Washington Wizards vs Boston Celtics Prediction, Preview and Odds - 10/30/2022

Game Time: 6:00 pm ET, Sunday, October 30, 2022

Venue:  TD Garden, Boston, MA

Where to Watch:  NBCS-BOS

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Wizards +8, Celtics -8; Over/Under:  224.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Wizards +8.5, Celtics -8.5; Over/Under:  224.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Wizards +8.5, Celtics -8.5; Over/Under:  223.5 points

 

Washington Wizards:  3-2 (2nd place, Southeast Division)

Boston Celtics:  3-2 (1st place, Atlantic Division)

 

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Washington Wizards:  3-2 last 10

Boston Celtics:  3-2 last 10

 

The Wizards are coming into this game with a 3-2 record overall and they are 1-1 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off of a loss against the Indiana Pacers in their last game. Bradley Beal led the team in points in that game with 31 while Kristaps Porziņģis was next on the team with 22 points. Monté Morris led the team in assists in that game with 12 while Kyle Kuzma led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 47.7% from the field, 40% from 3-point range, and 82.1% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 112 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 110 PPG against them. The Wizards have an ATS record of 2-2-1 this season and their O/U record is 2-3.

 

 

 

The Celtics are coming into this game with a 3-2 record overall and they are 1-1 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game losing streak with losses coming against the Chicago Bulls and the Cleveland Cavaliers in their last game. Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum each led the team in points in that game with 32 while Al Horford was next on the team with 12 points. Marcus Smart led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Jaylen Brown led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 51.2% from the field, 39.4% from 3-point range, and 81.3% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 117.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 118.6 PPG against them. The Celtics have an ATS record of 2-3 this season and their O/U record is 3-2.

The current betting odds have the Wizards listed as an 8 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Wizards are getting off to a decent start this season and their team looks a lot better now that all of their players are meshing well together. Their defense was a big issue in games last season as they blew a lot of leads late in games but Porzingis has given them a much needed element of defense while Beal and Kuzma continue to run the offense and dominate on the floor. The Celtics also got off to a hot start beating some of the best teams in the NBA in their first few games but they have been cooling off lately as they have been starting to lose games and their defensive effort hasn't been as good either. The Wizards are playing better defense in their games right now and that is going to be their best shot at beating a Celtics team which has been struggling lately. The Wizards could even pull off an upset in this game so keeping this game close will not be an issue for them. The best way to place a bet here is on the Wizards to cover the spread in this game.

 

Wizards Celtics Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Sunday, October 30, 2022 (6:00 pm ET start time) is Celtics 110 Wizards 106.

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Washington Wizards: 11-21 ATS in a road game where the total is 220 to 229.5. 19-26 ATS after playing 2 consecutive home games. 19-13 UNDER in a road game where the total is 220 to 229.5.

Boston Celtics: 8-1 ATS off 2 or more consecutive upset losses as a favorite. 7-1 ATS after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games. 16-9 UNDER off an upset loss as a home favorite.

 

 

Washington Wizards:  D. Wright (PG) Late Dec - Hamstring. C. Kispert (SF) Early Nov - Ankle.

Boston Celtics:  G. Williams (PF) Elig Sun - Suspension. R. Williams III (C) Late Feb - Knee. D. Gallinari (SF) out for season - Knee.

 

 

 

“We underestimated them. We came out overconfident maybe that we were going to get it done. Against a team like that, once they start shooting, it's tough. And then of course second half, we gave what we had and that was better. ... But still, it's hard to play uphill like that." - Kristaps Porzingis after their loss against the Pacers on Friday.

 

 

“We have to have make winning plays. We can't take anything for granted.” - Joe Mazzulla after his team’s loss against the Cavaliers on Friday.

 

 

 

PG Monte Morris

SG Bradley Beal

SF Deni Avdija

PF Kyle Kuzma 

C Kristaps Porzingis 

 

PG Marcus Smart

SG Derrick White

SF Jaylen Brown

PF Jayson Tatum

C Al Horford

 

 

PPG: B. Beal (22.6)

APG: M. Morris (6.6)

Reb/G: K. Porzingis (7.4)

 

PPG: J. Tatum (32.4)

APG: M. Smart (6.2)

Reb/G: J. Tatum (8)

 

Coaches:

Washington Wizards: Wes Unseld (2nd season)

Boston Celtics: Joe Mazzulla (1st season)