Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Picks and Prediction: February 9th Player Props, Betting Odds, Trends and Injury Report

Our Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Prediction is for the Celtics to have at least 127 points and for Kyle Kuzma to grab fewer than 8 rebounds.

The league-leading Boston Celtics are heavy NBA betting favourites for their Friday night matchup with the lowly Washington Wizards. Heading for the depths of the lottery, Washington has just nine wins all season. Despite some recent slip-ups on their home floor, Boston has been phenomenal, and few would argue against them as the Eastern Conference favourites right now.

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Our Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Prediction is for the Celtics to have at least 127 points and for Kyle Kuzma to grab fewer than 8 rebounds.

In this article:

• Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Same-Game Parlay
• Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Game Info
• Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Stats & Facts
• Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Betting Odds
• Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Trends
• Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Injury Report
• Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Where to Watch
• Safer Gambling

BOSTON CELTICS VS WASHINGTON WIZARDS SAME-GAME PARLAY:

Boston Celtics over 126.5 points

Boston’s offence has fluctuated of late, and Jayson Tatum’s potential absence through illness obviously lessens their firepower. This pick isn’t just about the Cs’ offensive power, but about just how abysmal the Washington defence is.

The Wizards are 28th in defensive rating and first in pace. That’s a perfect combination for opponents to put up some big numbers. We’re expecting the Celtics to win this in a blowout, and wouldn’t be surprised if they got towards the 140s. 

Kyle Kuzma under 7.5 rebounds

Kyle Kuzma has gone under this rebounds line in five of the last six games. Boston is fifth in rebounding rate on the season.

This line should be considerably lower. Kuzma has had a grand total of 10 rebounds over his last three outings, and even if the Celtics are without Tatum’s size on the wing, they have enough frontcourt depth to keep Kuzma off the glass. 

Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Game Info

• Game Day: February 9th 2024
• Time: 7:40 PM ET
• Location: Boston, Massachusetts
• Arena: TD Garden

BOSTON CELTICS VS WASHINGTON WIZARDS STATS AND FACTS

• The Celtics have the best-adjusted shot quality in the NBA.
• Only the Blazers and Hornets have a worse shot quality than Washington, though the Wiz are 11th in rim and three rate.
• Washington ranks first in pace and 30th in points conceded per game.
• The Wizards are the NBA’s worst rebounding team.
• The Celtics are first in opponent free throw rate, while the Wizards rank 25th in fouls per field goal attempt.

Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Odds

Odds available as of February 9th 2024. Odds may now differ.

Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Trends

• The Wizards are 15-9-1 against the spread as a road underdog.
• In games with equal rest, the Celtics are only 9-11-1 ATS.
• Washington is 15-18-1 ATS against Eastern Conference opposition.
• Boston has gone exactly 13-13 on the game total at home this season.
• Washington is 6-19 straight-up as a road dog.

Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Injury Report

Celtics:

• Xavier Tillman (knee) is out after being acquired from the Grizzlies on Thursday.
• Jaden Springer is day-to-day.
• Jayson Tatum (illness) is questionable.

Wizards:

• Marvin Bagley III (back) is out for Wednesday’s game against Cleveland.
• Isaiah Livers (hip) is also ruled out for Wednesday’s game.
• Richaun Holmes is day-to-day after being acquired before the trade deadline.
• Patrick Baldwin is questionable with a right ankle sprain.

Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Where to Watch?

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SAFER GAMBLING

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