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In a terrific matchup in Game 6 of the 2022 NBA Finals, the Golden State Warriors travel to TD Garden to play the Boston Celtics on Thursday night. The Warriors have won two games in a row and are looking to end that best-of-seven streak. Boston will be hungry to extend the streak, and the Celtics haven’t lost three straight games this calendar year, so it won’t be an easy ending for Golden State.
Tipoff is at 9:00 p.m. ET in Boston. Caesars Sportsbook lists Boston at -3.5 in the latest Warriors vs. Celtics odds. The over-under for the total score is set at 210.5. Before you hit Celtics vs. Warriors tips, be sure to check out the NBA Finals 2022 predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s trusted computer model.
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Now the model has its Warriors vs. Celtics picks and NBA playoff predictions set. You can now go to SportsLine to see the model selection. Here are some NBA odds and betting trends for Celtics vs. Warriors:
- Spread Warriors vs Celtics: Boston -3.5
- Warriors vs. Celtics Over-Under: 210.5 points
- Warriors vs. Celtics moneyline: Boston -160, Golden State +140
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- BOS: The Celtics are 5-0 ATS in their last five Thursday games
- GS: The Warriors are 8-3 ATS overall in their last 11 games
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Why the Celtics can mark
Forward Jayson Tatum is an all-round talent for the Celtics. Tatum can easily get a bucket on all three levels and has the foresight to find the open man. The Duke product has a smooth looking mid and 3 point land jumper. Tatum also has long arms and plays solid defense. The three-time All-Star averages 23.2 points, 7.6 rebounds and seven assists per game. In Game 5, Tatum had 27 points, 10 rebounds and four assists.
Williams gives Boston a physical presence at depth. He’s a defensive beast who plays with outstanding commitment. He can change and defend several positions. The Texas A&M is a glass cleaner and an excellent rebounder. He’s taken down more than eight boards in three straight games while averaging 2.4 blocks per game.
Why the Warriors can cover
Golden State has been in this position before and will look to capitalize on it again. The Warriors are looking to secure a win and win their fourth title in eight years. The Warriors offense is explosive with playmakers and shooters all over the place. They finished second in scoring (112.3) in the 2022 NBA playoffs while shooting 37 percent from downtown.
This squad has a lot of championship experience and it showed in this duel. While Boston leads the series 2-1, the Warriors have won two straight games and now lead 3-2. Guards Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson are elite marksmen who have dominated major competitions.
How to make Celtics vs. Warriors picks
SportsLine’s model tilts across the total, projecting 213 combined points. The model also says that one side of the variance is true in nearly 60 percent of the simulations. This NBA Finals selection is exclusive to SportsLine.
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