Golden State Warriors at Boston Celtics Betting Preview/Prop Picks

We're heading into Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics. Currently, the series is tied at 1-1, with the Warriors winning the most recent game.

Now, with so much on the line, the Warriors head to Boston to face the Celtics. Will the traveling slow them down tonight? Or will the Warriors push through and take the lead with another win?

The Boston Celtics had a tough night in Game 2, which we'll go over momentarily. Now that they've lost, they can take a look at what they did wrong and adjust.

Facing the Warriors, whether you're at home or not, is a tough task. However, with the right adjustments, the Celtics will be in much better shape tonight. Let's see if we can pick the winner of Game 3 tonight.

Golden State Warriors: Defense is the key to a Game 3 victory

As the Golden State Warriors head into this game, there are a few things to look at. For starters, we'll need to look at their performance in Game 3. On offense, the Warriors shot 45.3% from the field, which was much better than Boston.

Stephen Curry led the team in scoring, putting up 29 points. One area that Curry exploited was the free-throw line, going six for seven in Game 2.

On defense, the Warriors held the Celtics to just 88 points, a remarkable achievement. Steve Kerr, the head coach of the Warriors, clearly made the right adjustments.

There's also some more good news for the Warriors, as three players could return today. Otto Porter Jr., Gary Payton II, and Andre Iguodala could all make their return. This bodes well for Golden State.

Boston Celtics: How can they get back on track in Game 3?

After a notable loss like they recently suffered, the Celtics need to get back on track. One big problem was with shooting, where they shot 37.5% from the field. With that kind of shooting, it'd be hard for the Celtics to win any game.

Jayson Tatum led the team with 28 points but went 8 for 19 from the field. Tonight, the Celtics need to focus on better scoring opportunities.

Along with that, they've yet to find a way to eliminate Stephen Curry's effectiveness. If Gary Payton II returns, the Warriors' defense will also be a lot better.

These are things that the Celtics need to focus on as they head into Game 3. As a team, the Celtics have played great defense in the playoffs; they need it now more than ever. So, will they be able to secure a win at home?

Golden State Warriors vs. Boston Celtics Betting Pick

The Warriors could be getting a few players back, and momentum is in their favor. Because of this and their ability to score from beyond the arc, we have to take them.

Golden State comes in as 3.5-point underdogs today and is 6-2 ATS in their last eight. With such a strong record against the spread, the best bet here is Golden State +3.5.

In terms of betting on the total, there are a few things to consider. For starters, the total has gone over in four of Golden State's last six games. It's also important to note that the total is set pretty low tonight at 212.

DunkelIndex Free Pick: Golden State Warriors +3.5, OVER

Prop Picks

Golden State (-120) OVER 104.5 Points

Golden State is averaging 111.5 points per game on offense, which ranks No. 12 in the league, while averaging 42.8 points per game from 3-pointers, which ranks No. 2. Scores have gone OVER in six of the Warriors’ last eight road games.

With Dunkel predicting a Golden State victory by the score of 115-103, take the Warriors (-120) to finish OVER their Vegas team total of 104.5 points against the Celtics.

Andrew Wiggins (-135) OVER 15.5 Points

Wiggins averaged 17.2 points in 73 games during the regular season, which ranked No. 4 on the Warriors. The small forward has averaged 15.8 points in 18 postseason games, which also ranks No. 4 on the Warriors. Both those averages increase to 18.3 points per game in Golden State wins.

With Dunkel predicting a Warriors’ road win, take Wiggins (-135) to finish OVER his Vegas total of 15.5 points versus Boston.

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