Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Prediction, Preview and Odds - 03/28/2023

Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Venue:  Capital One Arena, Washington, DC

Where to Watch:  NBCS-DC

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Celtics -11.5, Wizards +11.5; Over/Under:  223.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Celtics -11.5, Wizards +11.5; Over/Under:  223.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Celtics -11.5, Wizards +11.5; Over/Under:  223.5 points

Boston Celtics:  52-23 (1st place, Atlantic Division)

Washington Wizards:  33-42 (3rd place, Southeast Division)

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Boston Celtics:  7-3 last 10

Washington Wizards:  2-8 last 10

The Celtics are coming into this game with a 52-23 record overall and they are 24-14 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 3 game winning streak with wins coming against the Sacramento Kings, the Indiana Pacers, and the San Antonio Spurs in their last game. Jaylen Brown led the team in points in that game with 41 while Malcolm Brogdon was next on the team with 20 points. Malcolm Brogdon led the team in assists in that game with 9 while Jaylen Brown led the team in rebounds with 13. They were 57.1% from the field, 40.9% from 3-point range, and 71.4% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 118.1 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 111.7 PPG against them. The Celtics have an ATS record of 41-34 this season and their O/U record is 37-36-2.

The Wizards are coming into this game with a 33-42 record overall and they are 17-19 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off of a loss against the Toronto Raptors in their last game. Kristaps Porziņģis led the team in points in that game with 26 while Corey Kispert was next on the team with 19 points. Delon Wright led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Deni Avdija led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 44.2% from the field, 44.4% from 3-point range, and 60% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 112.9 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 113.8 PPG against them. The Wizards have an ATS record of 33-38-4 this season and their O/U record is 35-38-2.

The current betting odds have the Celtics listed as an 11.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Celtics have been great all year and were the best team in the East for most of the season but the Bucks have taken over that spot recently leaving the East in a very tight race for the number 1 seed. The Celtics are 52-23 overall this season and have even been great in their road games with a 24-14 road record. The Wizards haven't been nearly as good this season though as they have a losing 33-42 record overall and haven't even been that great in their home games either with a 17-19 home record. They just lost badly on the road against the Raptors the other night and now they are going to be at home here but against one of the best in the East this time. The Celtics already have some momentum behind them with 3 wins in a row now but they also have the motivation of playing for the number 1 seed in the East and chasing down the Bucks as they are only 1.5 games behind. The Celtics are going to keep pushing toward the playoffs as they try to get that number 1 seed in the East. The best way to place a bet here is on the Celtics to cover the spread in this game. 

Celtics Wizards Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Tuesday, March 28, 2023 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Celtics 127 Wizards 107.

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Boston Celtics: 18-8 ATS off a home win. 18-10 ATS after a win by 10 points or more. 24-17 OVER as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points.

Washington Wizards: 5-10 ATS against Atlantic division opponents. 14-23 ATS off a road loss by 10 points or more. 13-5 OVER as a home underdog.

Boston Celtics:  J. Tatum (SF) Ques Tues - Hip. P. Pritchard (PG) Out indefinitely - Heel. D. Gallinari (SF) out for season - Knee.

Washington Wizards:  K. Kuzma (PF) Ques Tues - Ankle. B. Beal (SG) Ques Tues - Knee. M. Morris (PG) Ques Tues - Groin.

“I think he's just making the right read. Because he's worked at his shot selection, he's worked at his attack and he's worked at getting points in transition, the defense opens up for him.” - Joe Mazzulla after his team’s win against the Spurs in their game on Sunday.

“Our ball security wasn’t where it should be. Obviously they thrive in that area. We allowed their strengths to beat us.” - Wes Unseld Jr. after his team’s loss against the Raptors in their game on Sunday.

PG Marcus Smart

SG Jaylen Brown

SF Jayson Tatum

PF Al Horford

C Robert Williams III

PG Monte Morris

SG Jordan Goodwin

SF Corey Kispert

PF Kristaps Porzingis

C Daniel Gafford

PPG: J. Tatum (30.1)

APG: M. Smart (6.4)

Reb/G: J. Tatum (8.9)

PPG: B. Beal (23.2)

APG: B. Beal (5.4)

Reb/G: K. Porzingis (8.3)

Coaches:

Boston Celtics: Joe Mazzulla (1st season)

Washington Wizards: Wes Unseld Jr. (2nd season)