Warriors vs Celtics Prediction and NBA Tips - 20 February 2026
Last updated: Feb 20, 2026, 3:15AM | Published: Feb 19, 2026, 5:00PM
The Golden State Warriors will face the favoured Boston Celtics in NBA action at Chase Center on Friday, starting at 2:00pm AEDT.
Led by star players De'Anthony Melton, Brandin Podziemski and Moses Moody, the Warriors are aiming to beat a Celtics side that includes Jaylen Brown, Payton Pritchard and Derrick White.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Warriors vs Celtics game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Golden State vs Boston NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Celtics a 71% chance of beating the Warriors at Chase Center.
Warriors vs Celtics: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Chase Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Warriors $2.95, Celtics $1.42
- Line: Warriors +6 ($1.91), Celtics -6 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 211 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Warriors at $2.95 and the Celtics at $1.42.
The Warriors are 6-point underdogs against the Celtics, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Celtics (-6) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 211 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Warriors and the Celtics have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 211-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Warriors vs Celtics: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Boston at $1.42 with Bet365
- Line: Celtics -6 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 211 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Warriors vs Celtics predictions are based on complex simulations and wagering experience to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
Warriors vs Celtics: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Warriors vs Celtics at Chase Center this Friday is the Celtics winning 109-102.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Golden State vs Boston game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Warriors vs Celtics prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Golden State vs Boston game.
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Warriors vs Celtics: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Warriors and Celtics at Chase Center is scheduled to start at 2:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Golden State Warriors vs Boston Celtics
- Date: Friday 20 February 2026
- Time: 2:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Chase Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Golden State vs Boston predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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