The Washington Wizards (42-38) and Boston Celtics (54-26) commence Eastern Conference play at Capital One Arena. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, and will air on TNT.
Washington opened as a 6.5-point favorite, while the game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 205.5 points.
Boston Celtics at Washington Wizards ATS Prediction
In the Celtics’ last matchup, they were defeated by the Atlanta Hawks, 112-106. Atlanta’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Boston. The Hawks had a rate of 0.587 (above their season average of 0.511), while the Celtics posted a mark of 0.567. Boston’s Al Horford had a solid outing, putting up 16 points and seven rebounds.
The Wizards fell to the Atlanta Hawks in their last game, 103-97. Atlanta’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Washington. The Hawks had a rate of 0.551 (above their season average of 0.511), while the Wizards posted a mark of 0.454 (below their season average of 0.527). With 32 points on 12-for-24 shooting, Bradley Beal was the top scorer from either team.
Washington might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they clash against one of the league’s best defenses. Boston ranks first in defensive efficiency, while the Wizards rank 13th in offensive efficiency.
Boston heads into the contest with records of 54-26 straight up (SU) and 47-29-4 against the spread (ATS). A little over half of the Celtics’ games have finished over the projected point total.
Meanwhile, Washington is 42-38 SU and 35-43-2 ATS. In opposition of Boston, Wizards games have finished under the total 52.5 percent of the time.
The Wizards have won two out of three against the Celtics this season, escaping with a narrow one-point victory the last time these teams met. Washington was unable to cover as a 4-point favorite and the game finished with a total of 249 points, which was 48 points above the projected point total of 201 points. The Wizards’ 27.7 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Celtics, who had a mark of 20.4. In the victory, Beal led all scorers with 34 points.
Boston Celtics vs. Washington Wizards Betting Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Celtics, ATS Winner – Celtics, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Boston is 28-12 ATS on the road with 21 unders, 18 overs and 1 push.
Washington is 14-24-2 ATS at home with 19 overs, 19 unders and 2 pushes.
Washington is 19-4 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Boston is 35-5.
The Wizards are 39-20 when they score more than 100 points, while the Celtics are 41-12.
Boston ranks fourth in second chance points allowed per game (11.2) while Washington ranks 22nd (13.1).
The Wizards rank fourth in assists per game (25.2) while the Celtics rank 19th (22.5).
Washington ranks 15th in fast break points per game (11.4) while Boston ranks 26th (9.3).
The Wizards rank 23rd in points in the paint per game (42.3) while the Celtics rank 28th (39.6).
Boston averages 30.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 10th in the league. Washington ranks 14th in three pointers allowed per game (29.1).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Boston is 2-2-1 ATS with 4 overs and 1 under.
Washington is 2-3 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders over their last five games.
The Celtics have been outscored by an average of 2.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Boston has defeated opponents by an average of 3.7 points.
During their last five games, the Wizards have scored an average of 103.4 points per game (3.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 109.6 points per game (3.5 above their season average).
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