36 of the 52 expert predictions we found are picking the Golden State Warriors to win the 2022 NBA Finals over the Boston Celtics. 

Scoreboard Page: While we were hoping for the conclusion of a Heat-Mavericks trilogy 16 years in the making, the NBA delivered the TV-friendlier outcome. The storyline is set: Golden State has been here before – although not for a couple of seasons after appearing for five straight – and Boston is the up-and-comer (with 17 titles to the franchise’s name). Sometimes it takes a couple of tries to get your Finals footing, so we just don’t see this being as epic as some experts expect. Warriors in 5.

CBS Sports: Warriors 5, Celtics 3

Bleacher Report: Warriors 4, Celtics 3

Sporting News: Warriors 0, Celtics 1

NBC Sports Bay Area: Warriors 2, Celtics 0

NBC Sports Boston: Warriors 1, Celtics 2

The Associated Press: Warriors 1, Celtics 0

ESPN: Warriors 17, Celtics 5

Sports Illustrated: Warriors 4, Celtics 2

The Athletic: Warriors 1, Celtics 0