The Washington Wizards and Boston Celtics meet Wednesday in NBA action at the TD Garden. Here’s a Celtics vs Wizards Prediction. This article will include a Celtics vs Wizards Pick.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Knicks and Magic, and they play the Cavs next. The Wizards have lost 11 of their last 13 games.
The Washington Wizards are averaging 112.6 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 127 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Kyshawn George is averaging 17.9 points and 7.4 rebounds, while Alex Sarr is averaging 17.3 points and 4.1 assists. Bilal Coulibaly is the third double-digit scorer, and CJ McCollum is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 38.1 percent from beyond the arc and 70.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.7 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics lost to the Rockets and Jazz, and they play the Magic next. The Celtics have split their last 6 games.
The Boston Celtics are averaging 110.5 points on 43.3 percent shooting and allowing 109.8 points on 43.2 percent shooting. Jaylen Brown is averaging 26.8 points and 4.4 rebounds, while Payton Pritchard is averaging 15 points and 4.3 rebounds. Payton Pritchard is the third double-digit scorer and Anfernee Simons is grabbing 2.3 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 31.2 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 13 night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Celtics have won each of their last nine games at TD Garden against Wizards teams that held a losing record.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last nine home games against the Wizards following a loss.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Celtics have lost four of their last five games as home favorites.
- The underdogs have won three of the Celtics’ last four games at TD Garden.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in four of their last five road games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Celtics’ last six games as favorites following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Wizards’ last three games against the Celtics following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Josh Minott has recorded five games with 1+ assists and zero turnovers this season – most of any player in the league.
- Jaylen Brown has recorded eight games with 3+ assists this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
Washington Wizards Player Facts
- Alex Sarr is one of only two qualified players in the league to be leading their team in rebounds per game (8.4) and free-throw percentage (81.0%) this season.
- Kyshawn George ranks 5th amongst qualified players for 3P% (53.8%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Celtics rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (22.1).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for opponent steals per game this season (5.8).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (50.0).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent steals per game this season (11.3).
Celtics vs Wizards Injury Report
The Celtics will be without Jayson Tatum due to an Achilles injury.
Khris Middleton is out for the Wizards with an elbow injury.
Celtics vs Wizards Prediction
I’m not excited to lay double-digit chalk with a Celtics team that’s still trying to figure things out, but it’s the Wizards. The Wizards are 1-6 SU and ATS on the season, and they’re down one of their best players in Middleton. The Wizards don’t win or cover numbers. They hold little to no betting value. You have to assume the Celtics will win by a margin just because of whom they’re playing. Everybody is beating up on the Wizards. Give me the C’s at home.