| MATCHUP | Boston Celtics | Washington Wizards |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 12-9 | 3-17 |
| Spread | -9.5 -102 | +9.5 -118 |
| Moneyline | -410 | +320 |
| Total | Over 229.5 (-105) | Under 229.5 (-115) |
| Where | Capital One Arena, Washington, DC | |
| When | Thursday, December 4, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | MNMT | |
The Boston Celtics pay a visit to the Washington Wizards at the Capital One Arena on Thursday night. Here’s a Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Prediction. This article will include a Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Pick.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics have been in great form as they’ve won seven of their last nine games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after sneaking past the Knicks in a 123-117 win on Tuesday. Jaylen Brown led the team with 42 points on 16 of 24 shooting, Derrick White added 22 points with five assists on eight of 16 shooting while Anfernee Simons chipped in with 12 points off the bench.
As a team, the Celtics shot a healthy 56 percent from the field and 13 of 40 from the 3-point line as they exploded for 37 points in the second quarter to overcome an early 14-point deficit. They just kept their foot on the gas with another 36 points in the third quarter to lead by as many as 18 points, which was just enough to hold off the Knicks who made things interesting at the end.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Washington Wizards have been in dreadful form so far as they’ve lost 17 of their first 20 games and they will be hoping for a better effort after getting smashed by the 76ers in a 121-102 road defeat on Tuesday. Tristan Vukcevic led the team with 16 points and four assists on six of nine shooting off the bench, Marvin Bagley III and Justin Champagnie each scored 13 points while Kyshawn George chipped in with 11 points, eight rebounds and five assists.
As a team, the Wizards shot 40 percent from the field and nine of 36 from the 3-point line as they struggled to keep pace with the 76ers early on and fell behind by 12 points going into halftime. Things only got worse in the third quarter, where the Wizards leaked 35 points to trail by as many as 36 points at one stage.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Wizards’ last three games at Capital One Arena.
- The Celtics have lost four of their last six games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the last four games between the Celtics and Wizards.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 23 night games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Celtics have won each of their last eight night games against the Wizards.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Celtics’ last four games as road favorites have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Wizards’ last four home games following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Washington Wizards Player Facts
- Bub Carrington leads all Wizards players for assists per 36 minutes (5.9) this season.
- Justin Champagnie leads all Wizards players for rebounds per 36 minutes (10.8) this season.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Payton Pritchard is one of only 15 players in the league to have made 8+ threes in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (49.5).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent field goals made per game this season (45.8).
- The Celtics rank 30th in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (19.0).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (85.4).
Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Prediction
The Celtics are still shorthanded with Jayson Tatum ruled out, and Jaylen Brown ruled as doubtful, while the Wizards have ruled out Bilal Coulibaly, Alex Sarr, Corey Kispert and Tre Johnson. The Celtics have quietly been one of the form teams in the league over the past couple weeks. They would’ve taken plenty of confidence from their gritty win over the in-form Knicks on Tuesday, but they won’t be able to rely on Brown, who had 42 points in that game. These teams last met on Nov 5, and it was the Celtics who romped to a 136-107 win, so while I’m expecting a closer contest with Brown sitting out, I still have the Celtics getting the win and cover in this spot.