Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Matchup

Check out our Celtics vs. Wizards prediction to get our insight on to who will win and cover the spread in Washington.

  • The Celtics face the Wizards at 20-5.
  • Defensively, Boston are giving up 110.2 points per game.
  • The Celtics are coming off a 123-99 win vs. the Wizards.
  • The Wizards come in at 3-20.
  • Washington has an effective field goal percentage of 50% (28th).
  • The Wizards are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Celtics.

Celtics vs Wizards Prediction

At 6:00 ET, the 20-5 Boston Celtics (-1425) will take on the 3-20 Washington Wizards (+831) in an Eastern Conference matchup at Capital One Arena. The Celtics are currently favored by 16 points and are 2nd in the Eastern Conference, while the Wizards are 15th.

This game will be televised on NBCS.

Celtics vs. Wizards Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Boston Celtics at Washington Wizards
  • Where: Washington at Capital One Arena
  • Date: Sunday, December 15th
  • Betting Odds BOS -16, BOS -1425 | WAS +831 O/U 229.5

Celtics Preview: Can The Celtics Secure a Road Victory?

The Celtics improved to 20-5 on the season with a 123-99 win over the Pistons on Thursday. Boston, playing at home, was favored by 11.5 points and covered the spread. The total points for the game came in at 222, just under the 224.5-point line.

Boston set the tone early, holding Detroit to 16 points in the 1st quarter. A 10-0 run pushed their lead from 38-33 to 48-33, and they went into the 4th quarter up 93-68. Although the Pistons outscored them 31-30 in the final period, the Celtics had already done enough to secure the win.

The Celtics shot 51.1% from the field and hit 20 threes at a 41.7% clip in their win over the Pistons. Payton Pritchard and Derrick White each made 7 threes, with Pritchard finishing with 27 points and 10 assists, and White adding 23 points.

Pritchard scored 11 points in the 2nd quarter and 10 more in the 4th. Jaylen Brown also added 10 points in the final period, while Kristaps Porzingis contributed 6 of his 19 points in the 3rd quarter.

The Celtics' defense was strong in their win over the Pistons, giving up just 99 points. They started strong, allowing only 16 points in the 1st quarter, and held the Pistons to 24 points in the 3rd.

Boston limited Detroit to 18% from three, with just 7 made threes. The Pistons went to the line 10 times, making 8 free throws. The Celtics grabbed 43 defensive rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and added 6 steals and 4 blocks.

Wizards Preview: Will Washington Find a Way to Win at Home?

The Celtics improved to 20-5 on the season with a dominant 123-99 win over the Pistons on Thursday. Playing at home, Boston covered the -11.5 point spread, while the game’s total of 222 points narrowly missed the O/U line of 224.5.

Boston took control early, leading 27-16 after the 1st quarter. A key 10-0 run extended their lead from 38-33 to 48-33. The Celtics outscored the Pistons 34-24 in the 3rd quarter, entering the 4th with a 93-68 lead, and the Pistons edged Boston 31-30 in the final period.

Bilal Coulibaly led the Wizards with 27 points and 6 rebounds in their 115-105 loss to the Cavaliers, hitting 5 threes at a 62.5% clip. Overall, he shot 55.6% from the field. Jordan Poole added 17 points, while Justin Champagnie contributed 16 points and 8 rebounds.

Coulibaly scored 9 points in the 3rd quarter and 8 more in the 4th. Champagnie also had a strong finish, scoring 9 points in the final period. The Wizards hit 14 threes, shooting 35% from deep and 47.7% overall.

Despite holding the Cavaliers to 39% shooting, the Wizards allowed 115 points in their loss on Friday. Washington gave up 32 points in the 2nd quarter and 30 in the 3rd, but they limited Cleveland to 28 points in the 4th.

The Wizards did well defending the three, allowing 15 threes on 30% shooting. However, they sent the Cavaliers to the line 40 times, where Cleveland made 28 free throws. Washington also gave up 16 offensive rebounds.

Celtics vs Wizards Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last ten road games, Boston has an ATS record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 8-2 while averaging 122 points per game.
  • In their last five games at home, the Wizards have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 2-2-1 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 103 points per game in these contests.
  • The last ten games that Washington was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 4-5-1 while going 1-9 straight up.
  • In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Celtics have a straight up record of 9-1 and an ATS mark of 3-7.

Celtics vs Wizards Prediction

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