NBA Best Bets: Celtics vs. Wizards Picks for December 15

Published 11:33 am Saturday, December 14, 2024

The Boston Celtics (20-5) hit the court against the Washington Wizards (3-20) as double-digit, 14.5-point favorites on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 6:00 PM ET on MNMT and NBCS-BOS.

Prior to placing a wager on this matchup, have a look at the best bets available on Sunday according to our computer predictions.

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Celtics vs. Wizards Game Info

  • When: Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 6:00 PM ET
  • Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
  • TV: MNMT and NBCS-BOS
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Celtics vs. Wizards Best Bets

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Pick ATS: Celtics (- 14.5)

  • Boston has beaten the spread 10 times in 25 games.
  • Washington’s record against the spread is 8-15-0.
  • The Celtics have one win ATS (1-3) as a 14.5-point favorite or greater this year.
  • The Wizards have an ATS record of 3-3 as 14.5-point underdogs or greater.

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Pick OU:

Over (227.5)

  • In 12 games this season, the Celtics and their opponents have scored more than 227.5 total points.
  • The Wizards have played 14 games this season that ended with a combined score over 227.5 points.
  • The average total in Boston’s contests this year is 228.5, one more than this matchup’s over/under.
  • Washington’s average game total this season has been 232.6, 5.1 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
  • The Celtics are the sixth-highest scoring team in the NBA this year. The Wizards have scored the 29th-most points.
  • The Wizards have allowed the 17th-fewest points in NBA play this season, while the Celtics have given up the 10th-fewest.

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Moneyline Pick: Celtics (-1099)

  • The Celtics have been favorites in 24 games this season and won 20 (83.3%) of those contests.
  • The Wizards have come away with three wins in the 23 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
  • Boston has a record of 3-1 when it’s favored by -1099 or more by oddsmakers this season.
  • Washington has yet to win this season when listed as an underdog of +675 or worse on the moneyline this season.
  • The implied probability of a win from the Celtics, based on the moneyline, is 91.7%.

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