Anyone looking to write the obituaries for the Golden State Warriors dynasty had to keep things locked away for a few more days anyway. How Golden State bounced back was all based on grit. Anyone who knows how to bet on NBA saw the Warriors gain a 13-rebound edge on Boston in Game 4. Check the Celtics at Warriors Betting Analysis below.
Without getting as many extra opportunities as they did earlier in the season, the Boston Celtics struggled to knock down shots. Boston lost Game 4 despite holding Golden State below 35 percent from the perimeter. The Celtics, who had traditionally dominated the fourth quarter in this series, saw their success in the final quarter dry up. Golden State outscored Boston by nine points in the fourth quarter to seal the 10-point win.
The question is which team will be able to dominate the boards in Game 5?
Last game records
Golden State beat Boston 107-97 in Game 4 Friday night in Boston. The Warriors and Celtics are tied at 2-2 in the series.
Matchup Information
Celtics at Warriors Betting Analysis
Boston Analysis
Celtics forward Jayson Tatum considered his outstanding postseason by putting up a team-high 23 points, grabbing 11 rebounds and handing out six assists. Boston, however, had a tough shooting night. The Celtics shot 40 percent (34-of-85) from the field and 73.7 percent (14-of-19) from the free-throw line.
Boston also gave the ball away 15 times. The Celtics did have four players score in double figures. Jaylen Brown (21 points), Marcus Smart (18) and Derrick White (16) also went over double figures for the Celtics. Boston will be looking to get more out of Al Horford, who scored eight points and pulled down six rebounds in 28 minutes of play.
NBA matchups show the Celtics’ defense didn’t have a hard time in Game 4. Boston only committed 17 fouls, which was four fewer than Golden State.
Golden State Analysis
Warriors guard Steph Curry kept building his case for why he is one of the best players in NBA history. While not a must-win, Golden State would have been in a difficult spot had it lost Game 4 in Boston. Curry responded by scoring 43 points and grabbing 10 rebounds to lead a spirited victory.
Anyone making NBA picks will notice Golden State didn’t shoot great from the perimeter in Game 4. The Warriors knocked down 34.9 percent (15-of-43) of their shots from beyond the 3-point line. Andrew Wiggins stepped up and had a monster game for Golden State.
Wiggins scored 17 points and grabbed a game-high 16 rebounds. Klay Thompson (18 points) and Jordan Poole (14) also finished in double figures for the Warriors. Golden State finished with a 38-32 edge in points in the paint. The Warriors also finished with a 55-42 advantage in rebounding, including 16-11 on the offensive glass.
Updates
Golden State small forward Otto Porter Jr. is listed as day-to-day. Andrew Iguodala is also listed as day-to-day. Boston center Robert Williams III is questionable for Game 5 against the Warriors with left-knee soreness.
- Boston is 57-44-3 against the spread.
- Golden State is 52-46-4 against the spread.
- The over is 51-52-1 in the Celtics’ games this season.
- The over is 47-53-2 in the Warriors’ games this season.
- Golden State is 31-33-2 against the spread following a win.
- Boston is 16-22 against the spread following a loss.
Celtics at Warriors Betting Preview
NBA betting odds have Golden State as a four-point favorite. The Warriors are -165 on the moneyline, while Boston is +138. The over/under is set at 212 points.
Celtics at Warriors Betting Prediction
Golden State has grabbed the momentum back, if ever so briefly with its Game 4 victory. The Celtics won’t be a team easily intimidated by playing away from home. Boston is only 6-5 at home in the playoffs. The Celtics are 8-3 away from their home court.
However, Boston has shown in this series that it has a difficult time matching Golden State on the glass. The Celtics’ defense will keep them in this game until what should be a tense fourth quarter. Boston showed in the last game that it isn’t always inclined to dominate the final quarter.
Golden State will win this one and head back to Boston with a chance to close out the series.
How to bet on Celtics at Warriors
Bet Warriors -4.
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