Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Prediction and Betting Tips - Dec. 4 | 2025-2026 NBA Season

The Washington Wizards will begin their three-game homestand with a clash against the Boston Celtics. Thursday’s clash at the Capital One Arena marks the second meeting between the Eastern Conference teams, with the Celtics leading the regular-season series 1-0.

Boston Celtics vs. Washington Wizards Preview, Odds, Betting Tips and Prediction

The Celtics-Wizards clash is set to tip off at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT). The live telecast will be available on NBCS-BOS, MNMT. Fans can watch the contest via livestream on NBA League Pass and Fubo TV (restrictions may apply).

Moneyline: Celtics (-395) vs Wizards (+320)

Odds: Celtics (-9.5 -110) vs Wizards (+9.5 -110)

Total (O/U): Celtics (o229.5 -110) vs Wizards (u229.5 -110)

Editor’s Note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed are based on available information at the time of publication.

Boston Celtics vs. Washington Wizards Preview

With Jayson Tatum out for the entire 2025–2026 season, the Boston Celtics opened the year on a rough note. They lost their first three games. However, things have shifted in a much more positive direction since then, winning 12 of its next 18 games.

Jaylen Brown has been the driving force behind this turnaround. He has been putting All-NBA numbers, averaging 29.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game.

The Washington Wizards, on the other hand, have had a disappointing season so far. They sit at the bottom of the league with a 3-17 record.

However, things have looked encouraging lately. Over their last four games, they have picked up two impressive wins, including upsets over the Atlanta Hawks on Nov 25 and the Milwaukee Bucks on Dec 1.

Boston dominated the first matchup between these two teams on Nov 5, clinching a 136-107 win behind Brown’s 35-point outburst.

Boston Celtics vs. Washington Wizards Predicted Starting 5s

Celtics Starting 5

G: Payton Pritchard | G: Derrick White | F: Jaylen Brown | F: Jordan Walsh | C: Neemias Queta

Wizards Starting 5

G: CJ McCollum | G: Kyshawn George | F: Cam Whitmore | F: Khris Middleton | C: Marvin Bagley III

Boston Celtics vs. Washington Wizards Betting Tips

• Payton Prtichard O/U 22.5 points - Take the under
• Khris Middleton O/U 11.5 points - Take the over
• Marvin Bagley III O/U 7.5 rebounds - Take the over
• Derrick White O/U 6.5 assists - Take the under

Boston Celtics vs. Washington Wizards Prediction

The Washington Wizards were already working with a weak roster, and things have gotten even tougher with Alex Sarr, Bilal Coulibaly, Tre Johnson and Corey Kispert all ruled out for the game against the Celtics.

Boston, on the other hand, is in excellent form right now. They have shown how deep their roster is and come into this matchup after a strong win over the New York Knicks.

Prediction: Expect the Celtics to win by 16 points.