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The Washington Wizards (15-66) will be attempting to end a five-game losing streak when hitting the road against the Boston Celtics (63-18) on April 14, 2024 at TD Garden.
The Celtics take the court as 9.5-point favorites against the Wizards. The point total for the game is 226.
Celtics vs. Wizards Odds
Point Spread for Celtics vs. Wizards
The spread for this matchup is set at 9.5 points, with sportsbooks listing the Celtics as the favorite.
Boston vs. Washington Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Boston has -440 odds to win the game, while Washington is listed at +340 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 226 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET
- Where: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
- TV: NBCS
Celtics vs. Wizards Betting Trends
The Celtics have compiled a 42-36-3 record against the spread this season. Boston has won 62, or 79.5%, of the 78 games it has played as the favorite this season. Celtics games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 42 times this season.
The Wizards have covered the spread 36 times in 81 games with a set spread. Washington has won in 13, or 18.1%, of the 72 contests it has been named as the odds-on underdog this year. Wizards games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 42 times this season.
Celtics vs. Wizards Key Players to Watch
Celtics
Payton Pritchard’s numbers on the season are 9.2 points, 3.3 assists and 3.2 boards per contest, shooting 45.9% from the floor and 38.0% from downtown, with 1.8 made 3-pointers per game. Sam Hauser posts 8.9 points, 3.5 boards and 1.0 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 0.5 steals and 0.3 blocks. Luke Kornet puts up 5.2 points, 4.1 boards and 1.0 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 0.4 steals and 0.9 blocks. Xavier Tillman is posting 5.3 points, 1.5 assists and 4.0 boards per contest.
Wizards
Deni Avdija’s averages for the season are 14.8 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists, making 50.9% of his shots from the floor and 37.8% from 3-point range, with 1.2 triples per game. Jordan Poole contributes with 17.4 points per game, plus 2.7 boards and 4.4 assists. Corey Kispert gives the Wizards 13.4 points, 2.8 boards and 1.9 assists per contest, plus 0.5 steals and 0.2 blocks. The Wizards receive 5.9 points, 1.4 boards and 3.1 assists per game from Jared Butler.
What you need to know about the Celtics
Things are clicking for the Celtics, who are scoring 120.4 points per game (second-best in NBA) and ceding 109.1 points per contest (fifth-best). The Celtics rank second-best in the NBA by averaging 46.3 boards per game. In terms of rebounds allowed, they rank 15th in the league (43.4 allowed per contest). So far this season, the Celtics rank 14th in the league in assists, delivering 26.9 per game.
Boston posts 122.9 points per game when playing at home, compared to 118.0 points per game when playing on the road, a difference of 4.9 points per contest. In terms of three-point shooting, everything is clicking for Boston, who is making 16.5 three-pointers per game (best in NBA) and shooting 38.7% from three-point land (second-best). With a 35.2% three-point percentage allowed this season, Boston is fourth-best in the NBA. It ranks 14th in the league by allowing 12.9 three-pointers per contest.
The Celtics have a 4-6 record against the spread while going 6-4 overall over their past 10 games. Seven of Boston’s past 10 outings have hit the over. The Celtics have seen a decrease in scoring recently, racking up 115.3 points per game in their last 10 contests, 5.1 points fewer than the 120.4 they’ve scored this year. Boston’s defense has been tough lately, as the team has allowed 106.6 points per game during its past 10 compared to the 109.1 points per game its opponents are averaging on the season.
What you need to know about the Wizards
In 2023-24, the Wizards are 17th in the league offensively (113.6 points scored per game) and worst on defense (122.9 points conceded). On the glass, Washington is second-worst in the NBA in rebounds (41.1 per game). It is the worst in rebounds allowed (49.0 per game). The Wizards are ninth in the league in assists (27.8 per game) in 2023-24.
In 2023-24 the Wizards are scoring 1.7 fewer points per game at home (112.8) than on the road (114.5). Beyond the arc, the Wizards are 19th in the NBA in 3-pointers made per game (12.4). They are fifth-worst in 3-point percentage at 34.8%. In 2023-24, Washington is eighth in the league in 3-pointers allowed (12.2 per game) and 11th in defensive 3-point percentage (36.0%).
The Wizards have gone 2-8 in their past 10 games, with a 5-4-1 record against the spread during that span. Seven of Washington’s past 10 contests have hit the over. In its previous 10 games, Washington is posting 112.9 points per contest, compared to its season average of 113.6. The Wizards are allowing 117.7 points per game in their past 10 games, which is 5.2 fewer points than they are allowing for the season (122.9).
Celtics vs. Wizards Prediction & Pick
Our prediction to win this contest is Celtics, and we expect that Celtics will cover the spread (Celtics -9.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 226 points.
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