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The Boston Celtics (3-2) host the Washington Wizards (3-2) at TD Garden on Sunday, October 30, 2022. The contest begins at 6:00 PM ET and airs on NSWA. The Wizards are 9-point underdogs in the game. A 221.5-point over/under has been set for the matchup.
Boston Celtics vs. Washington Wizards Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 9 points, with bookmakers listing the Celtics as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Celtics have -402 odds to pick up the win, while the Wizards are listed at +316 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 221.5 points.
Celtics vs. Wizards Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Sunday, October 30, 2022
- Game Time: 6:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: NSWA
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Arena: TD Garden
Celtics vs. Wizards Betting Trends
The Celtics have two wins against the spread in five games this year. Boston has been the favorite in five games this season and has come away with the win three times (60%) in those contests. Celtics games this year have eclipsed the over/under 60% of the time (three out of five games with a set point total).
The Wizards have covered the spread on two occasions this season. Washington has been listed as the moneyline underdog just one other time so far this season, a game it lost. Wizards games this season have hit the over on two of five set point totals.
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Celtics
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 5 | 32.4 | 8 | 3.6 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 3 |
| Jaylen Brown | 5 | 25.6 | 6 | 3 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | 5 | 11.4 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 0.8 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick White | 5 | 10.6 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| Marcus Smart | 5 | 10 | 3.2 | 6.2 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 1.4 |
Wizards
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | 5 | 22.6 | 4.2 | 5.8 | 1 | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Kyle Kuzma | 5 | 20.4 | 7.2 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 1 | 2.2 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | 5 | 17.8 | 7.4 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 1 | 2.2 |
| Rui Hachimura | 5 | 11 | 4.2 | 0.6 | 0 | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Will Barton | 5 | 10.8 | 3 | 2.6 | 1 | 0.2 | 2 |
Celtics vs. Wizards Injury Report
Celtics: Malcolm Brogdon: Questionable (Back), Grant Williams: Out (Suspension), Robert Williams: Out (Knee), Danilo Gallinari: Out (Knee)
Wizards: Delon Wright: Out (Hamstring), Corey Kispert: Out (Ankle)
What you need to know about the Boston Celtics
So far this year, Boston is posting 117.6 points per game (10th-ranked in NBA) and allowing 118.6 points per contest (22nd-ranked).
Boston sports a 38.8% three-point percentage this season (eighth-ranked in NBA), but it has really provided a lift by draining 15.2 threes per contest (second-best). The Celtics are attempting 46.8 two-pointers per game this year, which account for 54.4% of the shots they’ve taken (and 63.5% of the team’s baskets). Meanwhile, they are attempting 39.2 threes per contest, which are 45.6% of their shots (and 36.5% of the team’s buckets).
What you need to know about the Washington Wizards
Washington is 22nd in the league in points scored (112 per game) and eighth in points allowed (110).
Washington is 22nd in the league in 3-pointers made (11 per game) and 12th in 3-point percentage (37.2%). The Wizards take 34.4% percent of their shots from behind the 3-point line, and 65.6% percent from inside it. In terms of makes, 26.1% of the Wizards’ baskets are 3-pointers, and 73.9% are 2-pointers.
Celtics vs. Wizards Predictions and Pick
Our prediction to win this matchup is the Celtics, and we predict that Celtics will cover the spread (Celtics -9). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 221.5 points.
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