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) host the Golden State Warriors (33-35) after winning three home games in a row. The Celtics are heavy favorites by 12 points in the matchup, which starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The matchup's over/under is set at 216.5.

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 (75.2%)

Celtics vs. Warriors Betting Trends

• The Celtics have covered the spread 39 times this season (39-28-1).
• The Warriors have 30 wins against the spread in 68 games this season.
• This season, 24 of the Celtics' games have gone over the point total.
• Warriors games this year have eclipsed the over/under 40 times in 68 opportunities (58.8%).
• Against the spread, Boston has fared worse when playing at home, covering 16 times in 33 home games, and 23 times in 35 road games.
• When playing at home, the Celtics exceed the over/under 36.4% of the time (12 of 33 games). They've hit the over in 34.3% of games on the road (12 of 35 contests).
• This season, Golden State is 14-19-1 at home against the spread (.412 winning percentage). Away, it is 16-18-0 ATS (.471).
• Warriors games have finished above the over/under more frequently at home (22 times out of 34) than away (18 of 34) this year.

Celtics Leaders

• Jaylen Brown's numbers on the season are 28.4 points, 7.1 boards and 5.1 assists per game, shooting 47.9% from the floor and 34.3% from downtown, with an average of 2 made treys.
• Derrick White averages 17.5 points, 4.4 rebounds and 5.7 assists.
• Payton Pritchard's numbers on the season are 16.7 points, 4.1 boards and 5.3 assists per contest, shooting 45.6% from the field and 36% from downtown, with an average of 2.6 made treys.
• Neemias Queta's numbers on the season are 9.9 points, 8.3 boards and 1.5 assists per game, shooting 63.8% from the field (fourth in NBA).
• Sam Hauser is averaging 9.2 points, 3.9 boards and 1.5 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.6 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.

Warriors Leaders

• Brandin Podziemski averages 13 points, 5.2 boards and 3.8 assists. He is also draining 44.7% of his shots from the floor and 36.9% from beyond the arc, with 1.8 triples per game.
• The Warriors are receiving 8.5 points, 5.6 boards and 5.3 assists per game from Draymond Green.
• Per game, Quinten Post provides the Warriors 7.8 points, 4 rebounds and 1.4 assists, plus 0.4 steals and 0.5 blocks.
• Gui Santos' numbers on the season are 8.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game. He is making 50.6% of his shots from the field and 36.2% from 3-point range, with an average of 1.1 treys.
• The Warriors are getting 6.6 points, 3.4 boards and 1.6 assists per game from Gary Payton II.

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