The Boston Celtics meet the Golden State Warriors for Game 2 of their two-game regular-season series, as Week 22 of the 2021-22 NBA season comes to an end with this interconference showdown from the Chase Arena and San Francisco. Golden State defeated Boston the first time these teams met, winning 111-107 in Boston on December 17, so let’s see what’s the best Celtics vs. Warriors betting pick for Wednesday evening.
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Celtics vs Warriors Betting Pick
This game will be played at the Chase Arena in San Francisco at 10:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 16, 2022.
Why Bet The Celtics:
✅ While losing the previous meeting between these teams, the Boston Celtics have defeated Golden State seven out of the last 10 times. That includes going 4-1 in the last five meetings in San Francisco. The Celtics had won five straight contests against the Warriors until the loss on December 17.
✅ The Boston Celtics lost their last game, ending a five-game winning streak. The Celtics are 16-3 in their last 19 games and have had winning streaks of nine- and five-games.
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✅ The Boston Celtics are only 17-16 on the road, but have recently turned things around, going 9-2 in their last 11 road games. The Celtics are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games on the road.
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics (41-28; 35-33-1 ATS) lost to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, 95-92. That snapped a five-game winning streak for the team, but they are still red-hot, going 16-3 over their last 19 games. Boston is 17-16 on the road and is 7-3 in their last 10 games. The Celtics are currently in fifth place in the Eastern Conference, within two games of three of the teams ahead of them.
It was a tough day shooting that doomed the Celtics, as they connected on just 37.5% of their shots, including 24.3% (9-37) from the three-point range. All five starters scored in double digits, led by Jayson Tatum with 21 points and 11 rebounds. Tatum leads the club at 26.8 points and 8.2 rebounds per game. Boston is one of the best defensive teams in the NBA, third overall in points allowed per game (103.9) and first in opponent field-goal percentage (43.1%).
Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors (47-22; 35-30-4 ATS) defeated the Washington Wizards on Monday, 126-112. That was the fourth straight victory for the Warriors, which comes on the heels of a five-game losing streak, making the team 5-5 in their last 10 games. Golden State is one of the best home teams in the NBA, recording a 29-7 record. The Warriors are tied for second in the Western Conference.
Golden State shot 53.6% in the victory over Washington, including going 18-45 (40.0%) from three-point range. Steph Curry led the way with 47 points, six rebounds, and six assists. Curry leads the club at 25.8 points per game and is chipping in 5.3 rebounds and 6.4 assists per game. The Warriors have also been excellent defensively, fifth in points allowed per game (105.0) and second in opponent field-goal percentage (43.8%).