Celtics vs. Warriors Game 5 Betting Predictions

Boston Celtics (65-39 SU, 57-44-3 ATS) vs. Golden State Warriors (67-35 SU, 52-46-4 ATS)

When: Monday June 13 2022, 09:00 PM (ET)

Where: Chase Center, San Francisco, California

TV: ABC

Point Spread: BOS +4/GSW -4 (Opened GSW -3.5 at BAS – Stop overpaying for odds! Bet on games at -105 here!)

Total: 212 (Opened at 212)

Money Line: Boston Celtics 139/Golden State Warriors -166

Power Rating: GSW -5

Probable Starting Lineups

Boston Celtics PG Marcus Smart, SG Jaylen Brown, SF Jayson Tatum, PF Al Horford, C Robert Williams Q

Golden State Warriors PG Stephen Curry, SG Klay Thompson, SF Andrew Wiggins, PF Draymond Green, C Kevon Looney

Key Injuries

Boston Celtics
Robert Williams III: Knee (PROBABLE)

Golden State Warriors
Otto Porter Jr.: Foot (QUESTIONABLE)
Andre Iguodala: Knee (QUESTIONABLE)
James Wiseman: Knee (OUT)

The Golden State Warriors host the Boston Celtics in game 5 of the NBA Finals. Tip-off is set for 09:00 PM ET at the Chase Center.

Recent Form

The Boston Celtics come into this game with an overall record of 51-31, placing them 4th in the Eastern Conference. So far, Boston is above .500 on the road, holding a record of 31-21. Over their last five games, the Celtics have played well, picking up 3 wins. In this stretch, Boston’s offense is scoring right in line with their season average, putting up 104.0 points per game. Combined, the Celtics’ last five opponents are giving up 106.0 points per contest. The Celtics have been picking up wins while holding opponents to an average of 104.0 points per game, similar to their season average of 103.9. In the Boston Celtics’ most recent game, the team fell to Golden State by a score of 107-97.

The Golden State Warriors come into this game with an overall record of 53-29, placing them 3rd in the Western Conference. So far, Golden State is above .500 at home, holding a record of 41-11. The Warriors have played well over their last five games, picking up 3 wins. In this stretch, Golden State’s offense is scoring right in line with their season average, putting up 108.0 points per game. Combined, the Warriors’ last five opponents are giving up 104.0 points per contest. The Warriors have been picking up victories while holding opponents to an average of 106.0 points per game, similar to their season average of 106.0. In the Golden State Warriors’ most recent game, Golden State took down Boston by a score of 107-97.

Individual Player Analysis

As Boston travels to take on the Golden State Warriors, the Celtics’ leading scorer is Jayson Tatum. Through 76 games, Tatum is averaging 26 points. On the season, he has surpassed his season average in 47.0% of his games. As Tatum gets set to take on the Warriors, he could be in line for a big game as Golden State is allowing their opponent’s top scorer to surpass their season average in 51.61% of their games. This figure places them 21st among NBA defenses. On the other side, Stephen Curry leads the Warriors in scoring, averaging 25 points across his 64 games. Throughout the season, Curry has outscored his season average in 45.0% of his outings. Given that Boston’s defense has struggled to slow down their opponent’s top scorers, Stephen Curry should be in line for a big performance. So far, the Celtics have allowed their opponent’s top scorer to surpass their season average in 51.43% of their games, giving them a rank of 20th among NBA defenses.

Matchup Analysis

Heading into this matchup, the Boston Celtics are the more efficient team on both ends of the court. This scenario has taken place in 32 of Boston’s 41 games, leading to a winning percentage of 62%. So far, the Golden State Warriors have played 41 games as the inferior offensive and defensive unit. In these instances, they have lost 41 times, by an average margin of -15.0 points.

The Historicals

Heading into today’s matchup, the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors have met up for 6 games. In their last meeting, Golden State picked up a 107-97 win.

How the Public is Betting the Celtics vs Warriors

67% are betting the Warriors against the spread.

52% are wagering on the game to go over the posted total of 212

Betting Trends Worth Noting

• The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Boston’s last 9 games when playing on the road against Golden State
• Boston is 13-2 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
• Golden State is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home
• The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Golden State’s last 9 games when playing at home against Boston

Joe’s Pick to Cover the Spread

The Golden State Warriors come into game 5 of the NBA Finals as the 4-point favorite on the spread. In game 4, Stephen Curry carried the Warriors to a win, scoring 43 points in 41 minutes of action. A lot of his work came in the second half, in which Golden State outscored Boston by 15 points. On the other side, everyone is waiting for Jayson Tatum to come up with a signature performance in his first trip to the NBA Finals. However, throughout the playoffs, the Celtics have not been fazed by having to come up with a big win on the road. Look for Boston to cover the spread as the 4-point underdogs. Bet your Celtics vs. Warriors prediction and ALL your sports bets for FREE this week by taking advantage of a 100% real cash bonus on your first deposit up to $500 when you use bonus code PREDICTEM at Betnow Sportsbook!