Boston Celtics - Washington Wizards predictions and free betting tips [14/04/2024]

Washington Wizards and Boston Celtics collide on Sunday at the TD Garden arena.

Boston Celtics

The Celtics continue to dominate in the Eastern Conference, presenting an impressive form and showing excellent finishing to the regular season. Their 63-18 record has already secured home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. In their last 8 games, the team has had 6 victories, including a convincing triumph over Charlotte with a score of 131:98, underlining their readiness for the upcoming playoff challenges.

In this encounter, Boston showcased the depth of their roster, regardless of the fact that their starting lineup took a backseat, paving the way for players like Payton Pritchard, who led the team with 31 points and 11 assists. Sam Hauser, Luke Kornet, and Nemias Queta also made significant contributions, scoring 16 points each. Jaden Springer added 11 points. With a halftime lead of 69:43, the Celtics demonstrated their ability to dominate even without key players on the court. The team's overall shooting percentage was 51% from the field and 14 out of 41 from the three-point range.

Coach Joe Mazzulla employs this period for team rotation, keeping key players fresh and giving opportunities to emerging talents. Effective utilization of their entire roster and the strategy to rest key players reveal the Celtics' serious intent for success in the forthcoming playoffs and readiness for any challenges that come their way.

Washington Wizards

The Wizards are going through a tough phase, losing 8 out of their last 9 games, including the last 5 consecutively. On Friday, the team suffered a defeat against the Chicago Bulls with a scoreline of 127:129. Despite the remarkable performances from Deni Avdija, who scored 24 points, made 12 rebounds and 8 assists, and Corey Kispert, who added 23 points to the board, the Wizards couldn't hold onto an earlier 16 point advantage gained from scoring 40 points in the first quarter. The team shot 52 percent from the field and 18 of 43 from beyond the arc, but their effort fell short towards the end of the game.

Languishing towards the bottom of the NBA Eastern Conference with a record of 15-66, the Wizards are already out of the playoff contention, making the upcoming match against the Boston Celtics one of their last chances to end the season on a high note. After the departure of Wes Unseld Junior and Brian Keefe stepping in as the interim head coach, the team tried to implement some changes, but have yet to achieve the desired results. This final game of the season presents an opportunity for young players like Patrick Baldwin Junior and Tristan Vukcevic to showcase their potential in the context of a future rebuilding of the team. This becomes the main angle for the Wizards, eager to find some positives in a challenging situation.

Forecast for the Boston Celtics - Washington Wizards match

The Wizards continue to miss Marvin Bagley, while the participation of Jordan Poole and Rishon Holmes in the upcoming matches remains uncertain. Meanwhile, the Celtics plan to rest their starting lineup. Recently, the Wizards have faced serious injury issues, but they are capable of slamming the door in a match against Boston's second or even third lineup. I'm placing my bet on the victory for the visitors.