Celtics vs. Wizards Picks & Best Bets 15th Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Washington Wizards will host the Boston Celtics in NBA action on Sunday at Capital One Arena, tipping off at 6:00 p.m. ET.
The Wizards will be led by Jordan Poole, Alexandre Sarr and Jonas Valanciunas, while the Celtics have Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis and Jaylen Brown.
We have performed 10,000 simulations of Sunday's NBA matchup using innovative AI technology to pinpoint the best Celtics vs. Wizards bets, player props and predictions.
Our predictions show that the Celtics will likely win with a projected final score of 124-108.
To get the maximum value from these predictions, we constantly monitor the best odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Celtics vs. Wizards Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Celtics vs. Wizards picks fuse the power of AI, statistics and analytics to create NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Celtics vs. Wizards Game Information
- Game Date: Sunday, December 15th, 2024
- Game Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Capital One Arena
- Spread: Celtics -17.5 / Wizards +17.5
- Moneyline: Celtics -1800 / Wizards +1050
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 233.5 Points (-115/-105)
Wizards +17.5 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Wizards have a 57% chance of covering the spread, while the Celtics have a probability of 43%.
- DraftKings Sportsbook offers odds of -108 for the Wizards +17.5, presenting a favorable 5.1% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Under 233.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 233.5 at BetMGM, which offers the best odds for the under at -105.
- Our analysis suggests a 52% probability that the total will stay under 233.5 points, providing an edge of 1%.
Celtics vs. Wizards Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Boston Celtics at -1800 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the Washington Wizards are available at +1050 with BetMGM.
According to the model, the Celtics are heavily favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 90% chance of coming out on top.
Although the Celtics are more likely to win, BetMGM offers +1050 odds on the Wizards moneyline, providing an edge of 1.2%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Celtics vs. Wizards
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Sunday's Celtics vs. Wizards game.
Boston Celtics Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jayson Tatum | 24 | 8 | 6 | 2 |
Kristaps Porzingis | 23 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
Jaylen Brown | 22 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
Derrick White | 19 | 5 | 6 | 4 |
Payton Pritchard | 15 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
Derrick White Over 3.5 3-Pointers (+138)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Derrick White Over 3.5 3-Pointers | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +138 |
- Our top prop bet for the Celtics is on Derrick White to record over 3.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 4 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 14.0% on the +138 odds offered by FanDuel.
Washington Wizards Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jordan Poole | 21 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
Alexandre Sarr | 11 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
Jonas Valanciunas | 11 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
Bilal Coulibaly | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
Justin Champagnie | 10 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
Jordan Poole Over 5.5 Assists (+122)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Jordan Poole Over 5.5 Assists | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +122 |
- Our best prop bet for the Wizards is on Jordan Poole to record over 5.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 6 assists, giving us an edge of 7.2% on the +122 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Celtics vs. Wizards Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Celtics vs. Wizards trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Jonas Valanciunas Over 0.5 Total Blocks
Jonas Valanciunas has recorded at least one block in 10 of his last 17 games (59% success rate). You can put money on him to do it again at odds of +140 (42% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Jonas Valanciunas Over 1.5 Total Assists
Jonas Valanciunas has had more than 1.5 assists in 9 of his last 15 games (60%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 1.5 assists again at odds of +130 (43%), also available at Bet365.
Kristaps Porzingis Over 1.5 Total Blocks
Kristaps Porzingis has had more than 1.5 blocks in 11 of his last 14 games (79%). You can wager on him to record over 1.5 blocks again at odds of -142 (59%), available at FanDuel.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Derrick White of the Celtics to knock down over 3.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 4 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are betting on the Wizards +17.5 to cover.
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