Wizards vs. Celtics Picks and Prediction – 4/6/2025

Washington Wizards (17-60) vs. Boston Celtics (57-20)
Time: 6:00 PM ET
Location: TD Garden, Boston, MA
TV: NBA League Pass

Previous Games:

  • Wizards: Lost 109-97 to Orlando, now 2-9 in last 11

  • Celtics: Defeated Phoenix 123-103, have won 9 of last 10

Head-to-Head:

Boston has dominated this matchup and enters with momentum. With Washington firmly out of playoff contention and missing defensive intensity, this game shapes up as another lopsided affair.

Washington Wizards Breakdown:

Washington has been one of the NBA’s worst teams on both ends of the floor. Over their last 10 games, they’re allowing 121.3 points per game while averaging just 107.1 points themselves. Jordan Poole leads the way with 20.6 PPG, but inefficient shooting and weak defense continue to plague this group. The team is also dead last in defensive rating.

Key Players:

  • Jordan Poole: 20.6 PPG, 4.5 APG

  • Alex Sarr: 13.0 PPG, 6.5 RPG

  • Bub Carrington: 5.2 APG

Boston Celtics Breakdown:

Boston is surging at the right time, going 9-1 over their last 10 and looking like the most complete team in the league. They rank 3rd in points allowed (106.2) and 8th in scoring (117.8). Jayson Tatum continues to lead in all major categories and the supporting cast, including Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, has been rock solid. Expect them to come out focused and dominate wire-to-wire.

Key Players:

  • Jayson Tatum: 27.0 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 5.9 APG

  • Jaylen Brown: 22.4 PPG

  • Derrick White: 6.0 APG

Betting Trends:

Washington Wizards:

  • 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games

  • 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs Atlantic Division

  • 0-2 ATS last 2 games with spreads over +20

Boston Celtics:

  • 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games

  • Over is 6-3 in their last 9 vs. Washington

  • Allow just 106.2 PPG over their last 10 games

Exact Score Prediction:

Boston Celtics 126 – Washington Wizards 101

Our Best Bet:

Boston Celtics -19.5 (-110)

This is a huge spread, but the gap between these two teams justifies it. Boston is at home, playing elite defense, and dominating weaker opponents with ease. Washington, on the other hand, is allowing over 120 points per game and showing no urgency with their season long over. The Celtics should cruise here and cover comfortably.

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