Washington Wizards vs. Boston Celtics Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [2/9/2024]

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Washington Wizards vs. Boston Celtics Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [2/9/2024]

NBA action continues on Friday at 7:30PM ET as the Washington Wizards take on the Boston Celtics at TD Garden.

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview for Friday's Wizards vs. Celtics matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Wizards vs. Celtics Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used innovative machine learning and data to simulate the outcome of Friday's NBA game between the Wizards and Celtics 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NBA picks.

Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Celtics a 91% chance of beating the Wizards, and our predicted final score has the Celtics winning 125-109.

According to our model, the Wizards (+18) have a 59% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 236.5 points has a 55% chance of going under.

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Wizards vs. Celtics Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type Wizards Celtics
Spread +18 (-108) -18 (-110)
Moneyline +1300 -2500
Total o236.5 (-115) u236.5 (-105)
  • The Celtics are listed as -18 favorites against the Wizards, with -110 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
  • For the underdog Wizards (+18) to cover the spread, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -108.
  • FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Celtics at -2500. That means you can risk $2,500 to win $100 for a total payout of $2,600 if they get the W.
  • DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Wizards at +1300, where you can bet $100 to profit $1,300, earning a total payout of $1,400 if they win.
  • The Over/Under is set at 236.5 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, as well as the best odds for the Under at -105.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Wizards vs. Celtics Picks

Our probabilities matched with the current odds reveal the top betting picks for this game, detailed in our Dimers' NBA best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type Our Pick Best Odds
Spread Wizards +18 -108 🔥
Moneyline Wizards +1300
Total Under 236.5 -105

 

While the Celtics are more likely to win the game, taking the Wizards moneyline is the best option due to the 2.2% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Wizards vs. Celtics Player Props

NBA prop bets are a common way to wager on the Washington vs. Boston game without necessarily betting on the outcome.

We uss the best information available to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers.

Kyle Kuzma is expected to lead the Wizards with 23 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists, while Jayson Tatum is projected to have 30 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for the Celtics.

Wizards Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Wizards:

Player PTS REB AST 3PM
Kyle Kuzma 23 7 5 3
Jordan Poole 14 2 3 2
Tyus Jones 14 3 7 2
Corey Kispert 13 3 2 3
Deni Avdija 13 7 4 1

Celtics Prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Celtics:

Player PTS REB AST 3PM
Jayson Tatum 30 10 6 3
Jaylen Brown 26 6 5 2
Kristaps Porzingis 26 8 3 2
Derrick White 17 5 6 3
Jrue Holiday 13 6 5 2

For more help with your NBA prop betting, check out the best NBA trends for today's games.

Wizards vs. Celtics Game Information

Friday's game between the Celtics and Wizards at TD Garden is scheduled to start at 7:30PM ET.

 

Our full coverage of Wizards vs. Celtics includes pregame predictions, betting picks, and live win probabilities.

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Conclusion

This article, enhanced by AI and automation, aims to deliver accurate Wizards vs. Celtics insights quickly, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are grounded in current data to help you make informed decisions. Remember to gamble responsibly—advice available at 1-800-GAMBLER. Note: Clicking links to our partners may earn us a referral fee.

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Kevin Hansen specializes in NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL content, using data-driven insights for sports betting. He provides simple, actionable betting tips to help bettors find an edge and pick winners.

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