Two heavyweights face Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Finals when the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors play Thursday night at 9 p.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists Golden State as the 3.5-point favorite in the last chances of the Celtics vs. Warriors, while the Over-Under is set at 211.5 (see updated odds for each game this week on our NBA odds page).
Before choosing Celtics vs. Warriors, YOU should check out the NBA predictions for the SportsLine Projection Model.
The SportsLine projection model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has generated more than $ 10,000 in profits for the $ 100 players in their best NBA picks over the past three seasons. The model enters the 2022 NBA Finals with an impressive 88-59 in all NBA top picks, with a return of over $ 2,200. Anyone who follows him has seen GREAT returns!
The model knows that Boston striker Jayson Tatum is a three-tier scorer with a lot of moves to beat his man. Tatum has solid handles while being able to reduce open man. The Duke product is an instinctive force that constantly comes to its places on the track. Tatum is averaging 27 points for the best team along with 6.7 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game during the 2022 NBA Playoffs.
The model also knows that Golden State Guard Stephen Curry is an offensive killer because of his elite rank and shooting ability. Curry will climb from anywhere with the utmost confidence. The eight-time All-Star is extremely creative as a passer and seeks to orchestrate the Warriors’ attack. Curry can fire any defender one by one with ease. The three-time NBA champion leads the team in goals (25.9) and steals (1.1) as he shoots 38 percent from downtown.
Now, he has his eye on Celtics vs. Warriors. We can tell you that the model leans over the total, and also says that one side of the scatter comes in over 60% of the simulations! You absolutely need to see it before blocking any NBA selection.
Who wins the Celtics against the Warriors? And which side of the spread reaches more than 60% of the simulations? … Join SportsLine right now to find out which side of the Celtics Vs. Warriors should be all around Thursday, all from the model in a list of NBA picks!
Here are the selections of the Celtics vs Warriors computer. Simulations are performed every 15 minutes and are subject to change. SportsLine members can always get the latest choices on the game preview page.
Boston Celtics vs. Golden State Warriors | 6/02 | 9pm ET (see Celtics vs. Heat tickets on StubHub)
Against Extension
Choose: Warriors -3.5Golden State covers 66 percent of the simulations
Below
Choose: more than 211.5 The Over comes in 51% of the simulations
Expected final score: Warriors 111, Celtics 102
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