The Boston Celtics (8-7) will be at home when they play the Washington Wizards (6-6). Action begins at 7:30 pm ET on Friday, Nov. 27 and can be seen on CNE and WA2.
The Celtics enter this game hoping for similar success after topping the 76ers 84-80 on Wednesday. Isaiah Thomas was the game’s leading scorer with 30 points on 11-for-21 shooting. The Wizards, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their 101-87 loss against the Hornets on Wednesday. Washington still lost despite the best efforts of Marcin Gortat, who recorded his third double-double of the season with 17 points and 12 rebounds.
This is the second game of the year between these two teams, with the Celtics winning the first matchup 118-98. Kelly Olynyk had a standout performance in the victory, putting up 19 points, seven rebounds, four assists, four steals, one block, and three three-pointers.
The Celtics are a four-point favorite against Washington and the Over/Under (O/U) for this game is sitting at 207 points. The Celtics have gone 8-7 Straight Up (SU) and 7-8 Against The Spread (ATS). They are 6-5 SU and 5-6 ATS against the Eastern Conference. Opponents have consistently had the ball stolen by the Celtics, who lead the league in steals per game with 11.3. Boston is one of the league’s top scoring teams off turnovers with an average of 22.3 points per game.
In the other locker room, the Wizards have a record of 5-7 ATS and 6-6 SU. Against the Eastern Conference, Washington is 5-5 SU and 4-6 ATS.
Boston beat Washington in their most recent meeting this season, bringing the head-to-head record to an even 5-5 SU over the last 10 meetings. They are also even ATS in their last 10 games.
Predictions: SU Winner – Bos, ATS Winner – Bos, O/U – Over
Notes
Boston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 games.
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home.
Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington.
Boston is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing Washington.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Boston’s last 10 games when playing Washington.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston’s last 6 games when playing at home against Washington.
Boston ranks 11th in points per game with 101.9, while Washington ranks 27th in points allowed with an average of 106.4 given up.
Washington ranks 21st in points allowed per road game (104.7 PPG), while Boston ranks 11th in points per home game with 102.6.
Boston has an exceptional 8-1 record when it gives up under 100 points this season. Washington is 2-3 when it puts up under 100.
At 0-6, the Boston Celtics are winless when their opponents score at least 100 points. The Washington Wizards are 4-3 when they hit the century mark.
Boston’s offense and Washington’s defense both rank 22nd this season. Boston has an offensive rating of 100.2 and Washington has a defensive rating of 104.3.
The Boston Celtics average 101.8 possessions per game and 1.002 points per possession, while the Washington Wizards earn fewer possessions (100.7) but more points per possession (1.017).
The Washington Wizards average an effective field goal percentage of 50.1% this season. The Boston Celtics have an abysmal record of 1-5 when opponents have an EFF% of 50.1% or greater.
Boston makes an average of 23.9 assists per game (ranked sixth), while Washington makes 22.6 assists per game (ranked eighth).
Boston makes an average of 4.4 blocks per game (ranked 21st), while Washington makes 4.2 blocks per game (ranked 23rd).
The Boston Celtics rank fifth in offensive rebounding, while the Washington Wizards rank 21st in defensive rebounding.
Boston makes an average of 11.3 steals per game, ranked first in the NBA. Washington has not won a game this season when it has allowed 11 or more steals (0-3).
