Boston at Washington

Two of the best offenses in the NBA meet tonight with Washington fifth during the regular season in points scored, Boston seventh. But the big difference between these teams is that the Celtics play some defense at #15 in points allowed, ninth in field goal shooting defense, and second at defending the three. Boston is 9-4-1 OVER the total when playing on one day of rest. Isaiah Thomas is killing Washington with his quickness, while center Al Horford is 16-of-22 from the floor in the series and logged a double-double in each of the first two contests. The Celtics are also 11-4-2 ATS away against a team with a home winning percentage of greater than .600. By contrast, Washington is #21 in points allowed, #24 in field goal shooting defense, #19 at defending the three. Washington is 20-8 OVER the total after scoring 100+ points in their previous game, 3-10 ATS following a straight-up loss, and 6-20-1 ATS when playing on one day of rest. With the Celtics 8-2 ATS against Washington, back the visitors in an offensive show. Play Boston and the OVER.