The Washington Wizards (16-49) and Boston Celtics (43-23) will square off in the NBA this evening. Tipoff is set for 6:00 p.m. ET from TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The game will broadcast live on NBA TV.
The Celtics are 19.5-point favorites over the Wizards on the spread (Celtics -19.5), with the over/under set at 230.5 total points. Boston is a -2100 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Washington is +1100 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Wizards vs. Celtics predictions and NBA picks for Saturday, March 14.
Wizards vs Celtics Prediction, Pick
- Wizards vs Celtics pick: Celtics -19.5 (-115)
My Celtics vs. Wizards best bet is on Boston to cover the spread. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Wizards vs Celtics Odds
| Wizards Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+19.5 -108 | 230.5 -108o / -112u | +1100 |
| Celtics Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-19.5 -112 | 230.5 -108o / -112u | -2100 |
Wizards vs Celtics NBA Preview
The Celtics are 9-5 as home favorites against teams below .500 this season — and they are 11-4 ATS as double-digit favorites, regardless of location (8-4 ATS at home).
Washington is 10-21 ATS against teams that are .500 or better ATS this season.
The Wizards’ average spread is +10.1 on the season — and when the line creeps above that, they are 15-24 ATS (38.5%).
We are going to bring back an old, familiar spot for the Celtics: Boston after a loss.
The Celtics are 15-7 ATS this season after a loss. Overall, Joe Mazzulla is 54-31 ATS after a loss.
Wizards vs Celtics Predictions, Betting Analysis
In short, the Wizards should get well and truly thumped here.
Given the injury report for both teams, I make the spread for this game Celtics -20.5 and expect Boston to make a statement against the team that just gave up 83 points to Bam Adebayo a few days ago.
Pick: Celtics -19.5 (-115)
Spread
My Wizards vs. Celtics betting prediction is on Boston to cover the spread (-19.5).
Moneyline
No play on the moneyline in this matchup.
Over/Under
I'm staying away from the total as well.
