Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Clippers Matchup

In this NBA regular season preview between Celtics and Clippers, see who like to win the game and cover the spread.

  • The Celtics make their way to Inglewood at 30-13.
  • The Celtics are averaging 117.7 points per game so far.
  • The Celtics are coming off a 125-85 win vs. the Clippers.
  • The Clippers will be hosting the Celtics and hold a 24-18 record.
  • Defensively, Los Angeles are giving up 106.6 points per game.
  • The Clippers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Celtics.

Celtics vs Clippers Prediction

At 10:30 ET, the Celtics (-447) will travel to Inglewood to take on the Clippers (+345) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 216.5.

Currently, the Celtics are 2nd in the Eastern Conference (30-13) and 1st in the Atlantic Division. The Clippers are 5th in the Western Conference (24-18) and 1st in the Pacific Division. NBCS will broadcast the game.

Celtics vs. Clippers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Clippers
  • Where: Inglewood at Intuit Dome
  • Date: Wednesday, January 22nd
  • Betting Odds BOS -10, BOS -447 | LAC +345 O/U 216.5

Celtics Preview: Can the Celtics Lock in a Win at Inglewood?

The Celtics improved to 30-13 on the season with a dominant 125-85 win over the Warriors on Monday. Boston, favored by 9 points, covered the spread with ease. The combined score of 210 points fell short of the 225-point O/U line.

Boston took control with a 10-0 run early on, turning a 24-18 deficit into a 28-24 lead. They outscored Golden State 43-24 in the 3rd quarter and entered the 4th leading 97-63, closing out the game with a 28-22 edge in the final period.

The Celtics shot 53.3% from the field and hit 20 threes at a 41.7% clip in their 125-85 win over the Warriors. Jayson Tatum led the way with 22 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists, though he struggled from deep, making just 3 threes at 30%.

Kristaps Porzingis added 18 points, and Jaylen Brown contributed 17, shooting 57.1% from the field. Tatum scored 12 points in the 3rd quarter, while Brown added 9 in the frame.

The Celtics put on a defensive clinic against the Warriors, holding them to just 85 points. Boston was consistent throughout, allowing 18 points in the 1st quarter and never more than 24 in any period. The Warriors shot just 34% from the field.

Boston also limited Golden State's three-point shooting, with the Warriors hitting only 14 threes at a 26% clip. The Celtics sent the Warriors to the line 11 times, where they made 7 free throws. Boston finished with 8 steals and 9 blocks.

Clippers Preview: Can the Clippers Pull the Upset at Home?

Boston improved to 30-13 on the season with a commanding 125-85 road win over the Warriors on Monday. The Celtics, who were favored by 9 points, covered the spread with ease. The game’s total of 210 points fell short of the 225-point over/under line.

A 10-0 run early in the game helped Boston take control, and they never looked back. They outscored the Warriors 43-24 in the 3rd quarter and entered the 4th with a 97-63 lead, finishing the game by outscoring Golden State 28-22 in the final period.

In their 99-point effort against the Bulls, the Clippers shot just 39.4% from the field and hit only 9 threes at a 21.4% clip. Norman Powell led the way with 27 points, knocking down 3 threes at 30% efficiency, while James Harden added 17 points and 10 assists, despite shooting 29.4% and hitting 3 threes at 23.1%.

Powell scored 14 points in the 4th quarter, adding 10 more in the 2nd. Harden contributed 11 of his 17 points in the opening period, while Derrick Jones and Terance Mann each finished with 12 points, with Jones adding 6 in the final quarter.

The Clippers put together a strong defensive effort in the 1st and 2nd quarters, holding the Bulls to just 48 points in the first half. However, they struggled in the 3rd quarter, giving up 36 points, which contributed to their 112-99 loss on Monday.

Overall, the Clippers held the Bulls to 40% shooting from the field and 32% from beyond the arc, where Chicago hit 15 threes. The Bulls also went 21/26 from the free-throw line. The Clippers finished with 30 defensive rebounds but allowed 17 offensive boards, while also recording 4 steals and 7 blocks.

Celtics vs Clippers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past five road matchups, Boston has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 108 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
  • When looking at their past five home matchups, Los Angeles has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 102 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
  • In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Clippers have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 2-3.
  • In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Celtics have a straight up record of 3-2, while going 2-3 against the spread.

Celtics vs Clippers Prediction

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