Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Thursday

NBA Betting Preview: Celtics vs Wizards

The Boston Celtics hit the hardwood against the Washington Wizards in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

The Celtics are capable of covering the -8.5 line against the Wizards. We’re confident of a strong showing and a spread bet is the best play at odds of -114.

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Boston Celtics have won their previous two games. The latest was a 123-117 home triumph at TD Garden against New York Knicks. Jaylen Brown poured in 42 points, with Derrick White contributing 22 and Anfernee Simons adding 12.

Washington Wizards have landed two home wins on the spin. It was a road defeat to Philadelphia 76ers in their last game, losing 121-102 at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Offensively, Tristan Vukcevic led the charge with 16, while Will Riley contributed 13 and Justin Champagnie 13.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Celtics won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 136-107 victory was registered against the Wizards at TD Garden. The Celtics have enjoyed nine consecutive victories against the Wizards. They’ve landed 9 wins from the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	12	9	0.571	115.3	111.2	4.1	7-4	5-5	3-4	9-6	7-3	2W
Wizards	3	17	0.15	112.8	127.3	-14.5	2-6	1-11	1-2	2-13	2-8	1L

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7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Celtics are averaging 118.0 points, 46.1 rebounds, 24.6 assists, 6.7 steals and 5.5 blocks while shooting 48.6% from the field and 78.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 112.1 points and 42.2 rebounds per contest.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 30.1 points, 7.3 rebounds and 5.7 assists, while Payton Pritchard averages 3.5 (40.7%) 3-pointers made.

The Wizards have won 2 and lost 8 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 114.1 points, 41.5 rebounds, 25.6 assists, 8.0 steals and 5.8 blocks per game while shooting 47.2% from the field and 74.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 126.1 points and 49.2 rebounds.

CJ McCollum is averaging 21.6 points and 3.2 (42.1%) 3-pointers made. Alex Sarr has an average of 6.0 rebounds and Kyshawn George 5.2 assists.

Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Prediction & Picks

Our Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, correct score recommendation and best bet builder insights.

Game Prediction

Celtics at -8.5 could be the best wager to have on the spread. -114 is available and our pick would mean a solid victory for the favorites in this NBA matchup.

Our basketball predictions are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into up-to-date NBA stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the action might unfold.

Key Celtics vs Wizards stats:

• The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Wizards in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Wizards in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Wizards in 7 consecutive games against Celtics.

Celtics -8.5 Probability

According to the best sportsbooks, there’s a 53.2% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtics 123 - 110 Wizards

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Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Boston Celtics are -370 favorites and that means a 79% chance of winning this NBA game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. The market suggests that Washington Wizards are least likely to win at +300.

The spread is 9 and the total points line is currently 228.5. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you’re going for Over 228.5, then the odds are -106.

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Moneyline

Celtics

-370

Wizards

+300

Point Spread

Celtics -9

-110

Wizards +9

-110

Total Points

Under 228.5

-114

Over 228.5

-106

Payton Pritchard is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can get -120 that he scores Over 21.5 points or -106 that he goes Under.

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 21.5

-120

Under 21.5

-106

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 21.5

-109

Under 21.5

-118

C.J. McCollum (Wizards)

Over 18.5

-120

Under 18.5

-106

Kyshawn George (Wizards)

Over 15.5

-106

Under 15.5

-120

Neemias Queta (Celtics)

Over 11.5

-132

Under 11.5

+103

Marvin Bagley III (Wizards)

Over 11.5

-123

Under 11.5

-104

Khris Middleton (Wizards)

Over 11.5

+101

Under 11.5

-128

Sam Hauser (Celtics)

Over 10.5

-120

Under 10.5

-106

Justin Champagnie (Wizards)

Over 8.5

-106

Under 8.5

-120

Jordan Walsh (Celtics)

Over 7.5

-116

Under 7.5

-110

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 6.5

-106

Under 6.5

-123

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 6.5

+113

Under 6.5

-149

Kyshawn George (Wizards)

Over 4.5

-154

Under 4.5

+116

C.J. McCollum (Wizards)

Over 3.5

-132

Under 3.5

-100

Khris Middleton (Wizards)

Over 3.5

+101

Under 3.5

-133

Neemias Queta (Celtics)

Over 8.5

-147

Under 8.5

+111

Marvin Bagley III (Wizards)

Over 6.5

-147

Under 6.5

+112

Justin Champagnie (Wizards)

Over 6.5

-130

Under 6.5

-101

Kyshawn George (Wizards)

Over 5.5

-147

Under 5.5

+112

Jordan Walsh (Celtics)

Over 5.5

-103

Under 5.5

-128

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 4.5

-128

Under 4.5

-103

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 4.5

-106

Under 4.5

-123

Sam Hauser (Celtics)

Over 4.5

-108

Under 4.5

-123

C.J. McCollum (Wizards)

Over 3.5

-101

Under 3.5

-130

Khris Middleton (Wizards)

Over 3.5

-164

Under 3.5

+123

The Wizards have two wins and eight losses in the last 10 home games, posting 112.70 points per contest while yielding 126.10.

The Celtics are 5-5 in their last 10 games away from home, scoring 110.50 points per contest and conceding 108.70.

The Celtics defeated the Wizards 112-98 the last time they played at Capital One Arena. Over the last 10 head-to-head clashes at Capital One Arena, the Celtics have secured six victories, as the Wizards have picked up four.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O228.5	U228.5
Washington Wizards Home Stats		2-8	238.80	112.70	126.10	6	4
Boston Celtics Away Stats		5-5	219.20	110.50	108.70	4	6

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O228.5 = Games Over 228.5 Points
• U228.5 = Games Under 228.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Boston Celtics Stats

Washington Wizards Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 230.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 219.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 228.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 228.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 118.00 pts and allowed 112.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 110.50 pts and allowed 108.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 240.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 238.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 228.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 228.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 114.10 pts and allowed 126.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 112.70 pts and allowed 126.10 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.80 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.80 (39%)
• Free Throws Made: 15.00 (78.13%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.1, Offensive 13.40, Defensive 32.70
• Assists: 24.60
• Blocks: 5.50
• Steals: 6.70
• Turnovers : 11.10
• Personal Fouls: 21.30

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 25.60 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.00 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 14.30 (72.96%)
• Rebounds: Total 45, Offensive 12.90, Defensive 32.10
• Assists: 22.60
• Blocks: 6.10
• Steals: 8.20
• Turnovers : 13.00
• Personal Fouls: 23.20

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.20 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.20 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.10 (74.54%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.5, Offensive 10.70, Defensive 30.80
• Assists: 25.60
• Blocks: 5.80
• Steals: 8.00
• Turnovers : 14.50
• Personal Fouls: 21.40

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.10 (51%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.80 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.10 (76.3%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.3, Offensive 10.30, Defensive 31.00
• Assists: 24.40
• Blocks: 5.20
• Steals: 7.60
• Turnovers : 14.60
• Personal Fouls: 23.10

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Raptors	15	7	0.682	117.7	113.1	4.6	8-2	7-5	3-2	13-4	8-2	1W
Knicks	14	7	0.667	120.2	113	7.2	11-1	3-6	4-1	11-7	7-3	1W
Celtics	12	9	0.571	115.3	111.2	4.1	7-4	5-5	3-4	9-6	7-3	2W
76ers	11	9	0.55	118.3	118	0.3	6-6	5-3	5-2	10-9	5-5	1W
Nets	5	16	0.238	109	117.7	-8.7	1-9	4-7	1-7	5-13	4-6	2W

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	17	5	0.773	118.3	113.2	5.1	9-2	8-3	4-3	13-5	7-3	1L
Cavaliers	13	10	0.565	119.1	116	3.1	8-5	5-5	6-0	11-8	5-5	1L
Bucks	10	13	0.435	115.8	117.8	-2	7-6	3-7	3-3	8-9	2-8	1W
Bulls	9	12	0.429	119.1	122.7	-3.6	6-3	3-9	1-4	6-9	3-7	5L
Pacers	4	18	0.182	110.6	120.1	-9.5	4-8	0-10	1-5	3-9	3-7	2L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Heat	14	8	0.636	123.6	118.4	5.2	10-2	4-6	2-1	8-4	7-3	1L
Magic	13	9	0.591	119.2	114.3	4.9	8-4	5-5	3-2	10-7	7-3	1L
Hawks	13	10	0.565	116.8	115.7	1.1	4-5	9-5	3-1	7-7	5-5	2L
Hornets	6	16	0.273	114.7	119.9	-5.2	5-6	1-10	1-4	5-11	2-8	2L
Wizards	3	17	0.15	112.8	127.3	-14.5	2-6	1-11	1-2	2-13	2-8	1L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	21	1	0.955	122.3	107	15.3	10-0	11-1	4-1	17-1	10-0	13W
Nuggets	15	6	0.714	125.1	116	9.1	6-4	9-2	2-1	12-5	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	13	8	0.619	120.6	115.4	5.2	7-3	6-5	3-3	8-7	6-4	3W
Trail Blazers	9	13	0.409	118.4	120.6	-2.2	3-6	6-7	3-3	7-9	3-7	1W
Jazz	7	13	0.35	118.5	125.4	-6.9	6-6	1-7	0-4	4-10	4-6	1W

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	15	5	0.75	119.1	115.9	3.2	7-3	8-2	2-2	12-4	8-2	1L
Suns	13	9	0.591	117	113.7	3.3	8-4	5-5	5-2	12-8	6-4	1W
Warriors	11	11	0.5	114.4	114	0.4	7-3	4-8	3-1	10-7	5-5	1L
Kings	5	17	0.227	111	122.8	-11.8	3-7	2-10	1-3	4-15	2-8	4L
Clippers	6	16	0.273	112.5	117.5	-5	3-7	3-9	1-4	4-9	2-8	1W

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	14	5	0.737	121.7	110.3	11.4	6-2	8-3	2-1	7-4	8-2	1W
Spurs	15	6	0.714	119	113.8	5.2	9-2	6-4	6-0	9-6	7-3	2W
Grizzlies	9	13	0.409	113.6	117	-3.4	4-6	5-7	4-3	8-7	5-5	1L
Mavericks	8	15	0.348	111.4	115.7	-4.3	5-9	3-6	1-5	4-10	5-5	3W
Pelicans	3	19	0.136	112.6	123.3	-10.7	2-10	1-9	1-5	1-17	1-9	4L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	17	5	0.773	118.3	113.2	5.1	9-2	8-3	4-3	13-5	7-3	1L
Raptors	15	7	0.682	117.7	113.1	4.6	8-2	7-5	3-2	13-4	8-2	1W
Knicks	14	7	0.667	120.2	113	7.2	11-1	3-6	4-1	11-7	7-3	1W
Heat	14	8	0.636	123.6	118.4	5.2	10-2	4-6	2-1	8-4	7-3	1L
Magic	13	9	0.591	119.2	114.3	4.9	8-4	5-5	3-2	10-7	7-3	1L
Celtics	12	9	0.571	115.3	111.2	4.1	7-4	5-5	3-4	9-6	7-3	2W
Cavaliers	13	10	0.565	119.1	116	3.1	8-5	5-5	6-0	11-8	5-5	1L
Hawks	13	10	0.565	116.8	115.7	1.1	4-5	9-5	3-1	7-7	5-5	2L
76ers	11	9	0.55	118.3	118	0.3	6-6	5-3	5-2	10-9	5-5	1W
Bucks	10	13	0.435	115.8	117.8	-2	7-6	3-7	3-3	8-9	2-8	1W
Bulls	9	12	0.429	119.1	122.7	-3.6	6-3	3-9	1-4	6-9	3-7	5L
Hornets	6	16	0.273	114.7	119.9	-5.2	5-6	1-10	1-4	5-11	2-8	2L
Nets	5	16	0.238	109	117.7	-8.7	1-9	4-7	1-7	5-13	4-6	2W
Pacers	4	18	0.182	110.6	120.1	-9.5	4-8	0-10	1-5	3-9	3-7	2L
Wizards	3	17	0.15	112.8	127.3	-14.5	2-6	1-11	1-2	2-13	2-8	1L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	21	1	0.955	122.3	107	15.3	10-0	11-1	4-1	17-1	10-0	13W
Lakers	15	5	0.75	119.1	115.9	3.2	7-3	8-2	2-2	12-4	8-2	1L
Rockets	14	5	0.737	121.7	110.3	11.4	6-2	8-3	2-1	7-4	8-2	1W
Spurs	15	6	0.714	119	113.8	5.2	9-2	6-4	6-0	9-6	7-3	2W
Nuggets	15	6	0.714	125.1	116	9.1	6-4	9-2	2-1	12-5	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	13	8	0.619	120.6	115.4	5.2	7-3	6-5	3-3	8-7	6-4	3W
Suns	13	9	0.591	117	113.7	3.3	8-4	5-5	5-2	12-8	6-4	1W
Warriors	11	11	0.5	114.4	114	0.4	7-3	4-8	3-1	10-7	5-5	1L
Grizzlies	9	13	0.409	113.6	117	-3.4	4-6	5-7	4-3	8-7	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	9	13	0.409	118.4	120.6	-2.2	3-6	6-7	3-3	7-9	3-7	1W
Jazz	7	13	0.35	118.5	125.4	-6.9	6-6	1-7	0-4	4-10	4-6	1W
Mavericks	8	15	0.348	111.4	115.7	-4.3	5-9	3-6	1-5	4-10	5-5	3W
Kings	5	17	0.227	111	122.8	-11.8	3-7	2-10	1-3	4-15	2-8	4L
Clippers	6	16	0.273	112.5	117.5	-5	3-7	3-9	1-4	4-9	2-8	1W
Pelicans	3	19	0.136	112.6	123.3	-10.7	2-10	1-9	1-5	1-17	1-9	4L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	21	1	0.955	122.3	107	15.3	10-0	11-1	4-1	17-1	10-0	13W
Pistons	17	5	0.773	118.3	113.2	5.1	9-2	8-3	4-3	13-5	7-3	1L
Lakers	15	5	0.75	119.1	115.9	3.2	7-3	8-2	2-2	12-4	8-2	1L
Rockets	14	5	0.737	121.7	110.3	11.4	6-2	8-3	2-1	7-4	8-2	1W
Nuggets	15	6	0.714	125.1	116	9.1	6-4	9-2	2-1	12-5	6-4	1W
Spurs	15	6	0.714	119	113.8	5.2	9-2	6-4	6-0	9-6	7-3	2W
Raptors	15	7	0.682	117.7	113.1	4.6	8-2	7-5	3-2	13-4	8-2	1W
Knicks	14	7	0.667	120.2	113	7.2	11-1	3-6	4-1	11-7	7-3	1W
Heat	14	8	0.636	123.6	118.4	5.2	10-2	4-6	2-1	8-4	7-3	1L
Timberwolves	13	8	0.619	120.6	115.4	5.2	7-3	6-5	3-3	8-7	6-4	3W
Magic	13	9	0.591	119.2	114.3	4.9	8-4	5-5	3-2	10-7	7-3	1L
Suns	13	9	0.591	117	113.7	3.3	8-4	5-5	5-2	12-8	6-4	1W
Celtics	12	9	0.571	115.3	111.2	4.1	7-4	5-5	3-4	9-6	7-3	2W
Hawks	13	10	0.565	116.8	115.7	1.1	4-5	9-5	3-1	7-7	5-5	2L
Cavaliers	13	10	0.565	119.1	116	3.1	8-5	5-5	6-0	11-8	5-5	1L
76ers	11	9	0.55	118.3	118	0.3	6-6	5-3	5-2	10-9	5-5	1W
Warriors	11	11	0.5	114.4	114	0.4	7-3	4-8	3-1	10-7	5-5	1L
Bucks	10	13	0.435	115.8	117.8	-2	7-6	3-7	3-3	8-9	2-8	1W
Bulls	9	12	0.429	119.1	122.7	-3.6	6-3	3-9	1-4	6-9	3-7	5L
Grizzlies	9	13	0.409	113.6	117	-3.4	4-6	5-7	4-3	8-7	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	9	13	0.409	118.4	120.6	-2.2	3-6	6-7	3-3	7-9	3-7	1W
Jazz	7	13	0.35	118.5	125.4	-6.9	6-6	1-7	0-4	4-10	4-6	1W
Mavericks	8	15	0.348	111.4	115.7	-4.3	5-9	3-6	1-5	4-10	5-5	3W
Hornets	6	16	0.273	114.7	119.9	-5.2	5-6	1-10	1-4	5-11	2-8	2L
Clippers	6	16	0.273	112.5	117.5	-5	3-7	3-9	1-4	4-9	2-8	1W
Nets	5	16	0.238	109	117.7	-8.7	1-9	4-7	1-7	5-13	4-6	2W
Kings	5	17	0.227	111	122.8	-11.8	3-7	2-10	1-3	4-15	2-8	4L
Pacers	4	18	0.182	110.6	120.1	-9.5	4-8	0-10	1-5	3-9	3-7	2L
Wizards	3	17	0.15	112.8	127.3	-14.5	2-6	1-11	1-2	2-13	2-8	1L
Pelicans	3	19	0.136	112.6	123.3	-10.7	2-10	1-9	1-5	1-17	1-9	4L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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