Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Prediction, Preview and Odds - 01/23/2022

Game Time: 3:30 pm ET, Sunday, January 23, 2022

Venue:  Capital One Arena, Washington, DC

Where to Watch:  NBCS-DC

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Celtics +1, Wizards -1; Over/Under:  217.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Celtics +1, Wizards -1; Over/Under:  217.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Celtics +1.5, Wizards -1.5; Over/Under:  218.5 points

 

Boston Celtics:  23-24 (4th place, Atlantic Division)

Washington Wizards:  23-23 (3rd place, Southeast Division)

 

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Boston Celtics:  5-5 last 10

Washington Wizards:  5-5 last 10

 

 

 

The Celtics are coming into this game with a 23-24 record overall and they are 8-14 in their road games this NBA season where they will be in this game. Their last win was against the New Orleans Pelicans but they have gone on a 2 game losing streak since then with losses coming against the Charlotte Hornets and the Portland Trail Blazers in their last game. Jayson Tatum led the team in points in that game with 27 while Jaylen Brown was next on the team off the bench with 22 points. Tatum led the team in assists in that game with 7 while he and Robert Williams both led the team in rebounds with 10 each. They were 45.1% from the field, 29.7% from 3-point range, and 87% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 107.4 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 105.9 PPG against them. The Celtics have an ATS record of 21-24-2 this season and their O/U record is 21-25-1.

 

 

The Wizards are coming into this game with a 23-23 record overall and they are 13-10 in their home games this regular season where they will be in this game. They have lost 3 of their last 4 games and are coming into this one on a 2 game losing streak after another loss in their last game. Their last win was against the Philadelphia 76ers while their 3 losses in that span came against the Portland Trail Blazers, the Brooklyn Nets, and the Toronto Raptors in their last game. Bradley Beal led the team in points in that game with 25 while Spencer Dinwiddie was next on the team with 17 points. Beal also led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Rui Hachimura led the team in rebounds off the bench with 8. They were 50.6% from the field, 33.3% from 3-point range, and 80% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 108.2 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 109.7 PPG against them. The Wizards have an ATS record of 19-26-1 this season and their O/U record is 24-21-1.

 

 

The Celtics are coming into this game as a 1 point underdog with the current betting odds according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Wizards have not been playing well in recent games. They have been regressing since their great start to the season and now they are sitting at just around an even record and cannot seem to get away from that. The Celtics have a lot more talent on their team and will need to start playing much better soon if they are to make a push for the playoffs. After 2 bad losses at home the Celtics should be able to bounce back and get the win here. The best bet to place in this game is on the Celtics to cover the spread and win this game straight up.

 

Celtics Wizards Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Sunday, January 23, 2022 (3:30 pm ET start time) is Celtics 112 Wizards 107.

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Boston Celtics: 29-19 ATS after failing to cover 3 of their last 4 against the spread. 24-18 ATS when playing with double revenge - 2 straight losses vs. opponent. 31-19 ATS off a upset loss as a favorite. 34-26 ATS after scoring 105 points or less. 28-12 ATS after failing to cover the spread in 2 or more consecutive games.

Washington Wizards: 19-25 ATS in all games. 6-14 ATS when the total is 210 to 219.5. 2-8 ATS after having lost 3 of their last 4 games. 7-14 ATS after playing a home game. 8-16 ATS after a game where they failed to cover the spread.

 

 

Boston Celtics:  M. Smart (PG) Ques Sun - Conditioning. A. Nesmith (SG) Ques Sun - Ankle injury.

Washington Wizards:  K. Kuzma (PF) Ques Sun - Neck injury.

 

 

 

"We've just got to stay healthy and put a run together. We've had some bad losses, obviously, and we beat the best teams. We've just got to be more consistent and be better more often than we have." - Jayson Tatum on their loss against the Trail Blazers on Friday night.

 

 

"We turned it over way too many times. That's unacceptable. It's 100 percent on (me)." - Bradley Beal on their loss against the Raptors on Friday night.

 

 

 

PG    Payton Pritchard

SG    Jaylen Brown

SF    Jayson Tatum

PF    Al Horford

C    Robert Williams III

 

PG    Spencer Dinwiddie

SG    Bradley Beal

SF    Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

PF    Rui Hachimura

C    Daniel Gafford

 

 

PPG: J. Tatum (25.2)

APG: M. Smart (5.3)

Reb/G: R. Williams III (9.3)

 

PPG: B. Beal (23.7)

APG: B. Beal (6.5)

RPG: K. Kuzma (8.8)

 

Coaches:

Boston Celtics: Ime Udoka (1st season)

Washington Wizards: Wes Unseld (1st season)