Tonight, the Golden State Warriors (12-14, 11-15 ATS) host the Boston Celtics (20-5, 12-11-2 ATS) in the first meeting of the 2023-24 NBA season; preview, odds, picks, predictions, and injuries for the Celtics vs Warriors matchup are here. Sportsbooks show the Celtics as 5.5-point road favorites. BetOnline odds are below.
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- π 2023-24 NBA Regular Season Matchup: Boston Celtics @ Golden State Warriors
- π 2023-24 NBA Regular Season Game Date: Tuesday, December 19, 2023
- πΒ What time is Celtics vs. Warriors Game: 10 p.m. ET
- π Where is Celtics vs. Warriors Game: Chase Center | San Francisco, California
- πΊΒ TV Channel(s): NBC Sports Boston, TNT
- π»Β Free 2023-24 NBA Season Game Live Stream:Β Jazz Sports
- π²Β 2023-24 NBA Season Game Odds: Celtics -5.5 (-113) | Warriors +5.5 (-107)
Celtics vs. Warriors Odds
Celtics vs. Warriors Predictions
Heading into Tuesday nightβs interconference matchup, the Celtics are 6-5 on the road and have suffered three-straight losses away from TD Garden. Though, Boston is still 8-2 in its last 10 games.
The Celtics are averaging 118.1 points, 45.5 rebounds, 24.7 assists, 8.2 steals and 7.2 blocks per game while shooting 48.4% from the field. Boston averages 13 turnovers per game and is 6-2 when turning the ball over less than opponents.
Through 25 games, Jayson Tatum leads the Celtics in scoring and rebounding, averaging 27.3 points and 8.7 boards per game. Derrick White is also averaging team highs of 5.1 assists and 1.3 steals per contest.
As for the Warriors, theyβre 6-6 in their last 12 home games. Golden State is 5-5 in its past 10 games and is averaging 119 points, 47.1 rebounds, 27.8 assists, 6.2 steals, and 3.3 blocks per game while shooting 46.9% from the floor.
Stephen Curry leads the Warriors with 28 points per game.
Per ESPNβs Basketball Power Index, the Celtics hold a 63.7% chance of defeating Golden State. Considering Chris Paul (illness) is questionable and Draymond Green (suspension) is out indefinitely, Boston has the edge tonight.
The Cβs might not be able to contain Curry, but Klay Thompson is a different story.
Celtics vs. Warriors Injuries
Boston Celtics Injury Report
C Kristaps Porzingis (calf; questionable) | PF Luke Kornet (groin; out indefinitely)
Golden State Warriors Injury Report
PG Chris Paul (illness; questionable) | PF…