Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors Odds, Lines, Picks & Predictions – NBA, Mar. 16

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 16, 2022, 4:11 PM
  • The Warriors (43-17) are -1.5 favorites vs. the Celtics (35-26)
  • Total (Over/Under): 218.5 points
  • Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 10:00pm EDT
  • Watch the game on NBCS-BA & NBCS-BOS

The Boston Celtics visit Chase Center to take on the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00pm EDT in San Francisco.

The Warriors are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).

So far this NBA season, the Celtics are 33-33 against the spread, while the Warriors are 34-30 against the spread.

The Celtics vs Warriors Over/Under is 218.5 total points for the game.


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Celtics vs. Warriors Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Boston Celtics+1.5 -105O 218.5 -115110
Golden State Warriors -1.5 -115U 218.5 -115-130

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone:

  • 33-33 against the Spread (-3.3 Units / -4.35% ROI)
  • 41-28 against the Moneyline (-9.15 Units / -5.41% ROI)
  • 31-37 against the Over for game total points (-9.7 Units / -12.78% ROI)
  • 37-31 against the Under for game total points (+2.9 Units / 3.82% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1Q Spread in 15 of their last 20 away games (+12.80 Units / 57% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 16 away games (+9.42 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 4Q Spread in 18 of their last 28 games (+9.15 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 3Q Spread in 20 of their last 30 away games (+8.85 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the Team Total Under in 24 of their last 39 games (+8.55 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only covered the 2Q Game Total Over in 24 of their last 62 games (-17.35 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only covered the Team Total Over in 23 of their last 57 games (-16.23 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only covered the 4Q Game Total Under in 10 of their last 28 games (-8.67 Units / -28% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Warriors have gone:

  • 34-30 against the Spread (+0.95 Units / 1.27% ROI)
  • 46-22 against the Moneyline (-4.65 Units / -1.88% ROI)
  • 29-37 against the Over for game total points (-11.7 Units / -15.65% ROI)
  • 37-29 against the Under for game total points (+5.1 Units / 6.81% ROI)
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Boston Celtics: Keys to the Game vs. the Golden State Warriors

Golden State Warriors: Keys to the Game vs. the Boston Celtics

The Warriors are 15-6 (.714) when allowing 15 or more second chance points this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .468

The Warriors were 36-8 (.818) when scoring 110 or more points last season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .677

The Warriors are 12-5 (.706) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .514

The Warriors are 17-5 (.773) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .492

Injury Report: Warriors vs. CelticsWednesday‘s Game, Mar. 16

  • Gary Payton II (Warriors): Payton II is out for Wednesday’s (Mar. 16) game against Boston.
  • Andrew Wiggins (Warriors): Wiggins is questionable for Wednesday’s (Mar. 16) game against Boston.
  • Andre Iguodala (Warriors): Iguodala has not played since Feb. 7 and no timetable has been announced for his return.
  • James Wiseman (Warriors): The Warriors announced that Wiseman has been cleared to participate in full team practices, but a timetable for his return to game action has not been determined.
  • Aaron Nesmith (Celtics): Nesmith is out for Wednesday’s (Mar. 16) game against Golden State.

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics had 20.6 free throw attempts per game last season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.8

The Celtics are shooting 82% from the free throw line (773/946) this season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 77%

The Celtics averaged 1.33 points per shot (4,061 points/3,058 shots) in the second half last season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.28

The Celtics have averaged 10.5 offensive rebounds per game (1,244 rebounds/118 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.0

Golden State Warriors Offensive Stats & Trends

The Warriors averaged 7.8 offensive rebounds per game (561 rebounds/72 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 9.8

The Warriors have averaged 15.0 turnovers per game (661 turnovers/44 games) this season — 2nd highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.2

The Warriors have made 14.3 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

The Warriors have averaged 13.5 assists per game (592 assists/44 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 11.5

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have blocked 259 shots this season — 4th most among NBA teams

The Celtics have averaged 5.4 blocks per game (315 blocks/58 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Celtics blocked 374 shots last season — 6th most among NBA teams

The Celtics have blocked 633 shots since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th most among NBA teams

Golden State Warriors Defensive Stats & Trends

The Warriors have averaged 9.5 steals per game (420 steals/44 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Warriors have averaged 36.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,603 rebounds/44 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.3

The Warriors have 1,001 steals since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd most among NBA teams

The Warriors have averaged 8.8 steals per game (513 steals/58 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6


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