"The Celtics outscore opponents by 6.9 points per game (scoring 115.3 points per game to rank 17th in the league while giving up 108.4 per contest to rank second in the NBA) and have a +373 scoring differential overall. The Celtics record 45.4 rebounds per game (eighth in the league) while conceding 42.2 per outing to their opponents. They outrebound opponents by 3.2 boards per game. Boston hits 15.4 three-pointers per game (second-most in the league) at a 36.3% rate (11th in the NBA),"
"In games this season they were favored by 3.5 points or more, the Celtics have an 18-16 record against the spread. The Warriors have a 5-7 record against the spread in games they were an underdog by 3.5 points or more this year. These teams average 230.8 points per game combined, 13.3 more than the total of 217.5. Boston and Golden State have seen its opponents average a combined 4.6 more points per game than the point total of 217.5 set in this matchup."
The Boston Celtics (35-19) visit the Golden State Warriors (29-26) on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET at Chase Center, televised on Amazon Prime Video, NBCS-BA, and NBCS-BOS. Boston enters as a 3.5-point favorite with a listed total of 217.5. The Celtics have an 18-16 ATS mark when favored by 3.5 points or more and are 30-23-1 ATS overall. Golden State is 5-7 ATS as an underdog by 3.5 and 24-30-1 ATS this season. The teams average 230.8 combined points per game, exceeding the game total by 13.3. Boston outscorers opponents by 6.9 points and ranks second in defensive points allowed.
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