The Boston Celtics are set for their second game of the season this Thursday. Fresh off receiving their championship rings for winning the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks, the Celtics opened their season with a commanding 132-109 victory over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night.
Tonight, the Celtics head to Washington D.C. to take on the Washington Wizards at the Capital One Arena. Boston and Washington met four times last season, with the Celtics winning all four matchups.
This game marks the Wizards' first regular-season appearance after the offseason, as the Celtics introduce them back to action in a Thursday night clash.
The last time the Wizards won the NBA Finals was in 1978.
What time does Celtics vs. Wizards start?
Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET tonight.
How to watch tonight's Celtics game:
You can catch the game on NBC Sports Boston. Streaming options include Fubo, Max, NBA League Pass, and YouTube TV.
Full October schedule for the Celtics:
Thursday, Oct. 24 | at Washington | 7:00 PM | NBC Sports Boston |
Saturday, Oct. 26 | at Detroit | 7:00 PM | NBC Sports Boston |
Monday, Oct. 28 | vs Milwaukee | 7:30 PM | NBA TV |
Wednesday, Oct. 30 | at Indiana | 7:00 PM | ESPN |
This schedule is based on information from ESPN.
Celtics vs. Wizards Betting Odds:
Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM ET
TV: MNMT, NBCS-BOS
Live Stream: Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Location: Capital One Arena, Washington D.C.
The Celtics enter as 13-point favorites, with a strong record of 42-36-4 against the spread (ATS) last season. As heavy favorites (-13 points or more), Boston went 11-5 ATS. Meanwhile, the Wizards were 10-5 ATS when listed as 13-point underdogs or more.
Celtics vs. Wizards Prediction and Picks:
Celtics (-13) to cover: Given Boston’s solid performance and consistency, they’re expected to cover the 13-point spread, especially with the Wizards still working to find their rhythm.
Take the under (234.5): The game’s total is set at 234.5 points, which feels a bit high based on last season’s combined averages. The Celtics and Wizards averaged 234.3 points per game last year, while their opponents combined for 232.2 points. With these stats in mind, betting on the under (234.5) seems like a sound choice.
How to watch Celtics vs. Wizards:
TV Channels:* MNMT, NBCS-BOS
Live Stream:* Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Location: Capital One Arena, Washington D.C.
Tip-off Time: 7:00 PM ET, Thursday, October 24, 2024.
