Washington Wizards vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/14

The Boston Celtics are set to host the Washington Wizards at TD Garden. The game is scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 6:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on NBCS.

The Celtics have a strong season record of 43-23, placing them second in the Eastern Conference. In contrast, the Wizards have struggled with a 16-49 record, ranking them 14th in the Eastern Conference. This game will test the Wizards’ ability to compete against a top-tier team.

Wizards vs Celtics Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Washington Wizards vs. Boston Celtics
  • Venue: TD Garden
  • Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Celtics -19.5 (-112), Wizards +19.5 (-110), Over/Under 227.5

Washington Wizards Team Preview

The Washington Wizards have struggled recently, losing their last three games. They fell to the Orlando Magic, Miami Heat, and New Orleans Pelicans. In their game against the Magic, Bilal Coulibaly led the team with 29 points.

Injury issues have plagued the Wizards this season. Key players like Anthony Davis and Kyshawn George are currently out. This has affected the team’s ability to compete effectively on the court.

Offensively, the Wizards average 112.8 points per game, ranking 25th in the league. They are 6th in field goal attempts per game but only 23rd in field goal percentage. Defensively, they allow 123.9 points per game, ranking 29th, which highlights their struggles on defense.

Boston Celtics Team Preview

The Boston Celtics recently played three games, with one win and two losses. In their last game against the Thunder, they lost by 2 points, with a score of 104-102. Jaylen Brown was a standout player, scoring 34 points with 7 assists and 6 rebounds.

Looking at the season stats, the Celtics have been strong on defense, allowing only 107.1 points per game, which is the best in the league. They are also effective in limiting field goal attempts by opponents, ranking second in field goal percentage allowed. On offense, they average 114.3 points per game but struggle with free throws, ranking last in attempts per game.

In terms of players, Jaylen Brown leads with an average of 28.4 points per game. Jayson Tatum, though he has played only three games, contributes 19.7 points per game. Derrick White and Baylor Scheierman are expected to play, despite recent injuries, while Nikola Vučević will be out due to a finger injury.

BTB Betting Pick

The Celtics are favored by -19.5 points against the Wizards. The Wizards struggle defensively, allowing 123.9 points per game. The Celtics, with the best defense, only allow 107.1 points. Given these stats, the Celtics are likely to cover the -19.5 spread.

The over/under is set at 227.5 points. The Wizards’ poor defense could lead to a high-scoring game. However, the Celtics’ strong defense might keep the total lower. The projected score could be around Celtics 115, Wizards 105. Taking the under 227.5 is a reasonable choice.