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Celtics vs. Warriors Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - March 18

Game day: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Game time: 7 p.m. ET
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Arena: TD Garden
Total: 216.5 points
Spread: Celtics -12
Moneyline: Celtics (-599), Warriors (+450)

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18 March 2026 By Data Skrive

The Boston Celtics (45-23) welcome in the Golden State Warriors (33-35) after winning three home games in a row.

The Celtics square off with the Warriors in a game that Boston is currently a double-digit favorite by 12 points. The matchup's point total is 216.5.

Celtics vs. Warriors Odds and Game Time

In 41 of 68 games this season, the Celtics and their opponents have combined to total more than 216.5 points.
The Warriors have played 50 games this season that ended with a combined score higher than 216.5 points.
These two teams average 229.6 points per game between them, 13.1 more than this game's point total.
These two teams allow a combined 221.5 points per game, five more points than this matchup's over/under.

Boston has won 39 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover or pushing 29 times.
When playing as at least 12-point favorites this season, the Celtics have an ATS record of 6-2.
The Warriors have put together a 30-37-1 record against the spread this year.
Golden State has covered the spread twice when an underdog by 12 points or more this season (in three opportunities).
The Celtics are 16-17 against the spread, and 23-10 overall, at home.
At home, as a 12-point favorite or greater, Boston is 6-2 ATS.
The Warriors are 16-18 against the spread, and 14-20 overall, in away games.

The Celtics have won 36 of the 49 games they were the moneyline favorite this season (73.5%).
The Warriors have entered the game as underdogs 24 times this season and won eight, or 33.3%, of those games.
When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -599 or shorter, Boston has a record of 6-1 (85.7% win percentage).
Golden State has not won as an underdog of +450 or more on the moneyline this season in three games with those odds or longer.
Based on this contest's moneyline, the Celtics' implied win probability is 85.7%.