Boston Celtics at Washington Wizards Free NBA Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 12/26/2014
Saturday, December 27, 2014 at 7:00 PM
Verizon Center in Washington
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On Saturday night, the Boston Celtics will try to pick up a rare road win when they visit the Washington Wizards.
The Celtics and the Wizards have already played each other twice this season, with both teams picking up a home win. Boston won the first meeting 101-93, but the Wizards were able to get revenge a day later by beating them 133-132 in overtime.
Celtics small forward Jeff Green has averaged 16.5 points and 5.3 rebounds per game against the Wizards in 17 games, while power forward Jared Sullinger has been able to average 12 points and 7.4 rebounds per game against them. Big man Brandon Bass has also done pretty well against Washington, averaging 9.8 points and 5.5 rebounds per game against them.
On Thursday afternoon, the Wizards were able to snap their two-game losing streak by beating the New York Knicks 102-91 on the road. They made 51.2 percent of their shots in that win and ended up outrebounding the Knicks 45-36.
On 28 games this season, the Wizards have scored 100.4 points per game and have held their opponents to just 97.1 points per game. Shooting guard Bradley Beal has made nearly 46 percent of his three-pointers this year and is second on the team in scoring with 15.2 points per game. Center Marcin Gortat has made 52.6 percent of his shots this season and is leading the team in rebounding with 8.3 per game.
Boston Celtics Betting Trends
Boston Celtics are 13-13-0 Against the Spread
Boston Celtics are 14-12-0 against the Over/Under
Washington Wizards Betting Trends
Washington Wizards are 12-15-1 Against the Spread
Washington Wizards are 15-13-0 against the Over/Under
Injuries to Watch
Boston Celtics
12/24/14 G James Young Shoulder "?" Friday vs. Brooklyn
12/15/14 G Marcus Thornton Calf out indefinitely
Washington Wizards
12/26/14 G Martell Webster Back "?" Saturday vs. Boston
Tony's Pick: Take Washington
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