The Boston Celtics (12-9) and Washington Wizards (3-17) meet Thursday in an Eastern Conference battle from Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Celtics vs. Wizards odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Celtics lead 1-0 with a 136-107 win home Nov. 5
The Celtics beat the New York Knicks 123-117 Tuesday, covering as a 1-point home underdog as the Over (231) cashed. Boston was led by F Jaylen Brown, who scored a game-high 42 points on 16-for-24 shooting. The Celtics have covered 5 in a row and 8 of their last 11 games. They are 11-10 against the spread (ATS) on the season.
The Wizards lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 121-102 Tuesday, failing to cover as a 13-point underdog as the Under (235.5) hit. Only one Washington player, F Tristan Vukcevic (16), scored more than 13 points. The Wizards have gone 2-2 over their last 4 games and are 4-3 ATS over their last 7 contests. They are a mere 6-14 ATS.
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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 6:52 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Celtics -450 (bet $450 to win $100) | Wizards +340 (bet $100 to win $340)
- Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -8.5 (-115) | Wizards +8.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Celtics at Wizards key injuries
Celtics
- F Jaylen Brown (illness) doubtful
- F Jayson Tatum (Achilles) out
Wizards
- F Bilal Coulibaly (oblique) out
- F Corey Kispert (thumb) out
- C Alex Sarr (adductor) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Celtics at Wizards picks and predictions
Prediction
Celtics 119, Wizards 113
PASS.
Avoid this play. The Celtics (-450) are deep enough to win with ease, even without Brown, but are too expensive to consider here.
BET WIZARDS +8.5 (-105).
The Wizards have covered well at home as of late, and their offense has found some rhythm as well. They are 2-0 ATS in their last 2 home games and 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog of 8.5 or greater.
The Celtics are likely to be without Brown, their leading scorer. He has played all 21 games, so they may struggle to separate themselves with him sidelined and someone else captaining the offense. They are 1-2 ATS in their last 3 road games as a favorite as well.
Take WIZARDS +8.5 (-105).
BET UNDER 228.5 (-110).
The Celtics play at the slowest pace in the NBA, and they are a well-coached team that should force the Wizards to play to their style. Without Brown, their offense could struggle to produce.
Boston is 9-12 O/U on the season and 3-4 O/U across its last 7 games. The Wizards have gone Under in 2 of their last 3 games, scoring 102 or fewer in 2 of those as well.
Take UNDER 228.5 (-110).
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