Washington Wizards (17-60) vs. Boston Celtics (57-20)
April 6, 2025 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Boston Celtics -20.5; Over/Under: 226
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The Washington Wizards and Boston Celtics meet Sunday 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 Magic, beat the Kings, and they play the Pacers, 76ers, and Bulls next. The Wizards have lost nine of their last 11 games.
The Washington Wizards are averaging 108.7 points on 44 percent shooting and allowing 120.8 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 20.5 points and 3 rebounds, while Malcolm Brogdon is averaging 12.7 points and 4.1 assists. Bilal Coulibaly is the third double-digit scorer, and Alex Sarr is grabbing 6.7 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 33.6 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Suns, lost to the Heat, and they play the Knicks, Magic, and Hornets next. The Celtics have won 21 of their last 25 games.
The Boston Celtics are averaging 116.9 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 107.8 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 27.2 points and 8.7 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 22.4 points and 5.9 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer, and Derrick White is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 79.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 20 games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Celtics have won 17 of their last 18 games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The favorites have covered the spread in six of the Celtics’ last eight games.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Celtics have lost four of their last five games as home favorites against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
- The road team has won seven of the Celtics’ last eight games.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven Sunday night games.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in four of the Celtics’ last five games at TD Garden.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Celtics’ last eight home games against the Wizards following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Wizards’ last six road games have gone OVER the total points line.
Celtics vs Wizards Injury Report
Jaylen Brown and Jayston Tatum are questionable for the Celtics.
The Washington Wizards will be without Saddiq Bey, Kyshawn George, Bilal Coulibaly, Marcus Smart, Corey Kispert, Khris Middleton, and Malcolm Brogdon.
Celtics vs Wizards Prediction
This line is absolutely insane. Yes, the Wizards are awful, and the Celtics could mop the floor with them. However, the Celtics are 36-40-1 ATS on the season, and I’ve mentioned their lack of success as a double-digit favorite all year. The Celtics also haven’t been a 20-point favorite since a 2008 game against the Heat. You just don’t see lines like this in the NBA. We’re also seeing Tatum and Brown on the injury report, and this line would drop a bit if either doesn’t play. I’m grabbing the points with the Wizards.
