The Golden State Warriors’ dynasty remains alive and well. After a two-year absence from the NBA Finals, Steph Curry and the Warriors are playing for the NBA championship for the sixth time in eight seasons. The Warriors face the Boston Celtics, champions of the Eastern Conference, in the best-of-7 series. Game 1 is June 2 in San Francisco.
The Warriors are 3-2 in NBA Finals series helmed by Curry. The Celtics, one of the more decorated franchises in NBA history, make their first appearance in the final round since 2010.
Golden State and Boston split their season series, each winning on the road. The March 16 matchup, won by the Celtics 110-88, was marred when Marcus Smart dove into the leg of Curry going for a loose ball, causing the superstar to miss the final 12 games of the regular season.
Ahead of Game 1 on Thursday, let’s break down the series and make our NBA picks to back on betting apps.
NBA Finals Celtics vs Warriors Series Odds
| Market | Warriors Odds | Celtics Odds |
| To Win Series | -150 | +130 |
| To Win 4-0 | +1200 | +1400 |
| To Win 4-1 | +450 | +900 |
| To Win 4-2 | +550 | +370 |
| To Win 4-3 | +310 | +650 |
| Total Games Played | 7 Games | 6 Games | 5 Games | 4 Games |
| Odds | +180 | +200 | +290 | +650 |
NBA Finals Betting Tips
Marcus Smart Key
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have been the 1-2 punch for the Celtics and that includes the two games vs. Golden State. But Smart averaged 19.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 8.0 assists vs. the Warriors this year.
In the regular season he was at 12.1/3.8/5.9, but in these playoffs he is at 15.0/4.2/6.5. He’s picked up his game in the postseason and was already great vs. Golden State.
Defensive Holes
Boston ranks No. 1 in the NBA in fewest points allowed while Golden State is a solid third. But each has issues vs. specific positions. The Celtics allowed the fourth-most production to power forwards and eighth-most to small forwards – good news for Jonathan Kuminga and Andrew…
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