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Celtics Clash with Warriors: High-Scoring Showdown Expected
20 Feb
Summary
- SportsLine model predicts over 211.5 total points in the game.
- Recent matchups between Celtics and Warriors have been high-scoring affairs.
- Nikola Vucevic's acquisition boosts the Celtics' offensive power.
The Boston Celtics, holding the second spot in the Eastern Conference, will visit the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, February 20, 2026. The Celtics have been on a winning streak, securing six of their last seven games prior to the All-Star break. Meanwhile, the Warriors, currently eighth in the Western Conference, have alternated wins and losses in their recent four outings.
Tipoff is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET from the Chase Center in San Francisco. This game marks the first meeting of the season between the two teams, who have split their season series for the past four years. The latest odds indicate Boston is a 5.5-point favorite.
The SportsLine Projection Model, after simulating over 10,000 scenarios, anticipates the total score will exceed 211.5 points. This prediction is influenced by the last six regular-season meetings averaging 232.5 points. Both teams also saw the over hit in their final games before the All-Star break.
Golden State's home games have frequently gone over the total, with seven of their last eight at the Chase Center surpassing the point total. The Celtics boast the second-highest offensive rating in the league, a performance now enhanced by the recent trade acquisition of Nikola Vucevic. This potent offense is projected to score over 9 points per player, increasing the likelihood of the over hitting.
