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

• Offensively, the Celtics were the second-best squad in the league (120.6 points per game) last season. Defensively, they were fifth-best (109.2 points conceded per game).
• Last season, Boston was second-best in the NBA in rebounds (46.3 per game) and 14th in rebounds conceded (43.3).
• The Celtics were 14th in the NBA in assists (26.9 per game) last season.
• In terms of turnovers, Boston was best in the league in committing them (11.3 per game) last season. However, it was worst in forcing them (11.3 per game).
• Beyond the arc, the Celtics were best in the league in 3-pointers made per game at 16.5 last season. And they were second-best in 3-point percentage at 38.8%.

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Wizards Performance Insights

• The Wizards’ defensive performance was worst in the NBA last season with 123 points allowed per contest, but offensively they played better, averaging 113.7 points per game (17th-ranked in league).
• In terms of rebounding, Washington was beaten at both ends of the court last season, as it ranked second-worst in the league in rebounds (41.1 per game) and worst in rebounds allowed (48.9 per contest).
• Last season the Wizards ranked ninth in the league in assists, putting up 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 contest.
• The Wizards drained 12.4 three-pointers per game (20th-ranked in NBA) last season, while putting up a 34.8% three-point percentage (25th-ranked).

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