Boston Celtics vs. Washington Wizards prediction, odds, TV channel
The Boston Celtics look to end their first losing streak of the 2022-23 season, and of the Joe Mazzulla era, with a Sunday evening matchup with the Washington Wizards in a battle of 3-2 teams.
Boston was bludgeoned on the glass the past 2 games by the Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls, being outrebounded by a combined 23 boards the past two games. While their offense improved exponentially from the Chicago loss to the OT Cleveland letdown, the Celtics’ defensive woes continue to plague a team that looked by and large able to overcome them through the season’s first 3 games.
On the other side of the equation, the Wizards are coming off a loss to a rebuilding Indiana Pacers team. Washington gave up 77 points to Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield, and Myles Turner in the effort. That was their second loss in their last 3 games after also losing to the Cavaliers.
Do the Boston Celtics hit the panic button following a third straight loss or do the Cs rebound against a lesser Eastern Conference team than the two that had their number last week? Hardwood Houdini has your odds and a prediction for the October 30 battle between the Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards on NBC Sports Boston, NBC Sports Washington, and NBA League Pass (all odds provided by WynnBet):
Boston Celtics vs. Washington Wizards odds, spread
The Celtics are 8.5-point favorites against the Wizards. Washington is a +290 underdog while Boston’s ML is set at -380. The over/under for the game has been placed at 221.5 points.
Celtics vs. Wizards prediction
The Houdini misfired for the first time this season on Friday, backing the Boston Celtics spread against a young and hungry Cavaliers team. While the Wizards have plenty of talent on their roster, they are a far easier team to score on, and Bradley Beal is not quite Donovan Mitchell — and while we’re at it, no other Washington weapon is capable of matching Caris LeVert’s output (41 points).
Boston is a clear favorite, but winning by double-digits is a tough ask. This one has the feeling of a game that could exceed a somewhat low over/under total.
Pick: 221.5o (-110)
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