The Washington Wizards (9-41) and Boston Celtics (39-12) meet Friday at TD Garden. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the'Wizards vs. Celtics odds'and make our expert'NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Celtics lead 1-0
The Wizards finished 0-4 over their 4-game homestand after falling 114-106 on Wednesday night to the Cleveland Cavaliers. They did cover the spread as an 11.5-point underdog and the Under (234.5) hit. The Wizards got 28 points from F Kyle Kuzma and a double-double from C Daniel Gafford (14 points and 13 rebounds). Washington is in 14th place in the Eastern Conference.
Boston wraps up a 7-game homestand on Friday night and the Celtics have won 4 of the 6 thus far after a 125-117 victory on Wednesday night over the Atlanta Hawks. They did not cover the 11.5-point spread and the Under (244.5) hit. All 5 Celtic starters scored in double-figures led by C Kristaps Porzingis with 31 points. F Jayson Tatum filled up the stat sheet with 20 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists and a steal. Boston currently sits atop the Eastern Conference standings.