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Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Preview: Odds, Tips and Prediction

Date: Saturday 14th March 2026 Tip-Off Time: 5:00 pm local time (10 pm BST) Venue: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts TV: NBC Sports Boston Streaming: Prime Video, DAZN, NBA League Pass Records: Boston Celtics 42-21, Washington Wizards 16-46 Referee: N/A Last Meeting: Boston Celtics 146-101 Washington Wizards (Dec 4th, 2025) The Boston Celtics and the Washington Wizards are facing off for this Saturday evening’s Eastern Conference matchup. The Wizards are unlikely to secure a place in the postseason, but with the Celtics in contention for the No. 1 seed in the East, can the visitors spring a surprise at the TD Garden? SportsBoom endorses these NBA betting sites for you to explore.

published: 03-12-2026

Last updated: 03-12-2026

Henry Cheal
Henry Cheal
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Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability:

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  1. Boston Celtics: 1/5 (1.20) – 83.3%

  2. Washington Wizards: 4/1 (5.00) – 20.0%

  3. Forecast odds – Betting available on FanDuel closer to event

Head-to-Head Record

The Boston Celtics and the Washington Wizards have played 328 regular-season games since 1961. It’s a matchup that has stood the test of time, and the Celtics have dominated the series, winning 208 times to the Wizards' 120. To add to the dominance, the Celtics have won ten games in a row entering this matchup. 

Last Five Matches:

SeasonDateResult
2025-26 SeasonDecember 4, 2025Boston Celtics 146-101 Washington Wizards
2025-26 SeasonNovember 5, 2025Boston Celtics 136-107 Washington Wizards
2024-25 SeasonApril 6, 2025Boston Celtics 124-90 Washington Wizards
2024-25 SeasonDecember 15, 2024Boston Celtics 112-98 Washington Wizards
2024-25 SeasonNovember 22, 2024Boston Celtics 108-96 Washington Wizards
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Washington Wizards – LLLLL (Last Five Results)

Record

Home Form

Road Form

16-46

11-22

5-24

At the time of writing, the Washington Wizards have one of the worst recent records in the league. Losing seven in a row means their season is on the brink of missing out on the postseason. But their away form is the joint-worst in the East, too, with just five wins, which is another important statistic. 

Washington Wizards – Offense vs Boston Celtics Defense

The Wizards rank 25th in the league in scoring, averaging 112.2 points per game. While the organization has shown significant improvement from last season, when they averaged 108 points, this stat still places them way down in 25th. Scoring will be a tough ask considering the Celtics rank as one of the best defenses. 

Key Players to Watch

  • Alex Sarr (Center) – Sarr has made impressive strides in his second year in the game, as he’s averaging 17.2 points and 7.8 rebounds. He’s only 20, and he’s showing he has great potential at center. 
  • Kyshawn George (Forward) – George is 22, and although he will likely miss this game with the Celtics due to injury, he’s averaging 14.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.5 assists. His versatility is a key asset in the starting five. 
  • Trae Young (Guard) – The Wizards secured Young in the trade deadline, and in time, it will be a big move for the franchise. He’s only played one game for them so far due to injuries, but his encouraging career stat line is 25.2 points and 9.8 assists per game. 

Injury Report

  • Jamir Watkins – Day-to-day (ankle)
  • Anthony Davis – Out (finger)
  • Kyshawn George – Out (UCL tear)
  • Tristan Vukcevic – Out (thigh)
  • D’Angelo Russell – Out 
  • Cam Whitmore – Out (knee) 

Boston Celtics – WWWLW (Last Five Results)

Record

Home Form

Road Form

42-21

21-10

22-11

In contrast with the Wizards, the Celtics have the best run of form in the Eastern Conference, winning eight of their last ten games. The momentum is heightened further because of the return of their best player, Jayson Tatum, who will play a crucial role before the playoffs begin. 

Boston Celtics Offense vs Washington Wizards Defense

Despite their strong playoff outlook, Boston ranks 20th in average points per game with 114.5. But Tatum’s return will add another world-class shooter to the starting five to bolster this stat line. The Wizards will have a hard time managing the Celtics’ offense, even if it is statistically slightly better than theirs.

Key Players to Watch

  • Jayson Tatum (Forward) – Tatum’s return from injury saw a respectable 15 points in his first game back, but he will only improve as the regular season progresses. He will be a key threat on offense and defense. 
  • Jaylen Brown (Guard) – Brown is producing his best numbers in his career in all three major departments, averaging 28.9 points, 7.2 rebounds and 5 assists per game. These numbers back up his Finals MVP status. 
  • Derrick White (Guard) – White, at 31, is also having his best season in the NBA in scoring. He’s averaging 17.3 points, in addition to a career-best 5.7 assists and almost best 4.4 rebounds. 

Injury Report:

  • Jordan Walsh – Day-to-day (illness)
  • Nikola Vucevic – Out (right finger fracture) 

Predicted Line-Ups

  1. Washington Wizards

    Guard: Trae Young
    Guard: Tre Johnson
    Center: Anthony Gill 
    Forward: Will Riley
    Forward: Bilal Coulibaly 

  2. Boston Celtics

    Guard: Derrick White  
    Guard: Baylor Scheierman
    Center: Neemias Queta 
    Forward: Jaylen Brown
    Forward: Jayson Tatum  

Value Bets

  1. Total Points: Under 236.5: Both teams don’t have strong offenses; therefore, we predict this matchup to be under 236.5 points. 

  2. Jaylen Brown to post at least 30 points: Brown produced 35 points, 5 assists and rebounds in their last game against the Wizards, so we expect a replication in scoring.  

  3. Boston Celtics to Win: The Celtics have won ten games in a row against the Wizards. 

Why the Boston Celtics can win:

  • The Celtics have a far better roster. 
  • On the road, Washington has one of the worst records in the league.
  • Boston has won ten in a row against the Wizards.

Prediction: Boston Celtics to Win

SportsBoom predicts the Boston Celtics will win this matchup with the Washington Wizards. Despite an improved roster after the February deadline, the Wizards will struggle against the Celtics because of roster quality. The fact that Washington has one of the worst recent records in the league bolsters Boston’s chances, in addition to their ten successive wins over the Wizards.

Henry Cheal
Henry ChealSports Betting Writer

Henry Cheal is a versatile freelance sports journalist with extensive experience in the industry. Henry has previously worked at the 2024 World Snooker Championship and earned a Multimedia Sports Journalism degree from UCFB in 2023.

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