Washington @ Boston Picks & Props

The Boston Celtics have played at the least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league this year. As a team, the Celtics have been quite unsuccesful at getting to the free-throw line: worst in the league this year, totaling a measly 19.5 foul shots per game.

The Boston Celtics have played at the least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league this year. As a team, the Celtics have been quite unsuccesful at getting to the free-throw line: worst in the league this year, totaling a measly 19.5 foul shots per game.

The Boston Celtics have played at the least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league this year. As a team, the Celtics have been quite unsuccesful at getting to the free-throw line: worst in the league this year, totaling a measly 19.5 foul shots per game.

The Boston Celtics have played at the least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league this year. As a team, the Celtics have been quite unsuccesful at getting to the free-throw line: worst in the league this year, totaling a measly 19.5 foul shots per game.

AJ Johnson has attempted 10.8 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 4.6 more than he's attempted over the course of the year. AJ Johnson has tallied 34.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 15.8 higher than he's tallied in all games this year. The matchup against the Celtics is a good one for shot attempts from downtown; the opposition's starting SFs have totaled the 2nd-most three attempts per game in the league this year (5.8). The 3rd-quickest pace road team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Washington Wizards. The Washington Wizards rank as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games when playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists).

The Wizards check in as the 4th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The Washington Wizards will likely experience a decrease in plays in this contest from squaring off against the least up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league this year (the Boston Celtics). Over the last 10 games when they are away from home, the opposition's starting SGs have attempted 1.4 foul shots per game (fewest in the league) vs. the Celtics, finding it difficult to draw fouls. Bub Carrington should see a decline in performance for all stats in light of playing away from home in this game.

The Wizards check in as the 4th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The Washington Wizards will likely experience a decrease in plays in this contest from squaring off against the least up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league this year (the Boston Celtics). The matchup vs. the Boston Celtics is a hard one for getting to the charity stripe; the other team's starting PGs have attempted a measly 2.3 free throws per game this year (least in the NBA). Jordan Poole is expected to suffer a drop-off in effectiveness in all facets of the game as a result of being on the road in this contest.

Justin Champagnie has made 51.3% of his three-point attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 16.7% more than he's converted from three in all games this year without the home court advantage. Justin Champagnie has tallied 27.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games while playing on the road, 8.4 higher than he's tallied overall this season on the road. The 3rd-quickest pace road team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Washington Wizards. The Washington Wizards rank as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games when playing on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). Justin Champagnie has made 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 37.5% higher than he's sunk overall this year on the road.

Kristaps Porzingis has averaged 19.3 points per game this year, placing him among the best players in the league by this metric: 90th percentile. Kristaps Porzingis has made 2.3 three-pointers per game this year, placing him in the 90th percentile among all players in the NBA. Kristaps Porzingis has averaged 28.6 minutes per game while at home this year, putting him in the 75th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the NBA. The matchup vs. Alex Sarr is a positive one; he has allowed a massive 17.1 points per game when matched up against opposing starting Cs this year (100th percentile). The Celtics are expected to see a spike in plays in this contest from squaring off against the 3rd-fastest pace-of-play road offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Wizards).

Al Horford has gone over 10.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Marcus Smart has gone over 8.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Anthony Gill has gone over 8.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Alex Sarr has gone over 15.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Sam Hauser has gone over 9.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Payton Pritchard has gone over 15.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Colby Jones has gone over 7.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Neemias Queta has gone over 7.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

Luke Kornet has gone over 9.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.