Washington Wizards vs Boston Celtics - NBA predictions

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The Washington Wizards and Boston Celtics are meeting for the second time in three days. On Thursday, the Wizards won 116-107 in Boston with Montrezl Harrell leading the way with 25 points and 11 rebounds off the bench.

Spencer Dinwiddie scored 22 points while Bradley Beal had 17 on 0-6 from the three-point line.

Boston shot only 43.5% from the field with Jason Tatum and Dennis Schroder with 23 and 22 points. Al Horford, Jaylen Brown and Robert Williams III scored in double-digits as well but it wasn’t enough for a win.

The Celtics are 2-3 and are still trying to find their identity under new coach Ime Udoka. The Celtics beat Houston and Charlotte after 2OT and lost to the Knicks, Raptors and Wizards.

The Wizards are surprisingly at 4-1 losing only to the Brooklyn Nets. After the match in Boston, the Wizards defeated the Atlanta Hawks 122-111 with Bradley Beal having 27 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Montrezl Harrell had another double-double with 25 points and 13 rebounds.

Key Facts

• Boston has won three of the last five games against the Wizards
• Dennis Schroder will start in place of the sick Marcus Smart tonight
• Thomas Bryant, Rui Hachimura, Anthony Gill and Cassius Winston are out for the Wizards 

The Wizards definitely have a better start of the season despite the fact that they have a totally new roster. The Celtics lost the home game against the Wizards but are still favorites in this match especially because the Wizard has played basically everyday last week. Just in case, you can play the +3.5 spread for Boston.

Value Bet

Boston Celtics to win and total under 225.5

3.8

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