Warriors vs. Celtics prediction, pick, odds, spread, line for 2022 NBA Finals

After an interesting start to the 2022 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics, the action shifts over to Boston for a pivotal Game 3 on Wednesday night. In the 39 times that the Finals have been tied 1-1, the team that won Game 3 went on to win the title 82.1 percent of the time. 

As such, this is a borderline must-win for both teams. Will the Warriors be able to go into Boston and steal back home-court advantage? Or will the Celtics remain perfect after a loss in the playoffs and seize control of the series at home? Our experts have made their picks, and the overwhelming majority are riding with the team in green. 

How to watch Game 3 live

• Game: NBA Finals, Game 2
• Date: Wednesday, June 8 | Time: 9 p.m. ET
• Location: TD Garden — Boston, Massachusetts
• TV: ABC | Live stream: fuboTV (Get access now)
• Odds: GS +140; BOS -160; O/U 212.5 (via Caesars Sportsbook)

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Celtics vs. Warriors prediction, Game 3 picks

Bill Reiter: Boston revels in the fact it’s home, non-stars for Golden State like Jordan Poole continue to struggle and Steph Curry’s individual excellence isn’t enough to take back home-court advantage. Pick: Boston -3.5 | Celtics 111, Warriors 101

Brad Botkin: I’m going to keep picking the Celtics because I believe they are the better team, if ever-so slightly. Gary Payton II’s return gives Boston one fewer defender to target, but Jordan Poole will still get around 20 minutes and Boston will hunt him with its scorers. I like Boston’s individual creation better. I like Boston’s defense better. There’s a huge load on Stephen Curry’s shoulders as the Warriors have gone pick-and-roll heavy, and Klay Thompson isn’t proving near the support he once did. If Poole loses minutes for defensive reasons, that burden on Curry gets even heavier. Never mind the home crowd, which is going to be bonkers in Boston. Gimme the Green. Pick: Boston -3.5 | Celtics 111, Warriors 105

James Herbert: How is one supposed to know when the Celtics’…