Celtics vs. Warriors prediction, odds, line: Proven model reveals 2026 NBA picks for Thursday, February 19

A cross-conference matchup after the All-Star break on Thursday's NBA schedule features the Boston Celtics visiting the Golden State Warriors. Boston (35-19) won six of its last seven heading into the All-Star Game and is in second place in the Eastern Conference. Golden State (29-26) sits eighth in the West and has alternated wins and losses over its last four, most recently falling to San Antonio last Wednesday. These teams have split their season series each of the last four years.

Tipoff is at 10 p.m. ET from the Chase Center in San Francisco. The latest Warriors vs. Celtics odds list Boston as the 5.5-point favorite, with the over/under at 211.5.

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