Boston Celtics (20-5) vs. Washington Wizards (3-20)
December 15, 2024 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Washington Wizards +15.5; Over/Under: +227.5
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The Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards meet Sunday 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 Pistons, lost to the Grizzlies, and they play the Bulls, Magic and 76ers next. The Boston Celtics are averaging 120.2 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 110.2 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 28.2 points and 8.9 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 24.5 points and 6.2 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 80.6 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.3 rebounds per game.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Grizzlies and Cavs, and they play the Hornets, Bucks and Thunder next. The Washington Wizards are averaging 107.5 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 123.5 points on 48.1 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 20.2 points and 2.3 rebounds, while Kyle Kuzma is averaging 15.8 points and 1.9 assists. Malcolm Brogdon is the third double-digit scorer, and Jonas Valanciunas is grabbing 7.9 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 31.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 16 games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Celtics have won each of their last 14 games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games at Capital One Arena following a road loss.
- The road team has covered the spread in five of the last six games between the Celtics and Wizards.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Celtics’ last seven road games against Southeast Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Wizards’ last six games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Washington Wizards vs Boston Celtics Prediction
I’m not excited to back the Washington Wizards as much as the next guy, but the Celtics are banged up, and they’re 10-15 ATS on the season. The Celtics are also 6-10 ATS in their last 16 games as a double-digit favorite. This is just a lot of points, and I believe there are better spots to get involved than to lay this number on the road. So, if forced to pick, give me the Wizards. However, I’d look elsewhere on this fine Sunday.
