NBA Finals Game 4 expert predictions: Spreads, lines and betting preview for Celtics vs. Warriors

Golden State Warriors had a power outage in the fourth quarter of Game 3. Boston Celtics held the Warriors to 11 points in that period. The Celtics are leading the NBA Finals two games to one ahead of Friday's Game 4.

Celtics vs. Warriors Game 4 is on Friday at 9 p.m. (ET). Channel is ABC (streaming on the ESPN app).

The Athletic's writers will make their straight-up picks for NBA Finals Game 4.

Celtics lead the NBA Finals 2-1.

NBA Finals Game 4 expert predictions: Spreads, lines and betting preview for Celtics vs. Warriors.

NBA Finals Game 4 expert predictions: Spreads, lines and betting preview for Celtics vs. Warriors. Game 6 is in Boston.

Celtics are the favourites for the NBA Finals Game 4 against the Warriors.

The Celtics won Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Warriors. The Celtics are now the favorites to win the title. Draymond Green played poorly in Game 2 and 3. Golden State has won at least one road game in 26 consecutive playoff series. They need to coach up some trick to stop that streak. Celtics center Robert Williams III has eight years, three inches and 10 pounds on Draday Green. He has more oomph. Golden States has to out-smart the Celtics if they have any chance.