Celtics vs. Wizards Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – October 24

Published 7:17 am Wednesday, October 23, 2024

The Boston Celtics (1-0) face the Washington Wizards (0-0) as double-digit, 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
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • 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

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

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Wizards Performance Insights

  • The Wizards ranked 17th in the NBA with 113.7 points per contest last year, but on defense they lagged behind, surrendering 123 points per game (worst in league).
  • Washington struggled when it came to rebounding last season, ranking second-worst in the NBA in boards per game (41.1) and worst in rebounds allowed per game (48.9).
  • The Wizards put up 27.9 assists per game, which ranked them ninth in the NBA.
  • Last season Washington committed 13.5 turnovers per game (22nd-ranked in NBA) and forced 13.3 turnovers per contest (ninth-ranked).
  • Last year the Wizards drained 12.4 treys per game (20th-ranked in NBA) and shot 34.8% (25th-ranked) from beyond the arc.

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