Celtics vs. Wizards prediction: Why Boston is favored to win Thursday's NBA matchup [12/4/2025]

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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