Boston Celtics vs. Golden State Warriors 1/20/25 – The Boston Celtics (29-13) will play against the Golden State Warriors (21-20) on the 20 of January at the Chase Center. Both teams are to be watched closely as they all have one goal – a championship title. However, as it currently stands, the two teams are both unsafe. While Warriors are looking for playoff piece in the West, the Celtics have already captured the Eastern Conference lead. In case you seek intense action and strategic plays, this game should be a must watch. More with NBA free predictions should be looked closely as this game gets closer.
| When: | Monday, January 20, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | Chase Center, San Francisco, CA |
| TV: | TNT, truTV, Max |
| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
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— Boston Celtics (@celtics) January 19, 2025
The Celtics come in as clear favorites with a -300 moneyline, reflecting their superior record and depth. The Warriors, however, are a dangerous underdog, boasting a +250 moneyline that could entice risk-takers. Boston’s -7.5 spread indicates confidence in their ability to dominate, while the total of 223.5 leans towards a moderately high-scoring game. Bettors should consider Boston’s struggles against the spread (1-4 ATS in their last 5 games) and Golden State’s home-court advantage when making their picks.
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Celtics | -7.5 (-115) | Over 223.5 (-115) | -300 |  |
| Warriors | +7.5 (-105) | Under 223.5 (-105) | +250 | |
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Jayson Tatum (SF) vs. Andrew Wiggins (SF)
Jayson Tatum has been the powerhouse in the current season, with an average of 27.7 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game. This puts him amoung the most versatile stars of the league. Mid range and beyond the arc scorers are hard to defend, and Tatum is one of them. Simultaneously, he is an offensive powerhouse, so defensive blocks and shooting slumps are points of concern. It will be vital for Tatum to set the tone against the golden state’s agile defense because his performance is essential.
As for Andrew Wiggins, on the other side, he is a steady scorer combined with superb defense. Wiggins averages 17.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game and so has been critical in allowing the warriors remain competitive. His ability to guard against several positions is a strength that might be challenged by Tatum. While Wiggins might have improved in his offensive gameplay, he will still need to excel in another area because the warriors need all the help they can get.
Boston Celtics Analysis
The last 5 games Boston has been inconsistent with a record of 2-3 with losses coming from Atlanta, Toronto and Sacramento. They only managed to beat Orlando (121-94) and New Orleans (120-119). Boston has not been able to fully utilize their offensive power as their head start Tatum leads in most areas. Some obvious crucial games have been lost by the Celtics because of Tatum’s defensive lapse. Seeing that Boston does tend to choke while away from playing at home (hasn’t scored OVER in 8 out of their last 9 road games) is another recipe for unpredictability in this match.
Golden State Warriors Analysis
The Warriors took home some momentum into this game after winning three out of the last five. Their most notable victory was defeating Washington 122-114, with strong support from Wiggins and Klay Thompson. Yet, losing matches against Toronto and Indiana showed their inconsistency. Golden State hasn’t lost tempo at home (OVER in 4 of their last 5 home games), and that could help them against a struggling Boston side.
Trends
Boston Celtics Betting Trends
Boston are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston’s last 8 games.
Boston are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games against Golden State.
Boston are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games against Golden State.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Boston’s last 9 games on the road.
Golden State Warriors Betting Trends
Golden State are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State’s last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Golden State’s last 8 games against Boston.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Golden State’s last 5 games at home.
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Golden State’s last 12 games when playing at home against Boston.
Boston Celtics vs. Golden State Warriors Betting Prediction
With Boston’s powerful offense going up against a Warriors team that relies heavily on home court, this has all the makings of a classic game. The Celtics have struggled against the spread as of late while on the other hand, Golden State is good at keeping games closer, so we can expect a tightly contested face off in the upcoming matchup. This premium matchup selection is tipped in favor of Golden State, despite being the underdogs, because of their history of success against Boston.
For bettors, Boston’s road struggles coupled with Golden State’s inconsistent scoring create a lower scoring affair, which makes the UNDER(223.5) sound promising. The inconsistent trends that both teams have displayed makes the gamble worthy. So prop bets on Tatum’s points or Wiggins’ rebounds might even help score the value. Sign up today to make your NBA betting prediction!
Score Prediction: Boston Celtics 112, Golden State Warriors 106.
