Celtics vs. Warriors Betting Info, Odds and Picks (February 2, 2021)

On the whole, the Warriors are significantly better than one year ago.  Stephen Curry’s return has been just what the doctor ordered.  Curry missed nearly all of the 2019-20 season.  As a result, Golden State suffered one of the most significant NBA betting collapses in history.  Warriors coach Steve Kerr has lost nearly all key pieces from his dynasty team.  Curry is the only notable figure remaining.  Golden State lacks the supporting cast for Curry that led to championships.  Thus far, the Celtics are keeping themselves above water.  But coach Brad Stevens’ team is not flashing a championship pose.

Boston Celtics at Golden State Warriors CashBet Wagering Analysis

Starting with recent performance will online sportsbook activity split between these teams.  Sharps will lean Boston based on defense and a more favorable road team price.  Golden State’s ineffective defense will send additional business to the Celtics.  Meanwhile, Golden State will draw squares based on Stephen Curry’s star power.  Casual gamblers are consistently comfortable with home teams.

Sluggish Offense Holds Boston Back

Boston has covered three of their last four games.  Also, the Celtics have gone under the Betting on NBA total in three of their previous four contests.  Boston is 10-8 straight up and against the spread with 9-9 on totals.  Accordingly, the Celtics rank 16^th for scoring offense and 8^th for points allowed.  Boston is third in the Atlantic Division standings.

Namely, guard Jaylen Brown leads Boston with 27.1 points per game.  Forward Jayson Tatum adds 26.8 points and seven rebounds per outing.  Tatum missed five games in January due to COVID.  Yet coach Brad Stevens kept the team afloat.

Not So Golden State of Defense

Late on, the Warriors have covered three of their last four games.  Four of their last six games went over the pro basketball betting total.  Golden State is 11-9 straight up, 10-10 against the spread, and 9-11 under the total.  Overall, the Warriors rank 13^th for scoring offense and 23^rd for points allowed.  Golden State is in fourth place in the Pacific Division.

Naturally, guard Stephen Curry leads Golden State with 27.7 points and 6.1 assists per game.  Forward Andrew Wiggins adds 17.9 points per game.  That discrepancy illustrates the Warriors’ lack of secondary scoring for Curry.

Boston Celtics at Golden State Warriors Against the Spread

To summarize, Boston is 61-42-4 against the spread.  On the road, the Celtics are 24-16-2 on the board.  Against the Western Conference, Boston is 20-11-1 vs. the line.

Overall, the Celtics are 50-56-1 under the total.  Boston is 20-22 to the under on the road.  And then against the Eastern Conference, the Celtics are 13-19 under the number.

In all games, the Warriors are 41-44 against the spread. And then at home, Golden State is 22-24 vs. the odds.  The Warriors are 14-16 on the board against the Eastern Conference.

Golden State is 39-46 under the spread in all games.  Specifically, at home, the Warriors are 21-25 under the line.  Against the Eastern Conference, Golden State is 13-17 to the under.

In this head-to-head basketball betting series, Boston has covered five of their last seven over the Warriors.  Nine consecutive games between these teams went under the total.  And then at Golden State, the Celtics have paid in five of their last six visits.  The previous five meetings in this series at Golden State stayed under the total.

Boston Celtics at Golden State Warriors CashBet Free Pick  

As was previously noted, the Celtics boss the payout window in this NBA gambling series.  Golden State is a one-man team.  Contrarily Boston epitomizes the best of team basketball.  More emphatically, the Warriors’ lack of supporting cast for Curry is terrible for this matchup.

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