NBA Odds: Washington Wizards vs Boston Celtics Preview & Pick
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Washington Wizards vs. Boston Celtics
Date: Friday, April 8, 7:30 p.m. ET
Venue: TD Garden
Broadcast: CSW, CSNE
Wizards vs. Celtics betting lines from Sportsbook.com
Money Line:
Spread: Boston -12
Over/Under: 194
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Boston (54-23, 36-39-2 ATS) is back on track with three wins in its past four games. The Celtics have strung together two straight wins, including a 99-82 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. Boston is also gaining some momentum against the spread, going 3-1 in its past three games on NBA odds. The Celtics covered as 5.5-point favorites against Philadelphia.
The Celtics endured a rather rough stretch over the past few weeks. From March 9 to March 28, Boston was just 5-7 straight up and 4-8 against the spread. The struggles were largely tied to a regressing offense, which has show signs of life recently. Boston is averaging over 102 points over its past three victories, and Rajon Rondo has been a major reason for the turnaround. During an eight-game stretch in March, the point guard averaged just 5.7 points and 7.3 assists per game. In his last five outings, however, Rondo is up to 15.4 points and 10.8 assists per game.
Washington (21-57, 30-48 ATS) was on a roll before Wednesday’s 136-112 blowout loss to the Indiana Pacers. The Wizards carried a three-game winning streak into Indiana. Even with the loss, though, Washington is a respectable 4-2 in its past six games. The club is also enjoying a 4-2 run against the spread.
Andray Blatche is absolutely on fire right now, and he’s the biggest reason for Washington’s turnaround. The big man has been a monster over his past four games, averaging 27.5 points and 14.0 rebounds per game. Blatche has scored at least 23 points and grabbed at least 10 boards in all four games.
The Wizards have put together a decent run, but all their wins came against non-playoff teams. Boston has its sights focused on the postseason, and it should have little trouble wiping the floor with Washington.
NBA Trends:
WAS are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 vs. NBA Atlantic.
Under is 10-4 in WAS last 14 Fri. games.
WAS are 11-24 ATS in their last 35 road games.
Under is 13-3 in BOS last 16 overall.
BOS are 5-16-1 ATS in their last 22 Fri. games.
WAS are 12-5 ATS in the last 17 meetings in Boston.
Over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.
Washington at Boston pick: Celtics
Ian Van Den Hurk has covered amateur and pro sports for years, including a successful run handicapping anything from football to mixed martial arts.
