Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Lakers Matchup

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

  • The Celtics travel take on the Lakers at 31-13.
  • Boston has an effective field goal percentage of 55% (7th).
  • The Celtics are coming off a 117-113 win vs. the Lakers.
  • The Lakers have a 23-18 so far this season.
  • Los Angeles has an effective field goal percentage of 54% (15th).
  • The Lakers are coming off a 111-88 win vs. the Celtics.

Celtics vs Lakers Prediction

At 10:00 ET, the Boston Celtics (-192) will travel to Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Lakers (+160) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 221.

Currently, the Celtics are favored by 5 points and have won two straight games. They are 31-13 overall and sit 2nd in the Eastern Conference and 1st in the Atlantic Division. As for the Lakers, they are 23-18 and are 5th in the Western Conference and 1st in the Pacific Division.

Celtics vs. Lakers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Lakers
  • Where: Los Angeles at Crypto.com Arena
  • Date: Thursday, January 23rd
  • Betting Odds BOS -5, BOS -192 | LAL +160 O/U 221

Celtics Preview: Can Boston Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?

Boston improved to 31-13 on the season with a 117-113 win over the Clippers on Wednesday. Despite being favored by 11.5 points, the Celtics didn’t cover the spread. The total score of 230 points went over the O/U line of 217.

Boston’s 13-0 run was key, as they extended their lead from 89-85 to 102-85. They outscored the Clippers 22-19 in the 4th quarter to close out the game.

Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 25 points and 6 assists in their win over the Clippers, shooting 53.3% from the field. Jayson Tatum added 24 points, despite shooting just 40.9%, and Derrick White contributed 20 points, including 10 in the 4th quarter.

Boston hit 19 threes at a 38% clip, with Tatum and White each connecting on 4. Overall, the Celtics shot 45.6% from the field. Sam Hauser chipped in 15 points, 9 of which came in the opening quarter.

Despite a rough start, giving up 34 points in the 1st quarter, the Celtics tightened up their defense, allowing just 25 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters and only 19 in the 4th. They held the Clippers to 113 points while shooting 52% from the field.

Boston did a great job defending the three, allowing just 9 made threes on 32% shooting. They also kept the Clippers off the free-throw line, where they went 10/13. The Celtics finished with 11 steals and 4 blocks.

Lakers Preview: Can the Lakers Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?

Boston improved to 31-13 with a 117-113 win over the Clippers on Wednesday. Despite being favored by 11.5 points, the Celtics didn’t cover the spread, winning by just four. The total points for the game reached 230, surpassing the O/U line of 217.

Boston went on a decisive 13-0 run, stretching the score from 89-85 to 102-85. They took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring the Clippers 27-25, but fell behind 84-81 after the 3rd. The Celtics rallied in the 4th, outscoring L.A. 22-19 to secure the win.

In the Lakers' win over the Wizards, Anthony Davis led the way with 29 points and 16 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the field. LeBron James added a triple-double with 21 points, 13 assists, and 10 rebounds, while Dorian Finney-Smith contributed 16 points, hitting 4 threes at a 66.7% rate.

The Lakers shot 47.8% overall, with a 32.4% mark from beyond the arc, making 11 threes. Davis scored 10 points in the 2nd quarter, while LeBron also added 10 in that period. Austin Reaves scored 7 of his 16 points in the 4th quarter.

The Lakers put on a defensive clinic against the Wizards on Tuesday, holding them to just 88 points. They gave up 23 points in the 1st quarter and 26 in the 2nd, but their best work came in the 4th, where they allowed only 11 points. Overall, the Lakers held the Wizards to 35% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Lakers limited the Wizards to 11 made threes on 25% shooting. They also sent Washington to the line just 13 times, where they made 9 free throws. Los Angeles grabbed 43 defensive rebounds, allowing 9 offensive boards, and added 6 steals and 10 blocks.

Celtics vs Lakers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last ten road contests, the Celtics offense has averaged 111 points per game while allowing an average of 102. Boston posted an overall record of 7-3 while going 4-5-1 ATS.
  • Across their three previous home games, Los Angeles has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 104 points per game.
  • As the betting underdog, the Lakers have an ATS mark of just 7-3 in their last ten games. Los Angeles posted a straight up mark of 5-5 in these matchups.
  • In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Celtics have a straight up record of 2-1, while going 1-2 against the spread.

Celtics vs Lakers Prediction

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