Before sports betting fans turn their attention to the pigskin this weekend, we have the NBA on TNT tonight. The Wizards have a tough test trying to stop the surging Celtics, even at home, while Orlando visits Utah for an intriguing cross-conference battle.<\/p>\n
Boston Celtics @ Washington Wizards Sportsbook favorite: Celtics -7.5<\/p>\n The Celtics are officially on \u201cone of those runs\u201d again, having won eight straight games. They continue to embody the team concept, as no Celtic averages more than Paul Pierce\u2019s 18.4 points per game. Tonight\u2019s matchup in Washington seems like a cinch but bettors should at least stop and think for a moment. Ray Allen is really looking long in the tooth, seeing his scoring slip to 15.5 points per game and, more alarmingly, shooting just 33 per cent from three-point range. The majority of Boston\u2019s winning streak has consisted of bullying the weak \u2013 Charlotte, Milwaukee, Philadelphia, New York and so on.<\/p>\n In theory, the Wiz could give the Celtics minor hoops betting<\/a> trouble on their home court, but let\u2019s face it \u2013 Washington is just one more weak team for Boston to pound. The Celtics are the NBA\u2019s best defensive team and shouldn\u2019t have trouble stopping the Wizards, who rank 22nd in offense. Pick: Celtics -7.5 <\/strong><\/p>\n Orlando Magic @ Utah Jazz Sportsbook favorite: Magic -2.5<\/p>\n
\nTonight, 8:05 p.m. ET<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nTonight, 10:35 p.m. ET<\/strong><\/p>\n