LiontipsBoston vs Washington. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Celtics' game in the most recent matches of the season was below average, which affected their position in the standings. Team dropped out of Top-6 of the Eastern conference and now has to perform in the play-in.
Boston's most recent game was against New York and Celtics put up a decent performance, but ended up on the losing side (92:96). Club had a weakened squad, because head coach chose to rest his leaders before the crucial match against Washington.
Celtics will play against the Wizards without Jaylen Brown, who is out until the end of the season, so hosts will have a hard time. Without a doubt, Brad Stevens will find a way to motivate his players, because there is no other choice.
Wizards fought for a play-in spot until the end, because team was struggling for a major part of the season. Only towards the end of the regular season Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook managed to pull the club up to the Top-10 of the East.
Washington had two successful matches in a row: they beat Cleveland (120:105) and then Wizards defeated Charlotte (115:110). Scott Brooks' men need to keep that level of performance in the play-in matches.
Capital club will face a tough opposition - Boston is a tricky team and won't leave the court without a fight, especially at TD Garden.
Trends
СтавкаWashington: total over 113.5
Wizards are averaging 117 points per game
СтавкаTotal of tied quarters - under 0.5
In last five H2H games only two quarters ended in a draw
СтавкаSecond half of the game: most high-scoring
In last five H2H matches teams put up more points in the second half of the game
Tip and bets
It's hard to pick a favourite for this match, because Washington has improved recently, while Boston had a decline. But Brad Stevens' side has more experience of a playoff game, at least in the most recent seasons. We expect a great performance from the Celtics at home.
Our prediction - Boston Celtics to win (Including OT)
Teams will fight for a playoff place, so we will see their best performances. In this case, bet on total over will be the best choice.
Second prediction - total over 228.5 points
