Celtics vs Wizards Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for Summer League Game (Slow Start Plagues Washington)

The 2023 NBA Summer League continues on Sunday, July 9 with a showdown between the Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards.

Celtics vs Wizards Game Info

• Date: Sunday, July 9, 2023
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Cox Pavilion -- Las Vegas, Nevada
• Coverage: NBA TV

The Celtics opened up the Summer League with a loss, falling 99-88 to the Miami Heat on Saturday. The Wizards were also in action last night and didn't fare much better, picking up a 91-83 loss to the Indiana Pacers.

Celtics vs Wizards Odds & Spread

• All NBA betting lines, odds, and prop bets are from FanDuel Sportsbook.
• Moneyline: BOS: (-154) | WSH: (+126)
• Spread: BOS: -2.5 (-115) | WSH: +2.5 (-105)
• Total: 179.5 -- Over: (-106) | Under: (-114)

The Celtics enter this contest as favorites on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 7:30 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 179.5 points with the Under being favored at -114 odds.

Celtics vs Wizards Prediction & Pick

Although neither side performed exceptionally well last night, the Wizards left much more to be desired. For starters, they got off to a terrible start, trailing 51-29 at halftime. The Wizards also only shot 35.6% from the floor and barely capitalized on the Pacers' 21 turnovers. It doesn't help that Jonathan Davis was the only Washington player to score more than 13 points.

Even if the Celtics weren't perfect, four of their players still scored 13-plus points. Their shooting splits weren't horrible (.413/.345/.800) and they even out-rebounded the Heat 45-38. Boston's 20 turnovers weren't exactly ideal, but that might not be an issue after Washington couldn't exploit Indiana's gaffes.

Throw in the fact that they scored 51 first-half points yesterday and it's clear that the Celtics are in a better spot to win.

Final Score Prediction: Celtics: 97 | Wizards: 89

Celtics vs Wizards Best Bet

I like the idea of the Celtics covering as the 2.5-point favorite tonight. The Wizards can't be relied on to keep things close after how dreadful their start against the Pacers was. Even though Washington improved as the game went on, its lack of shooting success can't be ignored, especially when Boston actually shot decently.

Expect the Celtics to pull away early and not look back.

Bet: Celtics -2.5 (-115)

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