NBA Betting: Golden State Warriors vs. Boston Celtics Overview and Analysis on ABC (April 17, 2021)

NBA Betting Warriors vs. Boston Celtics on ABC (April 17, 2021)

Steve Kerr and Brad Stevens are having a nightmare-type season. To illuminate, both are considered top NBA coaches. Kerr’s Warriors have no help for Stephen Curry. While the Celtics lack the marquee man needed for a deep playoff run. Golden State’s struggles with NBA Bets are of no surprise. Counter to that is a Celtics team expected to contend for the NBA championship. Boston is fighting for their playoff lives. While the Celtics hold a postseason position, they have no margin for error. Both the Warriors and Celtics are in the red this season. Gamblers feel burned by each team.

Golden State Warriors vs. Boston Celtics NBA Betting Information

Date and Time:Saturday, April 17, 2021, 8:30 p.m. ET
Location:TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
Warriors at Celtics TV Coverage:ABC
Warriors vs. Celtics Odds at SBG Sportsbook
TeamSpreadTotalML
Warriors+3½ (-110)228½ (-110)
Celtics-3½ (-110)228½ (-110)
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Golden State Warriors at Boston Celtics SBG Odds Overview

After all that championship domination, Golden State is a mere shell of themselves. The Warriors have lost considerable sports betting credibility with the masses. In turn, Boston has burned a lot of gamblers too. But another difference is that Boston has more recent success. And remains a playoff team.

Golden State Warriors Team Overview

Later on, the Warriors have covered three of their last four games. Four of their previous six games stayed under the total. Golden State is 26-28 straight up, 25-29 vs. the odds, and 22-32 under the total. NBA metrics show the Warriors 17th for scoring and 22nd for points allowed. Accordingly, the Warriors are two games out of the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.

Boston Celtics Team Overview

Boston is 28-26 straight up, 25-28-1 against the spread, and 26-28 under the total. Due to covering just one of their last four games. Eight of their previous nine games stayed under the number. In sum, the Celtics rank 15th in the NBA for the scoring offense and 10th in points allowed. Boston is two games ahead of Indiana for the final Eastern Conference playoff spot.

Golden State Warriors at Boston Celtics Betting Trends

  • Golden State is 10-16 against the spread vs. Eastern Conference teams
  • As a dog, the Warriors are 11-21 on the board
  • Golden State is 9-18 vs. the line away from home
  • Golden State is 10-17 under the total on the road
  • The Warriors are 10-16 to the under in non-conference games
  • As dogs, the Warriors are 14-18 under the number
  • Boston is 14-12-1 against the spread at home
  • The Celtics are 15-19-1 vs. the odds as chalk
  • Boston is 10-11-1 on the board against non-conference opponents
  • The Celtics are 11-16 under the total at TD Garden
  • Boston is 9-13 to the under against Western Conference teams
  • The Celtics are 14-21 under the number as favorites
  • Golden State has paid in only three of their last 13 games with Boston
  • The Celtics and Warriors went under in 11 of their last 12 meetings
  • The Warriors have covered just two of their last six visits to Boston
  • Golden State and Boston stayed under in their previous four games at TD Garden

Golden State Warriors at Boston Celtics SBG Free Picks

To begin with, the Warriors are a poor NBA Bets value as dogs. As mentioned earlier, Golden State has struggled to get the money at TD Garden. Boston has the deeper roster compared to the Warriors. Stephen Curry isn’t enough to carry Golden State.

Warriors at Celtics SBG Best Bet: Boston Celtics.