Celtics-Warriors NBA Finals Game 1 picks, betting odds: Golden State should capitalize on advantages in opener
The NBA regular season is over. CBS Sports will provide daily picks for the duration of the postseason. Sam Quinn will make at least one pick for every game between now and the NBA Finals.
Golden State Warriors are 21-2 in Game 1s under Steve Kerr. Boston Celtics have lost their past two postseason Game Ones. The Warriors had three extra days of rest before this game. They have a healthier roster and a unique playing style. Boston allowed 118 points to Miami in the first game of the series. This is probably a series in which Boston will play smaller. Al Horford will be the only big man. Grant Williams will probably play more minutes than Robert Williams III. Draymond Green will start with Horton. He will often switch onto Boston's best ball-handlers.
