Oddsmakers were influenced in making this line so high because of the team's last meeting, which the Celtics won, 119-117, just nine days ago. The dynamics are different this time around with different players in the lineup and injured players returning.

That last game left a lot of lingering resentment so both teams should produce focused defensive efforts. Washington has gone under in nine of its last 11 at Verizon Center.

Boston ranks No. 3 in defensive 3-point percentage. The Wizards rely on their perimeter shooting. The under has cashed seven of the last 10 times the Celtics have played on zero rest.

There's a chance the Wizards get back Drew Gooden. That would be good for the under as he's a plodding big man, who likes to hog the ball.