Washington Wizards vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick & Prediction 4/6/25
At 6:00 ET, the 2nd ranked Boston Celtics (-3296) will host the 15th ranked Washington Wizards (+1261) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The over/under line is currently set at 225.5.
This game will be played at TD Garden in Boston and can be seen on NBCS.
WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS BOSTON CELTICS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Boston Celtics -20.5
This game will be played at TD Garden at 6:00 ET on Sunday, April 6th.
WHY BET THE BOSTON CELTICS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 139-78 in favor of the Celtics.
- Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with 27 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists.
- From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 21 threes.
Will the Wizards Make it Happen in Boston?
After a 109-97 loss to the Magic on Thursday, the Wizards’ record dropped to 17-60. Washington was +15.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 206 points fell short of the 212-point line.
Orlando’s 10-0 run early in the game put Washington in a hole, but the Wizards fought back in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Magic 31-20. However, Orlando pulled away in the 4th, outscoring Washington 28-21 to close out the game.
Bub Carrington’s 32-point performance, featuring 7 made threes at a 70% clip, was the highlight of the Wizards’ 97-point effort against the Magic. Carrington also added 9 rebounds and 7 assists, shooting 66.7% from the field. Marcus Smart contributed 12 points, and AJ Johnson added 11, despite shooting just 40%.
As a team, the Wizards hit 12 threes, shooting 40% from beyond the arc and 44.7% overall. Carrington scored 13 points in the 1st quarter and another 11 in the 3rd, while Smart added 10 of his 12 points in the 3rd period.
Defensively, the Wizards struggled in the 1st quarter, allowing 32 points, and gave up 29 in the 2nd. They tightened up in the 3rd, holding the Magic to 20 points, but allowed 28 in the 4th, leading to a 109-97 loss.
Washington held Orlando to 11 made threes on 36% shooting. The Magic went 22/25 from the free-throw line. The Wizards finished with 30 defensive rebounds, gave up 13 offensive boards, and recorded 4 steals and 3 blocks.
Will the Celtics Defense Show Up at Home?
Boston improved to 57-20 with a 123-103 win over the Suns on Friday. The Celtics, favored by 15 points, covered the spread at home. The game’s total of 226 points narrowly missed the over/under line of 227.
A key moment came when Boston went on a 12-0 run, extending their lead from 36-26 to 48-26. They maintained control throughout, winning each quarter and closing out the game by outscoring the Suns 33-28 in the 4th.
Jaylen Brown’s 31 points and 62.5% shooting led the Celtics to a 123-103 win over the Suns, with Jayson Tatum adding 23 points and 8 assists. Boston shot 51.7% from the field, hitting 14 threes at a 35.9% rate.
Brown scored 10 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, while Kristaps Porzingis added 11 of his 15 points in the 2nd. Derrick White and Luke Kornet each contributed 6 points in the 4th quarter.
The Celtics put together a solid defensive performance, holding the Suns to 103 points on Friday. Boston limited Phoenix to 22 points in the 1st quarter and gave up 28 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.
Boston’s defense was particularly effective from beyond the arc, where they held the Suns to 12 made threes on 32% shooting. The Celtics also sent Phoenix to the line just 11 times, where they made 9 free throws. Boston finished with 39 defensive rebounds while allowing 11 offensive boards.