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

Published 7:17 am Wednesday, October 23, 2024

The Boston Celtics (1-0) play the Washington Wizards (0-0) as heavy, 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
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  • 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

  • On offense, the Celtics were the second-best team in the league (120.6 points per game) last year. Defensively, they were fifth-best (109.2 points conceded per game).
  • Last season, Boston was second-best in the league in rebounds (46.3 per game) and 14th in rebounds allowed (43.3).
  • The Celtics were 14th in the NBA in assists (26.9 per game) last season.
  • Boston was the best team 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 NBA 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 were ranked 17th in the league offensively last year with 113.7 points per game, while defensively they were worst (123 points allowed per game).
  • It was a tough season for Washington last year in terms of rebounding, as it tallied just 41.1 rebounds per game (second-worst in NBA) and ceded 48.9 rebounds per contest (worst).
  • Last year the Wizards ranked ninth in the league in assists, averaging 27.9 per game.
  • Washington was 22nd in the NBA with 13.5 turnovers per game last season. Meanwhile, it ranked ninth with 13.3 forced turnovers per game.
  • The Wizards sank 12.4 treys per game (20th-ranked in league). They sported a 34.8% shooting percentage (25th-ranked) from downtown.

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