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Warriors vs Celtics: Boston Favored to Win Big in NBA Showdown

The Boston Celtics are set to face off against the Golden State Warriors in a highly anticipated NBA game. The Celtics, playing at home in TD Garden, are looking to extend their winning streak and solidify their position as one of the top teams in the league. Meanwhile, the Warriors are hoping to bounce back from a recent loss and prove that they can compete with the best.


SAN FRANCISCO, CA - DECEMBER 19:  Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics shoots the ball during the game against the Golden State Warriors on December 19, 2023 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

According to the latest betting data, the Celtics are heavily favored to win this matchup. The 3-way market shows odds of -550 for a Celtics victory, while the odds for a Warriors win stand at +425. This indicates that bookmakers believe there is a high probability of a Celtics victory. The opening odds were even more in favor of the Celtics at -600, but have since shifted slightly.


In the 2-way market, which eliminates the possibility of a draw, the odds for a Celtics win remain at -600 across multiple books such as MGM, DraftKings, FanDuel, and PointsBet. The odds for a Warriors win stand at +425. These odds suggest that bookmakers have confidence in the Celtics' ability to come out on top.


SAN FRANCISCO, CA - DECEMBER 19:  Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket during the game against the Golden State Warriors on December 19, 2023 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

The spread market offers another perspective on this game. The Celtics are favored by 11.5 points, with odds of -105 for covering the spread. On the other hand, the Warriors have an 11.5-point advantage with odds of -115 if they manage to beat the spread. This indicates that bookmakers expect a relatively one-sided game in favor of the Celtics.


As for the total points market, bookmakers have set an over/under line at 231.5 points. Bettors can wager on whether they believe there will be more or fewer than this number of points scored in total during the game. The current odds for both outcomes stand at -110.


SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 19: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball towards the basket against the Boston Celtics in the first half at Chase Center on December 19, 2023 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

It's worth noting that the consensus among bettors is evenly split between the Celtics and the Warriors in terms of the moneyline outcome. Both teams have a 50 percent chance of winning according to the betting percentages.


Overall, the betting data suggests that the Boston Celtics are heavily favored to win this game against the Golden State Warriors. The odds and lines indicate that bookmakers believe in the Celtics' ability to dominate their opponents. However, it's important to remember that anything can happen in sports, and the Warriors will be looking to prove themselves on the court.


Fans can catch all the action on ABC at 3:30 PM ET on March 3rd. It promises to be an exciting game between two talented teams vying for victory.

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