Boston Celtics (12-3) vs. Washington Wizards (2-11)
November 22, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Washington Wizards +15.5; Over/Under: +236.5
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The Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards meet Friday in NBA action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Washington Wizards vs Boston Celtics Prediction. This article will include a Washington Wizards vs Boston Celtics Pick.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Cavs and Raptors, and they play the Timberwolves, Clippers, and Bulls next. The Boston Celtics are averaging 121.5 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 111.8 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 29.9 points and 8.1 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 24.8 points and 6.7 rebounds. Derrick White is the third double-digit scorer and Payton Pritchard is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 37.9 percent from beyond the arc and 81.9 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.7 rebounds per game.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Pistons and Knicks, and they play the Pacers, Bulls, and Clippers next. The Washington Wizards are averaging 109.9 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 124.7 points on 47.9 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 21.1 points and 2.3 rebounds, while Kyle Kuzma is averaging 17 points and 2.1 assists. Bilal Coulibaly is the third double-digit scorer, and Jonas Valanciunas is grabbing 7.8 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 33.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 15 games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Celtics have won each of their last eight road games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Celtics’ last eight games.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Celtics’ last six road games against Southeast Division opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of the last seven games between the Celtics and Wizards have gone OVER the total points line.
Washington Wizards vs Boston Celtics Prediction
Those who have followed along over the years know I’m not a fan of double-digit chalk in the NBA. The Celtics are also 4-7 ATS in their last 11 games as a double-digit favorite. With that said, the Wizards are awful defensively and that’s not ideal against this Celtics squad. The Celtics beat the Wizards by 20 points a month ago. The Wizards are also 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a double-digit underdog. The Wizards have been double-digit dogs five times this season, and they’re losing those games by an average of 20.6 points. Give me the Celtics.
