The Wizards are gearing up to take on the Boston Celtics on Monday, Oct 30. The game is slated for 7:00 ET and will be broadcast on NBCS. Boston comes into this game as 10-point favorites with the total set at 229.5. How will this matchup unfold? Let’s delve into the Wizards vs. Celtics player props and predictions below.
Wizards VS. Celtics Odds
- Spread: Celtics -10
- Total 229.5
Game Info
- Date: Monday, Oct 30
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Capital One Arena, Washington DC
- TV: NBCS
Celtics Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Celtics have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Through their last three road games, Boston has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 3-0 while averaging 109 points per game.
- 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 0-3.
Wizards Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Wizards have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Although Washington has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 115 points per game in these games.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Wizards have a straight up record of 3-7. Their record vs the spread in these games was 5-5.
Do the Celtics Have What it Takes on the Road?
The Celtics’ previous game came against the Heat, where they defeated Miami at home with a score of 119-111. Currently, the Celtics hold a 2-0 record.
Looking at the most recent game, the Boston Celtics’ free throw shooting percentage was 68.4%, with 13 out of 19 free throws made. Their field goal percentage was 47.4%, with 45 out of 95 field goals made. Additionally, their three-point shooting percentage was 41%, with 16 out of 39 three-point shots made.
Defensively, the Celtics secured a 119-111 victory over the Miami Heat in their previous game, achieving 15 turnovers and 6 blocked shots while allowing 111 points. This win brought their overall record to 2-0.
Taking a Look at the Wizards Chances at Home
Most recently, the Wizards faced off against the Grizzlies and achieved a final score of 113-106, resulting in a victory for the Wizards and bringing their overall record to 1-1.
On offense, the Washington Wizards had a 34.8% three-point field goal percentage in their most recent game, making 16 out of 46 attempts. They also had a 77.3% free throw percentage, making 17 out of 22 attempts. Additionally, the Wizards had 11 offensive rebounds.
Washington’s defense is coming off a game where they achieved nine steals, 34 defensive rebounds, and conceded 106 points. This defensive performance contributed to the Wizards’ 113-106 win against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Wizards vs. Celtics Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Kristaps Porzingis and his points prop of 19.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -115 while the under is at -111. With his prop at 19.5, our model suggests taking the over as we have him finishing with 21. We have him finishing with a field goal percentage of 57.1% and knocking down two threes.
The Prop: Kristaps Porzingis Over 19.5 Points | -115 at FanDuel Sportsbook
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Wizards VS. Celtics Predictions
For a point-spread bet in this Celtics vs. Wizards matchup, we’re leaning towards the Wizards at +10. Although our projections show the Celtics winning 110-109, we suggest placing your bet on the Wizards for the point spread.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 229.5, and our model predicts the Celtics and Wizards to score a combined 219 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Wizards +10 | -110 at Fanduel Sportsbook
