Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Prediction and Betting Tips | Dec. 15, 2024

The Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards matchup is one of the seven games scheduled for Sunday. The two Eastern Conference teams had contrasting starts to the season and are nowhere close in the standings. Boston is second with a 20-5 record, while Washington is last with a 3-20 record.

The two teams have met each other 324 times in the regular season, with Boston holding a lopsided 204-120 lead. The two teams have already met twice this season as the Celtics won both games. The most recent meeting was on Nov. 22, as Boston won 108-96 behind Jaylen Brown’s 31 points. Jordan Poole led Washington with 23 points.

Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards game details and odds

The Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards game is scheduled for 6 p.m. EST on Sunday, Dec. 15, at Capital One Arena. The matchup will be broadcast locally on Monumental Sports Network and NBC SPORTS BOSTON. It can also be streamed live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

Moneyline: Celtics (-1200) vs. Wizards (+750)

Spread: Celtics (-16) vs. Wizards (+16)

Total (O/U): Celtics -110 (o229.5) vs. Wizards -110 (u229.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards preview

The Celtics came into the season as the defending champions and they have looked every bit capable of going back-to-back so far. They have won eight of their past 10 games and are 9-2 on the road.

Boston is coming off of a blowout 123-99 win against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday. Jayson Tatum didn’t play but Payton Pritchard stood out from the bench with 27 points. Derrick White and Kristaps Porzingis chipped in with 23 and 19 points, respectively.

The Wizards have won just one of their past 10 games. Their only win during that stretch broke a 16-game losing streak. However, they have already lost two games since then, the most recent being a 115-105 defeat against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. Four of their starters scored in double digits, with Bilal Coulibaly leading the team with 27 points.

Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards betting props

Jayson Tatum’s point total is set at 25.5. He isn’t on Boston’s injury report for the game and should easily score 26 points as he averages 28.2 points on the season.

Jordan Poole’s points total is set at 22.5. He has blown hot and cold throughout the season. Bet on him to have an off game against the Celtics’ stellar defense.

Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards prediction

The oddsmakers hugely favor the Celtics despite them being on the road. However, that stance is hardly questionable. Boston should cover the spread for a win in a high-scoring game where the team total should exceed 229.5 points.