.5-point road favourites. The Warriors are listed as +185 home underdogs on the NBA moneyline, and the total is listed at 232.5.
Celtics vs. Warriors NBA Betting Odds
The Celtics hit the road sporting a sparkling 14-0 straight up home record that has been key in their rise to the top of the NBA standings. However, they have produced streaky results while compiling a middling 6-5 SU record on the road. The club has seen their three recent road defeats come by an average margin of 10 points per game and have seen their against the spread record on the road tumble to 2-7-2 while failing to cover in each of their past five away dates. Consistent results have also eluded them in recent dates with the Warriors, winning just two of their past four meetings while going just 1-2-1 ATS. However, they have claimed victory in six of their past eight visits to the Bay Area, with the UNDER going 8-0 in that stretch. The Warriors have paid out as home chalk in each of their five recent home wins, but are winless in two dates as home underdogs this season, snapping an impressive 12-1 SU run in their previous 13 as home dogs.
Boston Celtics
The Celtics faced little resistance while sweeping their just completed five-game home stand, capped by Sunday’s 114-97 rout of the Orlando Magic. The club earned Sunday’s victory with contributions from the entire starting lineup. All five starters recorded double-digit point totals, led by Jaylen Brown, who dropped a team-high 31 points and has now reached 30 points twice in six outings. Jayson Tatum remains the top producer on the club with 27.3 points and 8.7 rebounds per game. Tatum has also piled up 34.3 points per game over his past three road appearances, and offers intriguing value as a +110 bet to record OVER 2.5 three-pointers. However, the Celtics could be missing big man Kristaps Porzingis, who is questionable due to a calf injury.
Golden State Warriors
The Warriors escaped Portland with a 118-114 victory on Sunday despite seeing Stephen Curry endure his worst outing of the season. Curry shot just 2-for-12 from the floor and 0-for-8 from three-point country to end the evening with just seven points. Fortunately, Klay Thompson was there to pick up the slack with a team-high 28 points, and has now averaged 27.3 points over his past three games. Limited to single-digit point totals in six of his past eight appearances, the chances of Chris Paul turning things around are limited by an illness that likely make him a game-time decision on Tuesday night.
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