Celtics vs. Warriors line, picks: Advanced NBA model releases selections for Thursday's Game 1 NBA Finals Matchup

Two heavyweights match up in Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Finals when the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors play on Thursday night at 9 p.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists Golden State as the 3.5-point favorite in the latest Celtics vs. Warriors odds, while the Over-Under is set at 213.5 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page). 

Before making any Celtics vs. Warriors picks, you NEED to check out the NBA predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past three-plus seasons. The model enters the 2022 NBA Finals on a stunning 88-59 roll on all top-rated NBA picks, returning over $2,200. Anyone following it has seen HUGE returns!

The model knows Boston forward Jayson Tatum is a three-level scorer with an abundance of moves to beat his man. Tatum has solid handles while being able to dime the open man. The Duke product is an instinctive force that consistently gets to his spots on the court. Tatum is averaging a team-best 27 points along with 6.7 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game during the 2022 NBA playoffs. 

The model also knows Golden State guard Stephen Curry is an offensive assassin due to his elite range and shotmaking ability. Curry will pull up from anywhere with the utmost confidence. The eight-time All-Star is an extremely creative as a passer and looks to orchestrate the offense for the Warriors. Curry can torch any defender one-on-one with ease. The three-time NBA champion leads the team in scoring (25.9) and steals (1.1) while shooting 38 percent from downtown.

Now, it has set its sights on Celtics vs. Warriors. We can tell you the model is leaning Under the total, and it also says one side of the spread hits in almost 70 percent of simulations! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any NBA picks.

Who wins Celtics vs. Warriors? And which side of the spread hits in almost 70 percent of simulations? ... Join SportsLine right now to find out which side of Celtics vs. Warriors spread you should be all over Thursday, all from the model on a roll on NBA picks!

Here are the computer's selections Celtics vs. Warriors. Simulations run every 15 minutes and are subject to change. SportsLine members can always get the latest picks on the game forecast page.

Boston Celtics vs. Golden State Warriors | 6/02 | 9 p.m. ET (See Celtics vs. Warriors tickets at StubHub)

Against The Spread

Pick: Warriors -3.5
Golden State covers 68 percent of simulations

Over-Under

Pick: Under 213.5
The Under hits in 56 percent of simulations 

Projected Final Score: Warriors 111, Celtics 101

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