NBA Betting Preview: Golden State Warriors at Boston Celtics – Thursday November 16, 2017

Two of the top three teams in the National Basketball Association through the first month of the season will get together on Thursday night. The Boston Celtics are playing their fourth straight home game as they host the Golden State Warriors. The Celtics are 12-2, and head into Tuesday’s affair against Brooklyn on a 12 game winning streak. Boston is 1.5 games ahead of Detroit for the best record in the East.

The Golden State Warriors are the defending NBA Champions, and have won 7 straight games.  Golden State is 11-3 on the season, and have won 7 straight games. Their 11-3 record is tied with the Rockets for the best record in the Western Conference; 2.5 games ahead of San Antonio and Minnesota. While no betting line currently, the Golden State Warriors will likely be slight favorites in this game.

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The Boston Celtics under the leadership of Brad Stevens have emerged as one of the best defensive teams in the game. In fact, the Celtics allowing just 94 points per game. In fact, the Celtics ARE the best defensive team, as that ranks at the top of the league. Boston is scoring 102.2 points per game.

Kyrie Irving is expecting after leaving Friday’s game early and then missing the game over the weekend. The point guard in his first season since leaving Cleveland is scoring 20.3 points per game, to lead the way. Boston was the top seed in the Eastern Conference a season ago, and won 53 games, before losing to the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Warriors Elite Again

The Golden State Warriors, led by head coach Steve Kerr are elite once again in 2017 – 2018. The Warriors played Monday night in a win over Orlando without Steph Curry. The Warriors still 110 points. On the season, Golden State is leading the league with just shy of 120 points per game.

Kevin Durant is also contributing to the offense, as he is scoring 24.8 points per game. The Warriors have four guys scoring in double figures each night, with several guys off the bench doing their part. The Warriors are seeking their fourth straight regular season with 60+ wins.

Golden State Snaps Celtics Streak

With the Boston Celtics likely winning the Tuesday night game over the Brooklyn Nets, that will be 13 in a row for them. What a streak that would be with the best team in the league coming to town. The Warriors can score, and the Celtics can defend. With Kyrie Irving playing for Boston, and Steph Curry going for the Warriors – both teams will be at full strength for this affair. In a great game – the talent of Golden State is going to win out. Bet on the Warriors over the Celtics on Thursday night.

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