Celtics vs Wizards Prediction, Odds, ATS Pick 17 March
The league-best Boston Celtics should still be the lock NBA pick of the day on the moneyline, despite injury issues, when they visit the struggling Washington Wizards on Sunday night.
The Celtics have won four in a row and 15 of their last 17 to own the best record (52-14) in the NBA by 5½ games. Boston will also be well rested after knocking off Phoenix 127-112 on Thursday at home.
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have averaged a combined 62.8 points during the latest winning streak for the Celtics, but both are questionable with injuries. Boston has won six of the last seven meetings no matter who was in the lineup versus the Wizards.
Washington has dropped 19 of its last 21 games after a 127-98 defeat at Chicago on Saturday night. The Wizards have won just once at home in 17 games since Dec. 29.
The Celtics are +225 to win the NBA title in the Las Vegas odds while Washington owns the worst record in the league (11-56).
Celtics vs Wizards Game Information
- Game: Celtics (52-14) vs Wizards (11-56)
- Start Time: 6 p.m. ET
- Day Game: Sunday, March 17
- Location: Capital One Arena, Washington D.C.
- Celtics vs Wizards Live Stream:NBA Game Pass
The Celtics are an 11-point favorite in the NBA lines to win their fifth straight contest and third against the Wizards this season on Sunday. Boston won 133-129 at home on Feb. 9 and 126-107 at Washington on Oct. 30 as Tatum averaged 34 points, eight rebounds and 5.5 assists. The Celtics are 22-11 on the road with three straight wins, while the Wizards are 4-26 on their home court.
Celtics vs Wizards Spreads and Odds
Celtics vs Wizards Trends
- Under bettors are 4-2-1 in Boston’s last seven games if you bet NBA online and 34-30-2 on the season.
- The Wizards are 30-35-2 ATS this season, but could not cover 9½ points on Saturday.
- Brown is averaging 29.6 points this month for the Celtics..
- Washington forward Kyle Kuzma was averaging 26.7 points in March before being limited to 11 on Saturday.
- The over is 6-3 at the sportsbook in the last nine Wizards games, but just 33-34 this season.
- Boston forward Al Horford had a season-high 24 points in the win over Phoenix on Thursday. .
- Washington’ rookie guard Bilal Coulibaly can equal his season high of six consecutive double-figure scoring games on Sunday..
- The Celtics have covered the first-half spread in 49 of their last 69 games.
Celtics vs Wizards Over/Under Pick: Under 229 (-110)
The Celtics might be without their four top scorers and the Wizards scored under 100 in two of their last three games.
Celtics vs Wizards Pick ATS: Celtics -11 (-110)
This is probably one to stay away from with the uncertainty of who suits up for Boston. But the Celtics have plenty of players who step up when needed.
Washington is on the second of a back-to-back. The Wizards are 0-11 in that scenario this season.
Celtics vs Wizards Prediction
Celtics 120, Wizards 106: The question is, which players will stand up to make shots for Boston in this one? The Celtics lead the league in rebounding and are sixth in scoring defense. This will be a night to show their depth and motivation to reach season milestones.
Questions of the Day
Will Boston’s Jrue Holiday top his average of five assists on Sunday?
Yes. The Celtics’ point guard has averaged eight assists in his last three outings.
Will Washington forward Corey Kispert top his scoring average?
Yes. Kispert is averaging 17.8 points the last five games – more than five above his season mark.
