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Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Prediction NBA Picks 11/22/24
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Washington Wizards (2-11) vs Boston Celtics (12-3)
November 22, 2024 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Washington Wizards +14.5 — Over/Under: 236.5
The Boston Celtics travel to the Capital One Arena to battle the Washington Wizards on Friday night. Here’s a Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Prediction. This article will include a Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Pick.
Boston CelticsÂ
The Boston Celtics have been in red-hot form as they’ve won five of their last six games overall and they will be gunning for a fourth straight victory after sneaking past the Cavaliers in a 120-117 home win on Tuesday. Jayson Tatum led the team with 33 points, 12 rebounds, and seven assists, Al Horford added 20 points with three blocks, Derrick White scored 19 points while Jaylen Brown chipped in with 17 points and eight assists. As a team, the Celtics shot 51 percent from the field and a sizzling 22 of 41 from the 3-point line as they exploded for 39 points in the second quarter to take a 21-point lead, which proved to be just enough to hold off a late rally from the Cavaliers. The Celtics will take on the Wolves and Clippers after this one.
Washington WizardsÂ
Meanwhile, the Washington Wizards have been ice-cold as they are now hoping to put a halt to a nine-game losing streak after getting thrashed by the Knicks in a 134-106 road defeat on Monday. Corey Kispert, Jonas Valanciunas, and Carlton Carrington each scored 18 points while Kyle Kuzma chipped in with 11 points. As a team, the Wizards shot 47 percent from the field and 11 of 33 from the 3-point line, but their issues were on the defensive end as they just had no answer for the Knicks who exploded for 73 points in the first half. It was all one-way traffic with the Knicks building a 34-point lead before the Wizards even made any ground on the scoreboard. The Wizards will play against the Pacers following this game.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 14 night games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Celtics have won each of their last 10 Friday games against teams that held a losing record.
- The road team has covered the spread in nine of the Celtics’ last 10 games.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as underdogs.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Celtics’ last eight games against the Wizards following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Wizards’ last six home games against the Celtics following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Prediction
The Celtics are still missing Kristaps Porzingis for the long term, while the Wizards are keeping an eye on Marvin Bagley who is questionable for this one. The Celtics have been one of the most consistent teams in the league this season and they are coming into this one with plenty of momentum after delivering the shorthanded Cavaliers their first defeat of the season. In contrast, the Wizards have been one of the worst teams in the league, they just got blown out by the Knicks for their ninth straight defeat and they’ve already lost to the Celtics by 20 points back at the start of the season. The line was always going to be high for this one, but for me, it’s either Celtics to cover or pass altogether.
