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"Washington" - "Boston". NBA match forecast
On October 25, Washington will meet Boston in the opening game of the 2024/25 NBA regular season. The game will be held at Capital One Arena in the US capital. The Wizards suffered a defeat in their previous away game. Will Brian Keefe men be able to take revenge on the Celtics and what bets should they choose? — read our forecast
Command Analysis
Washington Wizards
USACurrent form
Washington has lost three of its five preseason games. In the last one, on October 19, the Wizards beat New York 118-117 on their home court. Jordan Poole made the biggest contribution to the victory, scoring 16 points, making one rebound and five assists.
During the summer break, the team from the US capital signed Alexander Sarr. The 19-year-old French center (213 cm, 102 kg) was selected second overall in the 2024 draft. They also acquired Malcolm Brogdon from Portland in exchange for Deni Avdija and Jonas Valanciunas from New Orleans in exchange for a waiver draft pick. Landry Shamet left the team.
Disqualifications and injuries
Saddiq Bey is in the team infirmary. Malcolm Brogdon is also injured.
Interesting facts for betting
Washington two-point field goal percentage is 47 percent (18th in the league at the end of the 2023-24 season).
Washington has averaged 109 points in its last 10 games against Boston.
Estimated composition
Jordan Poole - Kyle Kuzma - Alex Sarr - Jonas Valanciunas - Bilal Koulibaly.
Boston Celtics
USACurrent form
Boston won four games in the opening preseason tournament. And in the final game on October 16, they lost away to Toronto with a score of 118:119. The best player for the Celtics was Jayson Tatum, who scored 24 points, made eight rebounds and six assists. Derrick White recorded 23 points, Jaylen Brown - 19.
Joe Mazzulla team won the regular championship last season, reached the final, where they beat Dallas (4-1). In the summer offseason, Boston retained all of the team leaders.
Disqualifications and injuries
The team main center Kristaps Porzingis is still in the infirmary, having been recovering from leg surgery since June. Al Horford has taken his place in the lineup.
Interesting facts for betting
The Celtics' three-point shooting percentage is 38.8 percent (second in the league heading into the 2023-24 season).
The approximate amount is
Jrue Holiday - Derrick White - Jaylen Brown - Jayson Tatum - Al Horford.
Trends
Bet Total rebounds Valanciunas under 12.5
Valanciunas averages 11 rebounds per game.
1.87Bet Total Pool Points Under 20.5
Poole averages 17.7 points per game
1.88Tip and bets
Boston approaches the game with Washington as the undisputed favorite. According to bookmaker analysts, only a miracle can help the team from the US capital achieve success. And that true. At the start of the championship, the Celtics will have to show that they are serious about the new season and intend to defend the title of current champions. Rick Carlisle team with the strongest roster will achieve a convincing victory on the road against one of the losers of the last championship.
Our prediction is a Boston victory with a handicap of (-10.5) points including overtime at 1.71
Bet on total
"Washington" and "Boston" show decent results in their personal meetings. The average indicator for the last ten games is 22 7 points. Everything goes to the fact that this time both teams will be able to please fans with an attacking and spectacular game.
Our prediction is total over 230.5 points including overtime for 1.70
First quarter bet
Boston is gradually starting to improve its game after the summer break. Basketball players from Massachusetts, there is no doubt, will do everything possible to achieve another victory at the start of the tournament. And this time Joe Mazzulla team will show from the first minutes that they are not going to upset their audience spoiled by victories and will confidently take the lead in the score.
Our prediction is a Boston win in the first quarter at 1.51
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