The Celtics host the Washington Wizards on Friday, Feb 9. Today’s game is set for 7:30 ET and will be shown on NBCS. Boston comes into this game as 16.5-point favorites with the total set at 236.5. Keep reading to get our Celtics vs. Wizards player props and predictions.
Celtics vs. Wizards Odds
- Spread: Celtics -16.5
- Total 236.5
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Feb 9
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: TD Garden, Boston MA
- TV: NBCS
Wizards Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Wizards have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 2-2-1 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Washington has an ATS record of 5-0 while averaging 115 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
- Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Wizards have a straight up record of 0-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-1-1.
Celtics Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Celtics have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Boston has played well in their previous five home games, going 4-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 117 points per game while allowing 111. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- Through their previous three contests as the betting favorite, the Celtics have a strong record of 2-1. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 1-2.
Will the Wizards Pull Through as the Away Underdog?
Washington has lost four straight games and is 9-41 on the season. In the Eastern Conference, they are in 14th place and 5th in the Southeast Division.
As the underdog, the Wizards have gone 9-38 this season and are 23-23 ATS as the underdog. Today, they are 16.5-point underdogs and have gone 16-9 ATS on the road.
In their last game, the Wizards lost to the Cavaliers by a score of 114-106. The O/U line for that game was 234.5, and Washington covered the spread as 11.5-point underdogs.
This season, the Wizards have an O/U record of 23-27, and their games have averaged 238.4 points per game. In non-conference games, their O/U record is 3-12, and today’s line is 236.5.
Through 50 games, the Wizards are averaging 236.5 points per game on the road, and their road record is 6-19. Their ATS record on the road is 16-9.
Heading into their game against the Celtics, the Wizards are averaging 114.5 points per game, which is 18th in the league. Interestingly, they have scored more points on the road (114.8) than at home (114.3).
So far this season, the Wizards have outscored the NBA scoring average in 50% of their games. However, they are currently on a four-game streak of scoring less than their season average.
Washington leads the league in pace with 102.3 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 16th in the NBA at 47%. From beyond the arc, the Wizards are hitting 34% of their three-point attempts (27th).
On defense, the Wizards are ranked 29th in the NBA this season. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA scoring average in 70.0% of their games. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Wizards squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 56.7% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 37.3% from downtown.
Will the Celtics Live Up to Expectations at Home?
In their last game against the Hawks, the Celtics won by a score of 125-117. The O/U line for that game was 245.5 points, giving them a combined scoring total of 242. Boston was favored by 12 points in that game.
This season, the Celtics have an O/U record of 25-26, and 37 of their games have had lower over/under lines than today’s line of 236.5. On average, their games have finished with 231.2 points.
Boston has won two straight games and is currently in first place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 39-12. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 26-6 and 13-6 against the West.
At home, the Celtics are 24-3 this season and have won two straight games. Their ATS record at home is 13-13, and they are 21-25 as the favorite. As the favorite, they are 37-11 this season.
The Celtics have an overall ATS record of 23-26, and they have gone 10-13 ATS on the road. Today, they are favored by 16.5 points.
This season, the Celtics have been one of the top offensive teams in the NBA, averaging 120.4 points per game. At home, they are averaging 121.7 points per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Celtics lead the NBA in both three-pointers made and attempted per game. Overall, they are shooting 37% from beyond the arc.
In terms of pace, Boston is 15th in the NBA, averaging 98.6 possessions per game. So far, they have outscored the league average in 70.6% of their games.
At present, the Celtics’ defense is ranked 6th, allowing 110.8 points per game. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Celtics defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 51.8% while allowing 34.6% from downtown.
Celtics vs. Wizards Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Kyle Kuzma and his points prop of 21.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -129 while the under is at -105. Based on our projections, Kyle Kuzma is expected to go 8/19 from the field, resulting in 22 points. We recommend taking the over on his prop bet, which offers a payout of -129.
- The Prop: Kyle Kuzma Over 21.5 Points (-129)
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Celtics vs. Wizards Predictions
In this Wizards vs. Celtics matchup, our point-spread bet is on the Wizards at +16.5. While we project the Celtics to win 125-111, our recommendation is to bet on the Wizards for the point-spread.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 236.5 and given that our model is projecting 236 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Wizards +16.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook