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The Boston Celtics (52-14) and Washington Wizards (11-56) meet Sunday at Capital One Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Celtics vs. Wizards odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Celtics lead 2-0
Boston won its 4th straight game on Thursday night over the Phoenix Suns 127-112, covering the 5.5-point spread as the Over (226.5) cashed. G Jaylen Brown lit it up for 37 points, shooting over 60% from the field. The Celtics also got 50 points from the combination of F Jayson Tatum (26) and C Al Horford (24). Boston has a stranglehold on the top seed for the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Washington finished their 4-game road trip 1-3 after losing in Chicago to the Bulls 127-98 on Saturday night. They failed to cover as a 9.5-point underdog and the Over (224.5) cashed. F Corey Kispert led the Wizards in scoring with 16 points hitting 3 of 6 from long range. Washington has long been eliminated from playoff contention.
The Celtics won their last meeting 133-129 on Feb. 9 in Boston. Washington covered the spread as an 18-point underdog and the Over (236) cashed.
Celtics at Wizards odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:56 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Celtics -550 (bet $550 to win $100) | Wizards +400 (bet $100 to win $400)
- Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -10.5 (-110) | Wizards +10.5 (-120)
- Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Celtics at Wizards key injuries
Celtics
- F Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) out
- G Derrick White (hand) out
- G Jaylen Brown (ankle) questionable
- F Jayson Tatum (ankle) questionable
Wizards
- F Deni Avdija (knee) questionable
- G Landry Shamet (calf) questionable
- G Tyus Jones (back) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Celtics at Wizards picks and predictions
Prediction
Celtics 124, Wizards 110
Moneyline
PASS.
You should avoid betting the Celtics (-550) as the juice is too much. Bet the spread and/or total instead.
Against the spread
BET CELTICS -10.5 (-110).
Boston has covered 8 of their last 10 games, 4 straight coming into this one. It’ll be 5 games after Sunday night against the Wizards. The Celtics have beaten the Wizards 5 of their last 6 games and covered the spread in 4.
Washington has lost 19 of their last 21 games. The Wizards are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 home games.
Over/Under
BET OVER 232.5 (-110).
Washington and Boston have gone Over the posted total in their last 4 meetings.
The Wizards have the worst record in the NBA because they allow the most points per game (123.9). They are also the fastest team in the NBA according to pace of play. The Celtics are the 2nd-highest scoring team in the NBA at 120.9 per game. That’s a recipe for an Over if I’ve ever heard one.
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