The Washington Wizards (2-6) visit the Boston Celtics (8-1) Wednesday at TD Garden for a 7:30 p.m. ET start. We analyze the Wizards-Celtics odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Wizards at Celtics: Key injuries
Celtics
- SF Gordon Hayward (hand) out
- C Enes Kanter (knee) questionable
- PF Daniel Theis (finger) doubtful
Wizards at Celtics: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
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Prediction
Celtics 119, Wizards 103
Moneyline (ML)
The -400 line for the home CELTICS seems of little concern as Boston has won eight straight games. That includes a 4-0 mark in Boston with several convincing wins.
It is unlikely the Wizards can win with a +310 line and 1-3 road record. Washington has an average scoring margin of minus-4.1 points per game.
New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the CELTICS to win outright returns a profit of $2.50. It’s very chalky, but it’s better than trying to win with Washington.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The CELTICS -9.5 (+100) is the play here. A Boston cover (win by 10 or more points) returns a profit of $10.
Washington is 3-1 against the spread on the road and covers the spread by 4.8 points per game while Boston is 3-1 ATS at home and covers by 4.5 points per game. Washington has the ability to stay close but Boston has the shooting to put this game away.
Over/Under (O/U)
The Over/Under is set at 224.5 (O: -106, U: -115). With Washington allowing nearly 118 points per game, the lean is to side on the Under as the Wizards likely struggle to get to 105. AVOID.
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