Warriors vs Celtics Game 3 Prediction and Odds

The championship battle will head to Boston for the third game between the Boston Celtics and the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, 8th June. The Celtics missed the chance of extending their lead as they faced a crushing loss in Game 2.

All the key players seemed to have a tough night. Al Horford, Robert Williams III, and Marcus Smart added just 2 points each. Jayson Tatum was the lone warrior with 28 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists. Derrick White added 12 points with 4 rebounds. The Celtics will look to bounce back strongly in front of the home fans in Game 3.

As expected, the Golden State Warriors came hard on their opposition in the second game and leveled the series. They seemed to learn from the previous mistakes and made sure the Celtics don’t get a single chance to make a comeback in that game from the decisive third quarter.

Stephen Curry was the top performer yet again with 29 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists. Jordan Poole had another successful night in the postseason as he added 17 points to his name. The Warriors will aim to put pressure on the Celtics from the beginning of the next game and try to get an important lead by winning Game 3.

Warriors vs Celtics Game 3 Prediction and Odds

Warriors vs Celtics Game 3 Prediction and Odds: Journey So Far

Warriors vs Celtics Game 3 Prediction and Odds: Postseason 2021-22 Stats

Celtics vs Warriors Prediction: History

Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics have met for a historic Finals in the 1963-64 season of the NBA. It is one of the most memorable clashes till now. The two basketball legends, Bill Russell (Celtics) and  Wilt Chamberlain (Warriors) were against each other in that clash. The Boston Celtics won that round with a series scoreline of 4-2.

Talking about the overall stats, the two teams have played a total of 346 regular-season games against each other. Celtics with 208 victories has been ahead of Golden State Warriors who have 138 regular-season victories against the Celtics.

Overall H2H in NBA Playoffs

Games: 25 |  Boston Celtics: 17 | Golden State Warriors: 8 

Last Meeting: The Golden State Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics with a score of 107-88 in Game 2 last Sunday, leveling the series at 1-1.

Celtics vs Warriors Odds: Predicted Lineup

Boston Celtics: Guard – Marcus Smart | Guard – Jaylen Brown | Forward – Jayson Tatum | Forward – Al Horford | Center – Robert Williams III

Golden State Warriors: Guard – Klay Thompson | Guard – Stephen Curry | Forward – Draymond Green | Forward – Andrew Wiggins | Forward – Draymond Green | Center – Kevon Looney

Warriors vs Celtics Game 3 Prediction and Odds: Predicted Winner 

After two games, both the teams must have got a good idea of the strengths and weaknesses of the opposition. This will surely make the next matchup a more interesting one. The Boston Celtics need to reassess their strategy before the important Game 3 on Wednesday. They are expected to make a good comeback in their home arena.

On the other hand, the Golden State Warriors won’t like to give the lead back to the Celtics. They will try to repeat the tactics of Game 3. As per the prediction and platforms, the Boston Celtics will start as the favorites for this fixture.

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