The Boston Celtics (52-14) and Washington Wizards (11-56) meet Sunday at Capital One Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the'Celtics vs. Wizards odds'and make our expert'NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Celtics lead 2-0
Boston won its 4th straight game on Thursday night over the Phoenix Suns 127-112, covering the 5.5-point spread as the Over (226.5) cashed. G Jaylen Brown lit it up for 37 points, shooting over 60% from the field. The Celtics also got 50 points from the combination of F Jayson Tatum (26) and C Al Horford (24). Boston has a stranglehold on the top seed for the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Washington finished their 4-game road trip 1-3 after losing in Chicago to the Bulls 127-98 on Saturday night. They failed to cover as a 9.5-point underdog and the Over (224.5) cashed. F Corey Kispert led the Wizards in scoring with 16 points hitting 3 of 6 from long range. Washington has long been eliminated from playoff contention.