Wizards vs Celtics Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 9

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 09, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Celtics are -16.5 favorites vs. the Wizards
  • Total (Over/Under): 236.5 points
  • Watch the game on NBSB | MNMT

The Washington Wizards visit TD Garden to take on the Boston Celtics on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Boston, MA.

The Celtics are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -17.5 (-105).

The Wizards vs Celtics Over/Under is 235.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Wizards are 23-26 against the spread, while the Celtics are 24-25 against the spread.


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Wizards vs. Celtics Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Washington Wizards+17.5 -115O 235.5 -115+1050
Boston Celtics -17.5 -105U 235.5 -105-2500

Celtics vs Wizards Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Friday‘s game with 94.1% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Wizards and Celtics.

Celtics vs Wizards Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Celtics will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 52.2% confidence.


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  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 44 of their last 72 games (+13.55 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have covered the 1Q Spread in 47 of their last 78 games (+13.25 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 21 games (+12.40 Units / 51% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 24 of their last 36 away games (+10.70 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 15 of their last 25 games (+10.60 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 62 of their last 98 games (+25.20 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 74 of their last 98 games (+19.40 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 2Q Spread in 33 of their last 50 games at home (+14.30 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 57 of their last 96 games (+13.40 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 37 of their last 50 games at home (+12.80 Units / 13% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Wizards have gone 23-26 (-5.6 Units / -10.18% ROI).

  • 9-41 against the Moneyline (-27.95 Units / -53.91% ROI)
  • 23-26 against the Over for game total points (-5.7 Units / -10.34% ROI)
  • 26-23 against the Under for game total points (+0.7 Units / 1.28% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 24-25 (-3.45 Units / -6.14% ROI).

  • 39-12 against the Moneyline (+4.1 Units / 1.69% ROI)
  • 25-26 against the Over for game total points (-3.6 Units / -6.42% ROI)
  • 26-25 against the Under for game total points (-1.5 Units / -2.67% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Moneyline in 63 of their last 92 games (-31.60 Units / -8% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only covered the 3Q Spread in 27 of their last 74 games (-24.90 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 39 of their last 96 games (-23.85 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 37 of their last 74 games (-19.60 Units / -15% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 79 games (-19.15 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 70 games (-34.15 Units / -39% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 13 of their last 55 games (-22.60 Units / -40% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 27 of their last 72 games (-21.65 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only covered the 3Q Spread in 19 of their last 55 games (-18.15 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the Team Total Over in 32 of their last 75 games (-17.90 Units / -21% ROI)

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Washington Wizards: Keys to the Game vs. the Boston Celtics

The Wizards are 2-24 (.077) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .438

The Wizards are winless (0-4) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .544

The Wizards are 2-14 (.125) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers this season — 4th-worst in the NBA. The Celtics have made 16.3 three-pointers per game this season — highest in the NBA.

The Wizards are 3-17 (.150) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three this season — 7th-worst in the NBA. The Celtics have shot 38% from three this season — 7th-best in the NBA.

Boston Celtics: Keys to the Game vs. the Washington Wizards

The Celtics are 13-1 (.929) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .580

The Celtics are 30-6 (.833) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .565

The Celtics are 15-6 (.714) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .559

The Celtics were 31-1 (.969) when shooting 40% or better from three last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .702

Injury Report: Celtics vs. WizardsFriday‘s Game, Feb. 9

  • Luke Kornet (Boston Celtics): Hamstring, Game Time Decision
  • Kristaps Porzingis (Boston Celtics): Ankle, Game Time Decision
  • Isaiah Livers (Washington Wizards): Hip, Game Time Decision

Washington Wizards Offensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards have averaged 18.2 fast break points per game (454 points/25 games) on the road this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.9

The Wizards have averaged 9.3 fast break points per game (466 points/50 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.8

The Wizards have averaged 29.4 points in the paint per game (1,472 points/50 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 24.9

The Wizards have averaged 10.6 second chance points per game (265 points/25 games) at home this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.1

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (1,087 assists/ 527 TOs) on the road last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Celtics have made 16.3 three-pointers per game this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.9

The Celtics have made 16.1 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.5

The Celtics made 16.0 three-pointers per game last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

Washington Wizards Defensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards have allowed 17.2 second chance points per game (862 points/50 games) this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.9

The Wizards have allowed 19.1 second chance points per game (478 points/25 games) at home this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.8

The Wizards averaged 6.8 steals per game (561 steals/82 games) last season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Wizards have allowed 10.1 offensive rebounds per game (504 rebounds/50 games) in the second half this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 8.4

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have averaged 38.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,983 rebounds/51 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Celtics have averaged 38.3 defensive rebounds per game (5,095 rebounds/133 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics have allowed an average of 1.19 points per shot (5,650 points/4,737 shots) this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.30

The Celtics have averaged 6.6 blocks per game (337 blocks/51 games) this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2


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