Celtics vs. Warriors Prop Bets for NBA Finals Game 2

Game 1 of the 2021-22 NBA Finals was an experience to remember, resulting in a 120-108 comeback victory for the Boston Celtics over the Golden State Warriors. Game 2 is scheduled for Sunday, June 5 and there’s no doubt it’ll be just as exciting.

There were several impressive offensive performances in the first game of the Finals as five players between the two teams scored at least 20 points. With as much star power as there is in this series, fans will surely be entertained come Sunday.

One way that some fans like to add even more excitement is by participating in prop bets. BetOnline Sportsbook has a great selection of markets as always, so here’s a look at some of the top ones for Game 2 of the 2021-22 NBA Finals.

Best Celtics vs. Warriors Game 2 Prop Bets

The NBA props listed below are from BetOnline Sportsbook.

1. Stephen Curry Over 28.5 Points (-118)

Even though the Warriors couldn’t find a way to get the Game 1 victory, Stephen Curry still had an impressive performance for the most part.

The NBA’s top marksman finished the night with 34 points on 12-of-25 shooting, successfully sinking seven three-pointers on 14 attempts. He had 30 points through the first three quarters of the game but fell off in the fourth (as did the rest of his team).

Even if his performance in the final frame left a lot to be desired, Curry showed early on that he’ll have no trouble handling the Celtics’ defense. It’s just that he needs to be consistent for a full game’s length.

Even though 28.5 points seems like a big total, Curry is averaging 30.4 PPG in his last five games against Boston. He’s scored 30-plus points in four of those contests and even had a 47-point outing back on April 17, 2021.

Nobody likes stepping up on the biggest stages as much as Curry, so look for him to make his presence felt to help the Warriors try to even things up on Sunday.

2. Jayson Tatum Under 33.5 Points + Assists (-111)

One player who’d like to forget about his Game 1 shooting performance is Celtics star Jayson Tatum.

While the 24-year-old forward ended the night with a game-high 13 assists, he only had 12 points due to his shooting just 3-of-17 (17.6%) from field-goal range. Considering how he’s supposed to be Boston’s best player and had a performance like that, the Celtics are lucky that they won.

I suspect that Tatum will rebound and have a better shooting display on Sunday, but that doesn't exactly mean he’s guaranteed to combine for 34 or more points and assists.

The feat is something that Tatum has only accomplished twice in his last seven postseason outings. In fact, the 22.6 points and 6.6 assist he’s averaging over that stretch only combine for 29.2 — well below the combined total.

Even though Tatum will likely have a better overall performance in Game 2, bettors should express caution by taking the under on this prop.

3. Klay Thompson Under 4.5 Rebounds (-148)

Klay Thompson is one of the NBA’s top shooters on any given night, but he’s far from the most consistent rebounder.

Although there was a seven-game stretch in the 2021-22 playoffs where he averaged 6.1 rebounds, Thompson’s averaging only 1.7 in his last three games. That includes an abysmal two-rebound effort in Game 2.

Granted, it isn’t his job to collect rebounds, but Thompson is 6-foot-6, having more than enough size to beat out other guards. It’s understandable that he might be hesitant to get physical due to his injury history, but that’s only going to lead to his rebounding numbers suffering.

To make matters worse, he’s averaging 3.9 RPG in his last 10 matchups against the Celtics, finishing with the under seven times over that stretch — including in each of the last four meetings.

There’s a good chance that Thompson will have a better offensive performance than he had in Game 1, but his rebounding numbers should stay par for the course in Game 2.

4. Jaylen Brown Under 2.5 Threes Made (+108)

Jaylen Brown played a crucial role in the Celtics’ Thursday night victory, finishing second on his team with 24 points. Most of his damage was done from mid-range or closer, evident by him shooting just 2-of-8 (25.0%) from behind the three-point line.

As great of a shooter Brown can be, he hasn’t been consistent from beyond the arc in recent games. He’s averaging just 2.0 made threes over his last five games, scoring on 32.3% of his attempts.

Although that might not look that bad, bettors should know that he finished with two or fewer three-pointers made in four of those contests.

Furthermore, Brown has finished with the under on this prop in six of his last eight games against the Warriors, so it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise if it happens again in Game 2.

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