Boston Celtics vs LA Lakers Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Sunday

NBA Betting Preview: Celtics vs Lakers

The Boston Celtics meet the LA Lakers in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

There’s a strong case that the Celtics will end up winning and that means betting them on the Moneyline. You can get an attractive -127 that the road team overcome the Lakers.

Boston Celtics have triumphed in their previous three road games. The latest saw them beat Golden State Warriors 121-110 at Chase Center. Jaylen Brown put on a huge performance, notching a triple-double featuring 23 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists.

LA Lakers won their last game 125-122, making it successive victories. This was a home win at Crypto.com Arena against LA Clippers. Luka Doncic racked up 38 points and 11 assists, while Austin Reaves scored 29 points and DeAndre Ayton 13.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Celtics are bidding for a third successive victory against the Lakers. They previously won 111-101 and 126-105 at TD Garden. In the past 10 games between the teams, the Celtics have won seven.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	36	19	0.655	115.4	108.4	7	18-9	18-10	7-5	24-13	8-2	2W
Lakers	34	21	0.618	116.2	116.1	0.1	16-10	18-11	6-6	23-14	6-4	2W

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8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. The Celtics are averaging 108.3 points, 48.8 rebounds, 25.1 assists, 6.5 steals and 5.1 blocks while shooting 45.5% from the field and 75.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 99.8 points and 42.0 rebounds per contest.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 20.6 points, Neemias Queta 8.2 rebounds and Derrick White 6.6 assists, while Payton Pritchard averages 3.2 (43.8%) 3-pointers made.

The Lakers have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 115.7 points, 38.9 rebounds, 27.5 assists, 8.8 steals and 3.5 blocks per game while shooting 52.1% from the field and 74.4% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 115.6 points and 40.4 rebounds.

LeBron James is averaging 17.8 points and 7.7 assists, while DeAndre Ayton has an average of 5.3 rebounds and Luka Doncic 2.6 (40.6%) 3-pointers made.

Boston Celtics vs LA Lakers Prediction & Picks

Our Boston Celtics vs LA Lakers tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast and bet builder picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

We’re heading to the Moneyline and backing Celtics at -127 to win. Our pick means we’re opposing the team who have home advantage in this NBA showdown.

The basketball predictions at Sportsgambler.com are always guided by the latest team news, injury updates and overall form. Once we've reviewed that, we dive into the most relevant NBA stats to confidently recommend every pick.

Key Celtics vs Lakers stats:

• Celtics have won 8 of their last 10 games.
• Celtics have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Celtics have won 3 consecutive games on the road.
• Lakers have lost their last 2 games against Celtics.

Celtics Moneyline Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 55.9% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtics 112 - 109 Lakers

There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score prediction being a 112-109 win for the Celtics. There are enormous odds available when it comes to this pick.

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Boston Celtics vs LA Lakers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The latest Moneyline odds are +108 that LA Lakers win, while Boston Celtics have been chalked up at -127. The hosts have a 48% chance of victory in the eyes of the leading NBA sportsbooks.

The spread is 2 and the total points line is currently 228.5. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. Those that want to back Under 228.5 can find odds of -110 available.

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Moneyline

Celtics

-127

Lakers

+108

Point Spread

Celtics -2

-106

Lakers +2

-114

Total Points

Under 228.5

-110

Over 228.5

-110

Luka Doncic is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get -122 that he goes Over 29.5 points and -106 when it comes to Under.

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 29.5

-122

Under 29.5

-106

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 27.5

-127

Under 27.5

-102

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 20.5

-116

Under 20.5

-111

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 19.5

-102

Under 19.5

-127

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 17.5

-122

Under 17.5

-106

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 17.5

-114

Under 17.5

-114

Nikola Vucevic (Celtics)

Over 12.5

-101

Under 12.5

-128

Deandre Ayton (Lakers)

Over 9.5

-127

Under 9.5

-102

Sam Hauser (Celtics)

Over 9.5

-109

Under 9.5

-119

Luke Kennard (Lakers)

Over 8.5

-122

Under 8.5

-106

Rui Hachimura (Lakers)

Over 8.5

-103

Under 8.5

-125

Marcus Smart (Lakers)

Over 7.5

-100

Under 7.5

-130

Baylor Scheierman (Celtics)

Over 6.5

-102

Under 6.5

-127

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 7.5

-123

Under 7.5

-105

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 6.5

+120

Under 6.5

-156

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 6.5

-102

Under 6.5

-127

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 5.5

-133

Under 5.5

+103

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 4.5

-116

Under 4.5

-111

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 3.5

-135

Under 3.5

+105

Marcus Smart (Lakers)

Over 2.5

+136

Under 2.5

-179

Nikola Vucevic (Celtics)

Over 7.5

+115

Under 7.5

-149

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 7.5

-110

Under 7.5

-118

Deandre Ayton (Lakers)

Over 7.5

+109

Under 7.5

-141

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 6.5

+109

Under 6.5

-141

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 4.5

+118

Under 4.5

-154

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 4.5

-161

Under 4.5

+123

Baylor Scheierman (Celtics)

Over 4.5

+102

Under 4.5

-132

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 3.5

+118

Under 3.5

-154

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 3.5

-122

Under 3.5

-106

Sam Hauser (Celtics)

Over 3.5

+104

Under 3.5

-135

Rui Hachimura (Lakers)

Over 3.5

+132

Under 3.5

-172

Marcus Smart (Lakers)

Over 2.5

+136

Under 2.5

-179

The Lakers have six wins and four losses in the last 10 home games, putting up 116.00 points on average and giving up 114.40.

The Celtics have stacked up three straight wins away from home. They have a 7-3 record in their last 10 games on the road, averaging 118.20 points on offense and surrendering 108.00 on defense.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O228.5	U228.5
LA Lakers Home Stats		6-4	230.40	116.00	114.40	6	4
Boston Celtics Away Stats		7-3	226.20	118.20	108.00	5	5

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O228.5 = Games Over 228.5 Points
• U228.5 = Games Under 228.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Boston Celtics Stats

LA Lakers Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -2 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• -2 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +2 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +2 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 208.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 226.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 228.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 228.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 108.30 pts and allowed 99.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 118.20 pts and allowed 108.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 231.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 230.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 228.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 228.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 115.70 pts and allowed 115.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 116.00 pts and allowed 114.40 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.80 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.90 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 11.00 (75.34%)
• Rebounds: Total 48.8, Offensive 13.90, Defensive 34.90
• Assists: 25.10
• Blocks: 5.10
• Steals: 6.50
• Turnovers : 12.20
• Personal Fouls: 16.30

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.40 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 16.70 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 13.30 (82.1%)
• Rebounds: Total 48, Offensive 12.90, Defensive 35.10
• Assists: 26.60
• Blocks: 5.00
• Steals: 7.20
• Turnovers : 11.00
• Personal Fouls: 17.00

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.90 (62%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.00 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.90 (74.41%)
• Rebounds: Total 38.9, Offensive 8.00, Defensive 30.90
• Assists: 27.50
• Blocks: 3.50
• Steals: 8.80
• Turnovers : 15.50
• Personal Fouls: 16.70

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.50 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.00 (41%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.00 (78.26%)
• Rebounds: Total 40.5, Offensive 9.00, Defensive 31.50
• Assists: 27.70
• Blocks: 3.80
• Steals: 7.00
• Turnovers : 15.10
• Personal Fouls: 18.50

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	36	19	0.655	115.4	108.4	7	18-9	18-10	7-5	24-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	36	21	0.632	117.7	112	5.7	22-8	14-13	10-3	24-14	7-3	1W
Raptors	33	23	0.589	113.7	112.1	1.6	16-13	17-10	4-9	25-15	6-4	1W
76ers	30	26	0.536	115.9	116.1	-0.2	15-15	15-11	8-6	19-19	5-5	4L
Nets	15	40	0.273	106.8	114.7	-7.9	8-19	7-21	3-9	11-23	3-7	3L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	42	13	0.764	117.6	109.3	8.3	22-6	20-7	9-3	28-7	8-2	5W
Cavaliers	36	21	0.632	119.8	115.3	4.5	19-11	17-10	7-3	22-13	9-1	7W
Bucks	24	30	0.444	112.3	115.2	-2.9	12-12	12-18	7-4	17-18	6-4	3W
Bulls	24	33	0.421	116.4	120.5	-4.1	15-14	9-19	3-10	16-24	1-9	8L
Pacers	15	42	0.263	111.2	118.7	-7.5	10-18	5-24	3-9	11-28	4-6	2L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Heat	31	27	0.534	120	116.9	3.1	17-11	14-16	5-5	16-16	6-4	3W
Magic	29	26	0.527	115.3	114.8	0.5	18-10	11-16	6-5	19-18	6-4	1L
Hawks	27	31	0.466	116.9	118.6	-1.7	10-16	17-15	5-6	14-21	4-6	1L
Hornets	26	31	0.456	115.4	113.7	1.7	12-16	14-15	8-4	16-21	7-3	2L
Wizards	16	39	0.291	112.5	122.7	-10.2	11-18	5-21	2-6	11-23	5-5	2W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	43	14	0.754	119.4	107.6	11.8	23-7	20-7	8-3	32-9	6-4	1W
Nuggets	36	21	0.632	120.9	116.1	4.8	15-11	21-10	5-2	21-10	5-5	1W
Timberwolves	35	22	0.614	119.7	114.7	5	20-10	15-12	6-5	20-17	7-3	3W
Trail Blazers	27	30	0.474	116.1	119	-2.9	16-14	11-16	5-6	21-17	4-6	1L
Jazz	18	39	0.316	118.2	125.9	-7.7	11-18	7-21	1-9	10-26	3-7	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	34	21	0.618	116.2	116.1	0.1	16-10	18-11	6-6	23-14	6-4	2W
Suns	33	24	0.579	113.3	112	1.3	19-10	14-14	8-6	22-17	5-5	1W
Warriors	29	27	0.518	115.4	113.8	1.6	18-11	11-16	6-4	19-16	4-6	2L
Clippers	27	29	0.482	112.1	112.6	-0.5	14-11	13-18	7-5	17-17	5-5	1L
Kings	12	46	0.207	110.1	121.1	-11	9-20	3-26	2-8	8-30	0-10	16L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	40	16	0.714	118.6	112	6.6	21-6	19-10	10-3	26-13	9-1	8W
Rockets	34	21	0.618	114.3	109.4	4.9	18-7	16-14	6-5	19-16	6-4	1L
Grizzlies	21	34	0.382	115.5	117.7	-2.2	12-15	9-19	5-6	17-21	3-7	1L
Mavericks	19	36	0.345	113.9	117.5	-3.6	14-16	5-20	3-9	11-26	0-10	10L
Pelicans	16	42	0.276	114.8	120.6	-5.8	10-21	6-21	6-7	9-26	4-6	1W

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	42	13	0.764	117.6	109.3	8.3	22-6	20-7	9-3	28-7	8-2	5W
Celtics	36	19	0.655	115.4	108.4	7	18-9	18-10	7-5	24-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	36	21	0.632	117.7	112	5.7	22-8	14-13	10-3	24-14	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	36	21	0.632	119.8	115.3	4.5	19-11	17-10	7-3	22-13	9-1	7W
Raptors	33	23	0.589	113.7	112.1	1.6	16-13	17-10	4-9	25-15	6-4	1W
76ers	30	26	0.536	115.9	116.1	-0.2	15-15	15-11	8-6	19-19	5-5	4L
Heat	31	27	0.534	120	116.9	3.1	17-11	14-16	5-5	16-16	6-4	3W
Magic	29	26	0.527	115.3	114.8	0.5	18-10	11-16	6-5	19-18	6-4	1L
Hawks	27	31	0.466	116.9	118.6	-1.7	10-16	17-15	5-6	14-21	4-6	1L
Hornets	26	31	0.456	115.4	113.7	1.7	12-16	14-15	8-4	16-21	7-3	2L
Bucks	24	30	0.444	112.3	115.2	-2.9	12-12	12-18	7-4	17-18	6-4	3W
Bulls	24	33	0.421	116.4	120.5	-4.1	15-14	9-19	3-10	16-24	1-9	8L
Wizards	16	39	0.291	112.5	122.7	-10.2	11-18	5-21	2-6	11-23	5-5	2W
Nets	15	40	0.273	106.8	114.7	-7.9	8-19	7-21	3-9	11-23	3-7	3L
Pacers	15	42	0.263	111.2	118.7	-7.5	10-18	5-24	3-9	11-28	4-6	2L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	43	14	0.754	119.4	107.6	11.8	23-7	20-7	8-3	32-9	6-4	1W
Spurs	40	16	0.714	118.6	112	6.6	21-6	19-10	10-3	26-13	9-1	8W
Nuggets	36	21	0.632	120.9	116.1	4.8	15-11	21-10	5-2	21-10	5-5	1W
Lakers	34	21	0.618	116.2	116.1	0.1	16-10	18-11	6-6	23-14	6-4	2W
Rockets	34	21	0.618	114.3	109.4	4.9	18-7	16-14	6-5	19-16	6-4	1L
Timberwolves	35	22	0.614	119.7	114.7	5	20-10	15-12	6-5	20-17	7-3	3W
Suns	33	24	0.579	113.3	112	1.3	19-10	14-14	8-6	22-17	5-5	1W
Warriors	29	27	0.518	115.4	113.8	1.6	18-11	11-16	6-4	19-16	4-6	2L
Clippers	27	29	0.482	112.1	112.6	-0.5	14-11	13-18	7-5	17-17	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	27	30	0.474	116.1	119	-2.9	16-14	11-16	5-6	21-17	4-6	1L
Grizzlies	21	34	0.382	115.5	117.7	-2.2	12-15	9-19	5-6	17-21	3-7	1L
Mavericks	19	36	0.345	113.9	117.5	-3.6	14-16	5-20	3-9	11-26	0-10	10L
Jazz	18	39	0.316	118.2	125.9	-7.7	11-18	7-21	1-9	10-26	3-7	2L
Pelicans	16	42	0.276	114.8	120.6	-5.8	10-21	6-21	6-7	9-26	4-6	1W
Kings	12	46	0.207	110.1	121.1	-11	9-20	3-26	2-8	8-30	0-10	16L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	42	13	0.764	117.6	109.3	8.3	22-6	20-7	9-3	28-7	8-2	5W
Thunder	43	14	0.754	119.4	107.6	11.8	23-7	20-7	8-3	32-9	6-4	1W
Spurs	40	16	0.714	118.6	112	6.6	21-6	19-10	10-3	26-13	9-1	8W
Celtics	36	19	0.655	115.4	108.4	7	18-9	18-10	7-5	24-13	8-2	2W
Cavaliers	36	21	0.632	119.8	115.3	4.5	19-11	17-10	7-3	22-13	9-1	7W
Nuggets	36	21	0.632	120.9	116.1	4.8	15-11	21-10	5-2	21-10	5-5	1W
Knicks	36	21	0.632	117.7	112	5.7	22-8	14-13	10-3	24-14	7-3	1W
Rockets	34	21	0.618	114.3	109.4	4.9	18-7	16-14	6-5	19-16	6-4	1L
Lakers	34	21	0.618	116.2	116.1	0.1	16-10	18-11	6-6	23-14	6-4	2W
Timberwolves	35	22	0.614	119.7	114.7	5	20-10	15-12	6-5	20-17	7-3	3W
Raptors	33	23	0.589	113.7	112.1	1.6	16-13	17-10	4-9	25-15	6-4	1W
Suns	33	24	0.579	113.3	112	1.3	19-10	14-14	8-6	22-17	5-5	1W
76ers	30	26	0.536	115.9	116.1	-0.2	15-15	15-11	8-6	19-19	5-5	4L
Heat	31	27	0.534	120	116.9	3.1	17-11	14-16	5-5	16-16	6-4	3W
Magic	29	26	0.527	115.3	114.8	0.5	18-10	11-16	6-5	19-18	6-4	1L
Warriors	29	27	0.518	115.4	113.8	1.6	18-11	11-16	6-4	19-16	4-6	2L
Clippers	27	29	0.482	112.1	112.6	-0.5	14-11	13-18	7-5	17-17	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	27	30	0.474	116.1	119	-2.9	16-14	11-16	5-6	21-17	4-6	1L
Hawks	27	31	0.466	116.9	118.6	-1.7	10-16	17-15	5-6	14-21	4-6	1L
Hornets	26	31	0.456	115.4	113.7	1.7	12-16	14-15	8-4	16-21	7-3	2L
Bucks	24	30	0.444	112.3	115.2	-2.9	12-12	12-18	7-4	17-18	6-4	3W
Bulls	24	33	0.421	116.4	120.5	-4.1	15-14	9-19	3-10	16-24	1-9	8L
Grizzlies	21	34	0.382	115.5	117.7	-2.2	12-15	9-19	5-6	17-21	3-7	1L
Mavericks	19	36	0.345	113.9	117.5	-3.6	14-16	5-20	3-9	11-26	0-10	10L
Jazz	18	39	0.316	118.2	125.9	-7.7	11-18	7-21	1-9	10-26	3-7	2L
Wizards	16	39	0.291	112.5	122.7	-10.2	11-18	5-21	2-6	11-23	5-5	2W
Pelicans	16	42	0.276	114.8	120.6	-5.8	10-21	6-21	6-7	9-26	4-6	1W
Nets	15	40	0.273	106.8	114.7	-7.9	8-19	7-21	3-9	11-23	3-7	3L
Pacers	15	42	0.263	111.2	118.7	-7.5	10-18	5-24	3-9	11-28	4-6	2L
Kings	12	46	0.207	110.1	121.1	-11	9-20	3-26	2-8	8-30	0-10	16L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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