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Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Prediction NBA Picks 12/15/24
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Washington Wizards (3-20) vs Boston Celtics (20-5)
December 15, 2024 at 06:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Washington Wizards +15.5— Over/Under: 227.5
The Boston Celtics and the Washington Wizards collide at the Capital One Arena on Sunday 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 great form as they’ve won 11 of their last 13 games overall and they will be eager to stay hot after making light work of the Pistons in a 123-99 home win on Thursday. Payton Pritchard led the team with 27 points and 10 assists off the bench, Derrick White added 23 points while Kristaps Porzingis chipped in with 19 points, eight rebounds, and two blocks. As a team, the Celtics shot 51 percent from the field and 20 of 48 from the 3-point line as they dominated right from the start, holding the Pistons to just 16 points in the first quarter before the Celtics exploded for 34 points in the third quarter to put the game to bed early. The Celtics will take on the Bulls in a b2b set after this one, and then they will meet the Magic, 76ers, and Pacers.
Washington WizardsÂ
Meanwhile, the Washington Wizards have been ice-cold as they’ve lost 20 of their first 23 games and they will be hoping to bounce back after coming up short to the Cavaliers in a 115-105 road defeat on Friday. Bilal Coulibaly led the team with 27 points, six rebounds, and five assists, Justin Champagnie added 16 points while Jordan Poole chipped in with 17 points and six assists. As a team, the Wizards shot 47 percent from the field and 14 of 40 from the 3-point line as they came out swinging and played hard to erase an early 12-point deficit, but they just couldn’t hold off the league-leading Cavaliers who started to pull away in the fourth quarter.Â
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 15 night games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Celtics have won 19 of their last 20 games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight night games at Capital One Arena following a road loss.
- The favorites have covered the spread in four of the Wizards’ last five games at Capital One Arena.
Total Points Facts
- Six of the Celtics’ last seven games against Southeast Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of the Wizards’ last five games at Capital One Arena following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Prediction
The Celtics don’t have anyone listed on the injury report, while the Wizards are still missing Corey Kispert, Kyshawn George, Kyle Kuzma and Malcolm Brogdon. The Celtics have continued their stellar form with another dominant win over the Pistons in their last outing, they are healthier than ever and they really shouldn’t have too much trouble running past this lowly Wizards team. The line was always going to be big for this matchup, but I am sticking with the consistent Celtics to take care of business on the road.
