Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Prediction & Picks - NBA
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Prediction:
Celtics to cover -9.5
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by Lou Aguila in NBA Picks
The Boston Celtics seeks a fitting finish to a dominant regular-season run as they go for win No.64 in season-finale against the Washington Wizards on April 14, Sunday, 1:00 PM, at the Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
The 63-18 Celtics secured home court advantage for the entire playoffs after clinching the best regular-season record in the NBA three weeks ago.
Bookmakers gave the visiting Celtics a modest -9.5 point handicap against one of the bottom teams in the East since their starters have already been confirmed to sit out this game.
Boston is the second-best offensive team this season behind the Indiana Pacers, averaging 120.3 points on 48.5 FG%. Washington, meanwhile, is scoring 113.4 points on 46.9 FG%.
Players to Watch: Celtics sixth-man Peyton Prichard averaged 13.3 points and 5.2 assists in the last 10 games. He also scored a career-high 31 points in the Celtics' 131-98 win over the Charlotte Hornets.
Wizards big man Deni Avdija averaged 19.1 points, 9.1 rebounds and 4.8 assists in the last 10 games. Avdija put together a terrific all-around performance in a loss to Chicago Bulls, tallying 24 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists in 38 minutes.
Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Form
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0.78 | 82 | 64 | 18 | 2 |
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0.183 | 82 | 15 | 67 |
Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards Latest Matches
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Boston Celtics against Washington Wizards : Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
P. Pritchard
J. Walsh
J. Davis
A. Gill
D. Avdija
P. Baldwin Jr.
C. Kispert
Substitutes
J. Springer
J. Davison
D. White
D. Peterson
X. Tillman
J. Bernard
J. Poole
J. Butler
R. Holmes
J. Champagnie
E. Omoruyi
Boston Celtics - Washington Wizards Key Points
- Washington are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games against Boston.
- Washington are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games.
- Boston are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Washington.
- Boston are 14-1 SU in their last 15 games at home.
Our Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Prediction
Boston will go for a 4-0 regular-season sweep of the Wizards after winning the previous three games by an average of 16.3 points. This season, the Celtics have an incredible 62-16 record as favorites and 41-36-4 against the spread. While Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday, and Derrick White will not play in this game, the Celtics' bench, led by Payton Prichard, has enough firepower to outgun the feeble Wizards.
Our betting pick for Wizards vs. Celtics: Take Celtics to cover -9.5 spread at BetMGM.
Prediction:
Celtics to cover -9.5
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
