Washington Wizards (9-41) vs. Boston Celtics (39-12)
February 9, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Boston Celtics -16.5; Over/Under: +238
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The Washington Wizards are riding a 4-game losing streak. The Boston Celtics look for a win after winning 4 of their last 5 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Washington Wizards vs Boston Celtics prediction.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Clippers, Heat, Suns, and Cavaliers during this streak. The Washington Wizards are averaging 114.5 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 123.8 points on 49.6 percent shooting. Kyle Kuzma is averaging 21.9 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Jordan Poole is averaging 15.9 points and 3.6 assists. Marvin Bagley III is the third double-digit scorer, and Deni Avdija is grabbing 6.2 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 37.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.6 rebounds per game. The Wizards will face the 76ers, Mavericks, and Pelicans after this game.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics are coming off wins over the Grizzlies and Hawks. The Boston Celtics are averaging 120.4 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 110.8 points on 44.9 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 26.9 points and 8.4 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 22.2 points and 5.4 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 80.8 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.5 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Team Facts
- The Celtics have won each of their last 18 home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight home games following a win.
- Seven of the Celtics’ last eight games against the Wizards following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
Washington Wizards Team Facts
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 16 road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games at TD Garden against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- Each of the Wizards’ last seven night games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Washington Wizards vs Boston Celtics prediction
The Boston Celtics should be favored a lot at home because they’re the best home team in the league and the Wizards are awful. However, the Celtics keep getting these inflated lines and they’re not covering them. The Celtics are 24-25-2 ATS on the season, and they’ve failed to cover 7 of their last 10 games. The Celtics are 1-3 ATS in their last 4 games as a double-digit favorite. I have no choice but to grab the points with the Wizards if forced to pick.
