After an amazing start to the year, the Washington Wizards have crashed to earth. They now have a .500 record and are fighting to stay in the Eastern Conference playoff picture. For the Celtics, things haven’t been much better as they are currently a game under .500. Boston currently ranks 10th in the East, a sure sign of underperformance for this talented team. Let’s take a look at the top NBA picks and betting trends, as well as the starting lineups for tonight’s game between the Celtics and Wizards.
Celtics vs Wizards Game Info | Free NBA Picks
Boston Celtics (23-24) vs Washington Wizards (23-23)
Date: Sunday, January 23, 2022
Hour: 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Site: Capital One Arena – Washington, D.C.
Coverage: NBA League Pass
Celtics vs Wizards NBA Picks and Betting Odds
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Money line: BOS: (-125) | ERA: (+105)
Points Margin: BOS -1.5 (-110) | ERA: +1.5 (-110)
Total: 216 — More than: (-110) | Low: (-110)
Washington Wizards Injury Report
SF Kyle Kuzma (questionable)
Boston Celtics injury report
PG Marcus Smart (questionable) | PG PJ Dozier (out) | C Bol Bol (out) | SG Aaron Nesmith (questionable)
Celtics vs Wizards News and Preview
Both teams have had their fair share of ups and downs this season. The Celtics knew they were going to suffer some growing pains with the changes in coaching and front office management, but not to this degree. The Wizards were one of the good stories to start the year, but they’ve stalled ever since. Expect this game to be an even battle that goes all the way.
Led by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, the Celtics remain a team that cannot be overlooked. Despite struggling from beyond the arc of late, Tatum remains a scoring force as he put up 27 points in a near triple-double performance in a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. He currently ranks as the 10th-best scorer in the NBA in terms of points per game at 25.2. Not to mention, Jaylen Brown is perhaps one of the most overlooked All-Stars in the league who doesn’t get enough credit for his prowess on the defensive end of the floor.
Thanks in large part to head coach Wes Unseld Jr., the Wizards took many by surprise this year. Unfortunately, they have slumped down the rankings and are trying to stay in the picture of the play-in tournament in the East. Kyle Kuzma appears to have found a true home in DC and Bradley Beal remains one of the league’s mighty scorers. Harrell is showing why he’s a former Sixth Man of the Year winner and has helped the Wizards become one of the biggest surprises this year after trading Russell Westbrook this summer. Their track record may not show it, but they are still competitive.
Celtics vs Wizards Betting Trends
- Boston is 1-4 against the spread (ATS) in its last five games.
- The total was UNDER in 7 of Washington’s last 8 games against Boston.
- Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games this season.
- Boston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference.
- Washington is 1-8 ATS in its last nine games.
- Boston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games against Washington.
Washington Wizards projected starting lineup
PG Spencer Dinwiddie | SG Bradley Beal | SF Kyle Kuzma | PF Deni Avdija | Daniel Gafford
Boston Celtics projected starting lineup
PG Marcus inteligente | SG Jaylen Marrón | SF Jayson Tatum | PF Al Horford | C Robert Williams III
Celtics vs. Wizards Prediction | NBA picks
With both of these teams on a losing streak, expect this to be a close game. Both teams feel a sense of desperation as they try to keep their playoff hopes alive. The season series is currently led by the Washington Wizards two games to none. Will the Celtics finally get their first win over the Wizards this season?
I’m going to say yes. While the game is in Washington, the Celtics know what’s at stake. While the Wizards have a new makeover that suits them, it’s hard to see Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum letting this Boston team lose a third straight game in a crucial division rivalry matchup. Expect the Celtics to win a game that snaps their two-game streak. However, the official NBA selection is OVER 216.
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