Boston Celtics at Washington Wizards 4/9/19 - NBA Betting Picks & Odds
Boston Celtics vs. Washington Wizards
NBA: 7:30 PM EST
Apr. 09, 2019
TV: TNT
Latest Odds : WAS -4.5 Total 224.5
The Boston Celtics are set to visit Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C for an Eastern Conference clash against the Washington Wizards. The Boston Celtics come into this matchup sitting in 4th place of the Eastern Conference with a 48-33 record, and they will be looking to avoid a losing streak after dropping their latest home game to the Orlando Magic, 116-108. Kyrie Irving led the way for the Boston Celtics with 23 points and 6 assists. Al Horford contributed 18 points and 7 assists in the win for the Celtics.
The Washington Wizards come into this matchup eliminated from postseason contention with a 32-49 record, and they will be looking to break a 3-game losing streak after dropping their latest road game to the New York Knicks, 113-110. Jeff Green led the way for the Washington Wizards with 19 points off the bench. Bobby Portis contributed a double-double in the loss for Washington as he recorded 11 points and 10 rebounds.
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Kyrie Irving is the leading scorer and assists guy for the Boston Celtics as the all-star guard is averaging 23.8 PPG and 6.9 APG. Al Horford is the leading rebounder for the Boston Celtics as the 12th year center is averaging 6.7 RPG while also contributing 13.6 PPG and a team-high 1.3 blocks per game. The Boston Celtics are shooting 46.5% from the field this season while connecting on 36.5% of their three-point attempts.
Bradley Beal is the leading scorer and assists guy for the Washington Wizards as the all-star guard is averaging 25.7 PPG and 5.5 APG. Bobby Portis is the leading rebounder for the Washington Wizards as the 4th year forward is averaging 8.7 RPG while also contributing 14.4 PPG ever since coming over from the Chicago Bulls. The Washington Wizards are shooting 46.8% from the field this season while connecting on 34% of their three-point attempts.
Recent Betting Trends:
Celtics are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Wizards are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 9-4 in Celtics last 13 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Wizards last 7 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Free Betting Pick: Boston Celtics +4.5
The Boston Celtics have covered the spread in 4 of their last 5 games against the Washington Wizards. This is the last regular season game for both of these teams, and the Boston Celtics want to make sure they lock up the 4th spot as it will give them homecourt for the 1st round. Washington proved in their latest game against the New York Knicks that they are looking forward to the offseason which means they might keep Bradley Beal’s minutes down in this one to avoid injury. Final Score, Boston Celtics win and cover ATS, 117-105.