The Boston Celtics are set to face off against the Washington Wizards for their NBA season opener. The game will take place on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 7 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
Boston enters the matchup with momentum after winning their home opener against the New York Knicks, 132-109. The Celtics dominated the game early, establishing a significant lead by halftime at 74-55. This victory marks their seventh consecutive home win dating back to the previous season, putting their record at 1-0. Meanwhile, the Wizards are looking to start fresh after a challenging last season that saw them finish with a 15-67 record.
In their last encounter in April, the Celtics outperformed the Wizards, winning 132-122. Payton Pritchard was a standout player, contributing heavily with 38 points, nearly achieving a triple-double with nine rebounds and 12 assists. The Wizards will be looking to contain him this time around.
As expected, the Wizards are considered the underdogs in this matchup, hoping to shift the outcome in their favor. They ended the last season with a record of 36-43-3 against the spread.
Current betting odds show Boston as a strong 13.5-point favorite over Washington, with the over/under set at 234.5 points.
Historically, the Celtics have dominated this matchup, winning 8 of the last 10 games against the Wizards.