The Boston Celtics (25-8) visit Capital One Arena to take on the Washington Wizards (11-24) Monday for a 7 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Celtics-Wizards odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Celtics at Wizards: Key injuries
Celtics
- PG Kemba Walker (illness) out
- C Vincent Poirier (finger) out
- C Robert Williams III (hip) out
- SG Romeo Langford (illness) questionable
Wizards
- PG John Wall (Achilles) out
- SG Bradley Beal (leg) questionable
- PF Davis Bertans (quad) out
- C Thomas Bryant (foot) out
- PF Moritz Wagner (ankle) out
- PF Rui Hachimura (groin) out
- C Ian Mahinmi (finger) questionable
- SF C.J. Miles (wrist) out
Celtics at Wizards: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
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Prediction
Celtics 123, Wizards 110
Moneyline (ML)
As you would expect, the Celtics (-400) are monster moneyline favorites tonight, even on the road. While the Wizards have been scrappy this season, they are just too banged up to beat Boston, even at home. However, due to the Celtics’ -400 odds for the outright victory, this is a bet you should AVOID due to the potential risk and minimal reward.
New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Celtics to win returns a profit of just $2.50.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The CELTICS (-8.5, -115) are somehow less than double-digit favorites. That line feels about five points too low as Boston should be able to win this game with ease. The Celtics are 10-5 against the spread over their last 15 games, while the Wizards have struggled to cover the spread as of late (2-5 against the spread in their previous seven home games). Expect the Wizards to hang around for a while, but for the Celtics to win by 9 or more points.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total is set at 228.5, and that feels low considering just how bad the Wizards defense has been this season. Washington currently has the worst defense in the NBA, allowing 120.9 points per game. Expect this to be a fast-paced game with the Celtics likely scoring 120 or more points, which should allow the OVER 228.5 (-129) to hit.
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