Celtics vs. Warriors Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for March 18

Celtics vs. Warriors Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: TD Garden -- Boston, Massachusetts
• Coverage: ESPN, NBCS-BOS, and NBCS-BA

The Boston Celtics (45-23) are heavily favored (by 12 points) to continue a three-game home win streak when they host the Golden State Warriors (33-35) on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET. The over/under for the matchup is 214.5.

Celtics vs. Warriors Odds & Spread

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Celtics vs. Warriors Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Celtics win (75.4%)

Celtics vs. Warriors Betting Trends

• The Celtics have compiled a 39-28-1 record against the spread this season.
• The Warriors have played 68 games, with 30 wins against the spread.
• This season, Celtics games have hit the over 24 times.
• Warriors games this season have eclipsed the over/under 58.8% of the time (40 out of 68 games with a set point total).
• Against the spread, Boston has played worse when playing at home, covering 16 times in 33 home games, and 23 times in 35 road games.
• The Celtics have gone over the total in 12 of 33 home games (36.4%), compared to 12 of 35 road games (34.3%).
• Golden State's winning percentage against the spread at home is .412 (14-19-1). Away, it is .471 (16-18-0).
• In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Warriors' games have finished above the over/under at home (64.7%, 22 of 34) compared to on the road (52.9%, 18 of 34).

Celtics Leaders

• Jaylen Brown averages 28.4 points, 7.1 rebounds and 5.1 assists.
• Derrick White averages 17.5 points, 4.4 boards and 5.7 assists.
• Payton Pritchard's numbers on the season are 16.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game, shooting 45.6% from the floor and 36% from downtown, with an average of 2.6 made treys.
• Neemias Queta averages 9.9 points, 8.3 boards and 1.5 assists, shooting 63.8% from the floor (fourth in NBA).
• Sam Hauser is averaging 9.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists.

Warriors Leaders

• Brandin Podziemski is averaging 13 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.8 assists for the Warriors.
• The Warriors get 8.5 points per game from Draymond Green, plus 5.6 rebounds and 5.3 assists.
• The Warriors are receiving 7.8 points, 4 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game from Quinten Post.
• Per game, Gui Santos provides the Warriors 8.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.1 assists, plus 0.8 steals and 0.4 blocks.
• The Warriors get 6.6 points per game from Gary Payton II, plus 3.4 boards and 1.6 assists.

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