The Boston Celtics (1-0) take on the Washington Wizards (0-0) as heavy, 13.5-point favorites on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET on MNMT and NBCS-BOS.

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Celtics vs. Wizards Game Info & Odds

• Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: MNMT and NBCS-BOS
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• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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Celtics vs. Wizards Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Celtics 127 – Wizards 105

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Spread & Total Prediction for Celtics vs. Wizards

• Pick ATS: Celtics (- 13.5)
• Computer Predicted Spread: Celtics (-21.7)
• Pick OU:

  Under (234.5)
  

• Computer Predicted Total: 231.4

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Celtics Performance Insights

• Last season, the Celtics were second-best in the NBA offensively (120.6 points scored per game) and fifth-best defensively (109.2 points allowed).
• Last year, Boston was second-best in the NBA in rebounds (46.3 per game) and 14th in rebounds conceded (43.3).
• Last season the Celtics were ranked 14th in the NBA in assists with 26.9 per game.
• Boston was the best squad in the NBA in turnovers per game (11.3) but worst in turnovers forced (11.3) last season.
• The Celtics were the best squad in the NBA in 3-pointers made (16.5 per game) and second-best in 3-point percentage (38.8%) last year.

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Wizards Performance Insights

• The Wizards’ defensive performance was worst in the NBA last year with 123 points allowed per contest, but offensively they were more effective, averaging 113.7 points per game (17th-ranked in league).
• When it came to rebounding, Washington was beaten at both ends of the court last year, as it ranked second-worst in the league in rebounds (41.1 per game) and worst in rebounds allowed (48.9 per contest).
• Last season the Wizards ranked ninth in the league in assists, putting up 27.9 per game.
• Washington was 22nd in the NBA with 13.5 turnovers per game last season. Meanwhile, it ranked ninth with 13.3 forced turnovers per game.
• The Wizards were 20th in the NBA with 12.4 treys per game last year. Meanwhile, they ranked 25th with a 34.8% shooting percentage from beyond the arc.

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