The Boston Celtics (47-12) are set to host the Golden State Warriors (32-27) in a cross-conference battle on Sunday afternoon. The Celtics are comfortably leading the Eastern Conference by eight games. On the flip side, Golden State is fighting to improve its standings in the West. The Warriors are currently the No. 9 seed and fighting for their postseason lives.
Tip-off is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET at TD Garden in Boston. The Celtics are 10-point favorites in the latest Warriors vs. Celtics odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 229.5. Before making any Celtics vs. Warriors picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from the proven computer model at SportsLine.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past five-plus seasons. The model enters Week 19 of the 2023-24 NBA season on a sizzling 63-39 roll on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning more than $2,200. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Warriors vs. Celtics. You can visit SportsLine now to see the picks. Here are several NBA betting lines and trends for Celtics vs. Warriors:
- Warriors vs. Celtics spread: Boston -10
- Warriors vs. Celtics over/under: 229.5 points
- Warriors vs. Celtics money line: Boston -480, Golden State +362
- GS: The Warriors are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games
- BOS: The Celtics are 5-0 ATS in their last five games
- Warriors vs. Celtics picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the Warriors can cover
Stephen Curry thrives in any area on the floor. Curry has limitless shooting range and is always flying around the court to create space from defenders. The four-time NBA Champion is eighth in the NBA in scoring (27.5) and shoots 41% from downtown. On Thursday against the Knicks, Curry finished with 31 points and 11 boards.
Forward Jonathan Kuminga is an athletic, downhill scoring threat. Kuminga can easily soar above the rack and finish with either hand. The 21-year-old averages 15.7 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. In his previous outing, Kuminga dropped 24 points and six rebounds. See who to back at SportsLine.
Why the Celtics can cover
Guard Jaylen Brown gives the Celtics an athletic and aggressive scorer. Brown can get into the lane with ease but also has a smooth mid-range jumper to keep defenders honest. Brown averages 22.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. In his last game, Brown racked up 25 points, seven rebounds, and five assists.
Guard Jrue Holiday is a model of consistency in the backcourt. Holiday plays elite defense and has good court vision to get his teammates involved. The UCLA product logs 13.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game. Holiday's effectiveness on both ends of the floor is a big reason why the Celtics are 10-0 in their last 10 games. See who to back at SportsLine.
How to make Celtics vs. Warriors picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting the teams to combine for 234 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits over 60% of the time. You can only see the picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Warriors vs. Celtics, and which side of the spread hits over 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model on a 63-39 roll on top-rated NBA picks this season, and find out.