Published Mar 13, 11:03am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 13, 11:03am ET
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One of the games on Saturday's NBA slate features the Boston Celtics hosting the Washington Wizards. Who has the edge in our Celtics vs Wizards pick?
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| Boston Celtics | -16.5 (-114) |
| Washington Wizards | +16.5 (-109) |
After wins against the Mavericks and Cavaliers, Boston has dropped two straight, including a 104-102 loss against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder.
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In a potential NBA Finals preview, this one went down to the wire. With the score knotted at 102, Chet Holmgren knocked down a pair of free throws to put OKC up by two. Payton Pritchard missed a long 3-point attempt at the buzzer, preserving the win for the home team.
Jaylen Brown guided the offense with 34 points, seven assists, and six rebounds. Pritchard added 14 points, but was 6-for-17 from the field.
Following back-to-back wins against Indiana, the Wizards enter this matchup amid a 10-game losing streak. This painful stretch includes an overtime 136-101 loss to the Orlando Magic.
Washington erased a 17-point deficit in the final frame and sent the game into overtime when Bilal Coulibaly hit a three-pointer with 5.8 seconds remaining in regulation.
The game was tied at 131 in the extra period before Jalen Suggs answered with a 3-pointer and two free throws to help Orlando escape with a five-point win.
Seven players reached double figures for the Wizards. Coulibaly led the scoring attack with 29 points, five rebounds, and five assists. Alex Sarr scored 16 points and collected four rebounds.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Cs have taken 14 of the previous 15 in this series, including the last 10 games. Washington is winless in its last eight road contests. These factors indicate that Boston wins this one easily.
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Boston Celtics
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