NBA Betting: Boston at Washington

Can anyone stop the rolling Celtics? (AP Images)

The Boston Celtics look to extend their winning streak to nine tonight when they visit the last-place Washington Wizards.

NBA betting odds have the Celtics listed as 7.5-point home faves.

The Celtics have been on a roll thanks to the play of their starting five and their strong showing on defense.

Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett, Kendrick Perkins and Rajon Rondo all average double figures in scoring, and Boston leads the NBA with 90.5 points allowed per game.

Washington also has plenty of scoring options, with Gilbert Arenas and Antawn Jamison both averaging more than 20.0 points and Caron Butler adding 16.6 per game. The Wizards, though, have trouble shutting teams down.

Washington has dropped five of eight at the Verizon Center since beating New Jersey 123-104 in its home opener Oct. 31.

The Celtics are in the midst of playing seven of eight on the road. They are 9-1 away from Boston, winning their last five.

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