THE PROFESSOR'S NBA BIG BAD BLOWOUT
(NBA) Boston vs. Golden State, 12/19/2023 10:00 PM, Score: 126 - 132
Point Spread: -5.50 | -110.00 Boston (Away)
Result: Loss
Boston heads west to take Golden State in NBA action. The Celtics are 20-5 this season and they have the best record in the Eastern Conference. The Celtics have won five straight games and 8 of their last 9. Golden State is just 12-14 overall and they are in 11th place in the Western Conference. The Warriors have won back-to-back games. Boston is putting up 117.6 points per game and they shoot 47.8% from the field and 37.2% from behind the arc. On the defensive end, they are giving up 108.5 points per game and their opponents shoot 44.5% from the field and 36.5% from behind the arc. Kristaps Prozingis is questionable for Tuesday’s game. Golden State is putting up 115.9 points per game and they are shooting 45.5% from the field and 37.1% from seep. On the defensive end, the Warriors are giving up 115.7 points per game and their opponents are shooting 46.5% from the field and 34.9% from deep. Paul is questionable to play on Tuesday. Gary Payton II is still out with an injury while Draymond Green has been suspended indefinitely. The Warriors have struggled this season with injuries and suspensions and have not found their rhythm. Golden State has not been shooting as well as past teams and the Celtic’s defense will make things difficult. Without Green, they will struggle to slow down Tatum and Brown. Golden State is also just 3-9 against the spread when playing at home.

Play on Boston. This is a 3% play.