Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Preview
At 7:30 ET, the Washington Wizards will travel to take on the Boston Celtics at TD Garden in Boston. The Celtics (-1960) are currently 16.5-point favorites over the Wizards (+1029) and the over/under line for the game is 238.5.
Washington enters tonight’s game with a record of 9-41, which is good for 14th in the Eastern Conference. The Wizards have lost four straight games. The Celtics are 39-12 and are currently on a two-game winning streak. They are first in the Eastern Conference.
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Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Celtics are averaging 122 points per game, compared to the Wizards at 119. These figures have led to Boston posting a record of 2-1.
- Across their last five road contests, Washington has been good against the spread posting a mark of 5-0. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 115 points per game.
- In their last ten games at home, the Celtics have a straight up record of 7-3 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 121 points per game in this stretch.
- As the betting underdog, the Wizards have an ATS mark of just 2-2-1 in their last five games. Washington posted a straight up mark of 1-4 in these matchups.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Celtics have a straight up record of 4-1, while going 1-4 against the spread.
Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Prediction
Washington has lost four straight games and is currently 14th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 9-41. In the Southeast Division, they are in 5th place.
As the underdog, the Wizards have gone 9-38 straight-up this season and 23-23 against the spread. Their ATS record on the road is 16-9, and they have covered the spread in their last five road games.
On average, Washington’s games have finished with a combined score of 238.4 points, which is slightly lower than today’s O/U line of 238.5. This season, the Wizards are 23-27 on the over/under.
In their most recent game, the Wizards lost to the Cavaliers by a score of 114-106. They were 11.5-point underdogs going into the game and covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 234.5.
The Wizards are the fastest-paced team in the NBA, averaging 102.3 possessions per game. However, their scoring average of 114.5 points per game is just 18th in the league. In terms of scoring, they are 17th on the road (114.8 PPG) and 21st at home (114.3 PPG).
When it comes to field goal percentage, the Wizards are 16th in the NBA at 47%. They are also 13th in two-point shooting percentage at 55%. From beyond the arc, Washington is 27th in three-point shooting at 34%.
So far, the Wizards have made an average of 11.9 three-pointers per game (23rd). In terms of free throws, they are 23rd in makes (16.1) and 25th in attempts (21).
At present, the Wizards’ defense is ranked 29th, allowing 123.8 points per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Wizards are forcing 13.4 per game, which is 20th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 11th in blocked shots at 5.5 per game.
The Celtics are 16.5-point favorites today against the Wizards, and they have been favored in 48 of their 51 games this season. As the favorite, they have a scoring margin of +10.2 points per game.
Boston’s ATS record for the season is 23-26, and they have gone 13-13 ATS at home. The team’s straight-up home record is 24-3, and they have won their last two games at home.
In their win over the Hawks, the Celtics were favored by 12 points. The final score was 125-117, giving them an ATS loss. The O/U line for that game was 245.5 points.
This season, the Celtics have an O/U record of 25-26, and their games have averaged 231.2 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 238.5 points.
Boston’s win over Atlanta improved their overall record to 39-12, which is the best in the Eastern Conference. In non-conference games, they are 13-6 and 26-6 against other teams in the East.
Heading into the game, the Celtics are one of the top three-point shooting teams in the league, leading the NBA in both three-point attempts and makes per game. Overall, Boston is hitting 37% of their shots from deep.
When playing at home, the Celtics are averaging 121.7 points per game, which is 6th in the NBA. On the season, Boston is 5th in scoring at 120.4 points per game.
So far, the Celtics have outscored the NBA average in 70.6% of their games, and they have outscored their own scoring average in each of their last two contests.
Boston’s defense has been playing well, ranking 6th in the NBA with 110.8 points allowed per game. In the terms of takeaways, Celtics are causing 12 turnovers per game, ranking 7th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 2nd in rejections, averaging 6.6 blocked shots each game.
With the Celtics being favored by 16.5, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 112-106 in favor of the Celtics.
Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Betting Tips
- Take the Celtics on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Wizards (+16.5)
- Our NBA model projects 218 points, and we suggest taking the under
Boston Celtics Injury Report
- Jayson Tatum – Illness – Questionable
- Jaden Springer – Trade Pending – Questionable
Washington Wizards Injury Report
- Marvin Bagley III – Back – Out
- Isaiah Livers – Hip – Out
- Patrick Baldwin Jr. – Ankle – Questionable
