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Celtics vs. Wizards prediction: Why Boston is favored to win Thursday's NBA matchup [12/4/2025]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards predictions for NBA Thursday.
The Washington Wizards and Boston Celtics will lock horns in NBA action at Capital One Arena on Thursday, starting at 7:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results and today’s injury updates, Dimers' advanced NBA model predicts the Celtics as the most likely winner of the Celtics vs. Wizards game.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Wizards lineup will feature stars like CJ McCollum, Marvin Bagley and Kyshawn George, while the Celtics will look to Payton Pritchard, Derrick White and Anfernee Simons.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Celtics vs. Wizards prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NBA matchup between the Celtics and Wizards 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Celtics a 78% chance of beating the Wizards. Our predicted final score has the Celtics winning 119-110.
According to our model, the Wizards (+10.5) have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 231.5-point over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
Celtics vs. Wizards odds
We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Celtics | Wizards |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -10.5 (-106) | +10.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | -450 | +375 |
| Total | o231.5 (-106) | u231.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Celtics vs. Wizards picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Wizards +10.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Wizards | +375 |
| Total | Under 231.5 | -110 |
According to our best NBA bets for Thursday, the top play to make on this game is Wizards +10.5 at the spread.
Celtics vs. Wizards player props
NBA player props are a popular way to wager on Thursday's Celtics vs. Wizards game without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Capital One Arena.
Payton Pritchard is expected to lead the Celtics with 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, while CJ McCollum is projected to have 18 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists for the Wizards.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every game this season.
Celtics prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Celtics are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Pritchard | 19 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 38 |
| Derrick White | 19 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 42 |
| Anfernee Simons | 17 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 30 |
| Neemias Queta | 13 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 33 |
| Sam Hauser | 12 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 24 |
Wizards prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Wizards:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ McCollum | 18 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 32 |
| Marvin Bagley | 13 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 28 |
| Kyshawn George | 13 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 32 |
| Khris Middleton | 13 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 28 |
| T. Vukcevic | 12 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 25 |
Celtics vs. Wizards game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's matchup between the Wizards and Celtics at Capital One Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Boston Celtics vs. Washington Wizards
- Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Capital One Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Celtics, with a 78% win probability, will likely beat the Wizards on Thursday, with Derrick White projected for a game-high 42 fantasy points.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Celtics vs. Wizards insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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