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NBA Betting Preview: Lakers vs Celtics

The LA Lakers tip off against the Boston Celtics 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.

Over 223.5 points seems like a realistic outcome when the Lakers go up against the Celtics. We’re taking odds of -110 on the basis that the total line is too low.

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LA Lakers have triumphed in their previous four road games. The latest saw them beat Toronto Raptors 123-120 at Scotiabank Arena. Austin Reaves tallied 44 points, while DeAndre Ayton put up 17 and Jake LaRavia 14.

Boston Celtics won last time out by a 146-101 scoreline. On the road against Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena, they made it three wins on the spin. Derrick White scored 30 points, with Jordan Walsh putting up 22 and Payton Pritchard contributing 20.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Celtics beat the Lakers when the teams last met. It was a 111-101 scoreline at TD Garden. The past 10 games between the teams have seen the Celtics win six times.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	16	5	0.762	119.2	116	3.2	7-3	9-2	2-2	12-4	8-2	1W
Celtics	13	9	0.591	116.7	110.7	6	7-4	6-5	3-4	10-6	8-2	3W

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The Lakers have 8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 120.5 points, 41.5 rebounds, 25.0 assists, 7.6 steals and 3.9 blocks while shooting 51.2% from the field and 81.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 115.5 points and 38.3 rebounds per matchup.

Luka Doncic is averaging 30.4 points, 7.9 assists and 3.2 (36.0%) 3-pointers made, while DeAndre Ayton averages 8.5 rebounds.

The Celtics have won 8 and lost 2 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 122.6 points, 45.4 rebounds, 25.8 assists, 7.7 steals and 5.7 blocks per game while shooting 50.2% from the field and 78.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 112.0 points and 41.5 rebounds.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 27.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 5.2 assists, while Payton Pritchard has an average of 3.7 (41.1%) 3-pointers made.

LA Lakers vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Picks

Our expert LA Lakers vs Boston Celtics betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick, standout player prop selections and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

There are odds of -110 about Over 223.5 points and this looks generous for this NBA showdown. The bar might have been set too low in terms of the total line.

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 Lakers vs Celtics stats:

• The 223.5 line has been covered in the last 5 Lakers games.
• The 223.5 line has been covered in 16 of the last 20 Lakers games.
• The 223.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Lakers games.
• The 223.5 line has been covered in the last 6 Celtics games.
• The 223.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Celtics games.
• The 223.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Celtics games.

Over 223.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Derrick White Over 16.5 Points -127

Derrick White (Celtics) has totaled an average of 23.75 points in the past 4 games. He should therefore be capable of going over the line, with -127 available when it comes to having a wager on Player Points.

Latest Derrick White Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 17.5

-104

Under 17.5

-122

Assists

Over 5.5

+118

Under 5.5

-154

Rebounds

Over 4.5

+122

Under 4.5

-161

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Payton Pritchard Under 4.5 Assists +117

Payton Pritchard (Celtics) has totaled Under 4.5 assists in 4 of the past 5 games. It therefore stands to reason that he might fall short when it comes to Player Assists and this pick is priced at +117.

Latest Payton Pritchard Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 16.5

-109

Under 16.5

-118

Assists

Over 4.5

-154

Under 4.5

+117

Rebounds

Over 4.5

+113

Under 4.5

-149

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Correct Score Prediction

Lakers 113 - 117 Celtics

We’ll throw a dart when it comes to the Celtics landing a 117-113 win. This correct score prediction is available at tasty odds and could be an entertaining wager to place.

LA Lakers vs Boston Celtics Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The sportsbooks have Boston Celtics at -238 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 70% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +198 about LA Lakers.

The spread currently stands at 7 and the total points line is 223.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 223.5 at -110.

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Moneyline

Lakers

+198

Celtics

-238

Point Spread

Lakers +7

-114

Celtics -7

-106

Total Points

Under 223.5

-110

Over 223.5

-110

Austin Reaves is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can get -115 that he scores Over 31.5 points or -111 that he goes Under.

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 31.5

-115

Under 31.5

-111

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 28.5

-120

Under 28.5

-106

Deandre Ayton (Lakers)

Over 17.5

-111

Under 17.5

-115

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 17.5

-104

Under 17.5

-122

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 16.5

-109

Under 16.5

-118

Rui Hachimura (Lakers)

Over 15.5

-110

Under 15.5

-116

Anfernee Simons (Celtics)

Over 12.5

-108

Under 12.5

-119

Neemias Queta (Celtics)

Over 10.5

+102

Under 10.5

-130

Marcus Smart (Lakers)

Over 8.5

-123

Under 8.5

-104

Jordan Walsh (Celtics)

Over 6.5

-120

Under 6.5

-106

Gabe Vincent (Lakers)

Over 6.5

+104

Under 6.5

-132

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 8.5

-143

Under 8.5

+108

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 5.5

+104

Under 5.5

-137

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 5.5

+118

Under 5.5

-154

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 4.5

-154

Under 4.5

+117

Deandre Ayton (Lakers)

Over 10.5

-108

Under 10.5

-123

Neemias Queta (Celtics)

Over 9.5

+103

Under 9.5

-135

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 6.5

-106

Under 6.5

-125

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 5.5

-123

Under 5.5

-108

Jordan Walsh (Celtics)

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-145

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 4.5

+122

Under 4.5

-161

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 4.5

+113

Under 4.5

-149

Rui Hachimura (Lakers)

Over 4.5

+112

Under 4.5

-147

The Celtics have rattled off three straight wins at TD Garden. They have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 home games, putting up 120.00 points on average and giving up 113.10.

The Lakers have rattled off four consecutive victories away from home. They have eight wins and two losses in the last 10 games on the road, averaging 113.90 points scored and 112.10 points allowed.

In their last matchup at TD Garden, the Celtics came out on top 111-101 against the Lakers. In 7 meetings at TD Garden, the Celtics have four wins to their name, with the Lakers having three.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O223.5	U223.5
Boston Celtics Home Stats		7-3	233.10	120.00	113.10	8	2
LA Lakers Away Stats		8-2	226.00	113.90	112.10	6	4

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O223.5 = Games Over 223.5 Points
• U223.5 = Games Under 223.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

LA Lakers Stats

Boston Celtics Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

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

Point Spread

• -7 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -7 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 236.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 226.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 223.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 223.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 120.50 pts and allowed 115.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 113.90 pts and allowed 112.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 234.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 233.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 223.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 223.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 122.60 pts and allowed 112.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 120.00 pts and allowed 113.10 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.60 (61%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.70 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 23.20 (81.12%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.5, Offensive 9.40, Defensive 32.10
• Assists: 25.00
• Blocks: 3.90
• Steals: 7.60
• Turnovers : 14.80
• Personal Fouls: 18.10

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.50 (60%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.60 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.10 (80.08%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.4, Offensive 9.80, Defensive 31.60
• Assists: 25.40
• Blocks: 4.00
• Steals: 9.40
• Turnovers : 15.50
• Personal Fouls: 18.40

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.90 (59%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 16.50 (40%)
• Free Throws Made: 15.30 (78.87%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.4, Offensive 13.60, Defensive 31.80
• Assists: 25.80
• Blocks: 5.70
• Steals: 7.70
• Turnovers : 11.00
• Personal Fouls: 21.60

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.10 (58%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.80 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 14.40 (81.36%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.5, Offensive 13.60, Defensive 29.90
• Assists: 26.00
• Blocks: 4.50
• Steals: 8.20
• Turnovers : 9.00
• Personal Fouls: 22.40

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
Knicks	14	7	0.667	120.2	113	7.2	11-1	3-6	4-1	11-7	7-3	1W
Raptors	15	8	0.652	117.8	113.6	4.2	8-3	7-5	3-2	13-4	7-3	1L
Celtics	13	9	0.591	116.7	110.7	6	7-4	6-5	3-4	10-6	8-2	3W
76ers	12	9	0.571	117.4	117	0.4	7-6	5-3	5-2	10-9	5-5	2W
Nets	5	17	0.227	109	118	-9	1-10	4-7	1-7	5-13	4-6	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	17	5	0.773	118.3	113.2	5.1	9-2	8-3	4-3	13-5	7-3	1L
Cavaliers	13	10	0.565	119.1	116	3.1	8-5	5-5	6-0	11-8	5-5	1L
Bucks	10	13	0.435	115.8	117.8	-2	7-6	3-7	3-3	8-9	2-8	1W
Bulls	9	12	0.429	119.1	122.7	-3.6	6-3	3-9	1-4	6-9	3-7	5L
Pacers	4	18	0.182	110.6	120.1	-9.5	4-8	0-10	1-5	3-9	3-7	2L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Heat	14	8	0.636	123.6	118.4	5.2	10-2	4-6	2-1	8-4	7-3	1L
Magic	13	9	0.591	119.2	114.3	4.9	8-4	5-5	3-2	10-7	7-3	1L
Hawks	13	10	0.565	116.8	115.7	1.1	4-5	9-5	3-1	7-7	5-5	2L
Hornets	6	16	0.273	114.7	119.9	-5.2	5-6	1-10	1-4	5-11	2-8	2L
Wizards	3	18	0.143	112.2	128.1	-15.9	2-7	1-11	1-2	2-14	2-8	2L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	21	1	0.955	122.3	107	15.3	10-0	11-1	4-1	17-1	10-0	13W
Nuggets	15	6	0.714	125.1	116	9.1	6-4	9-2	2-1	12-5	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	13	8	0.619	120.6	115.4	5.2	7-3	6-5	3-3	8-7	6-4	3W
Trail Blazers	9	13	0.409	118.4	120.6	-2.2	3-6	6-7	3-3	7-9	3-7	1W
Jazz	8	13	0.381	118.7	124.6	-5.9	6-6	2-7	0-4	4-10	4-6	2W

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	16	5	0.762	119.2	116	3.2	7-3	9-2	2-2	12-4	8-2	1W
Suns	13	9	0.591	117	113.7	3.3	8-4	5-5	5-2	12-8	6-4	1W
Warriors	11	12	0.478	113.7	113.4	0.3	7-3	4-9	3-1	10-7	4-6	2L
Clippers	6	16	0.273	112.5	117.5	-5	3-7	3-9	1-4	4-9	2-8	1W
Kings	5	17	0.227	111	122.8	-11.8	3-7	2-10	1-3	4-15	2-8	4L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	14	5	0.737	121.7	110.3	11.4	6-2	8-3	2-1	7-4	8-2	1W
Spurs	15	6	0.714	119	113.8	5.2	9-2	6-4	6-0	9-6	7-3	2W
Grizzlies	9	13	0.409	113.6	117	-3.4	4-6	5-7	4-3	8-7	5-5	1L
Mavericks	8	15	0.348	111.4	115.7	-4.3	5-9	3-6	1-5	4-10	5-5	3W
Pelicans	3	19	0.136	112.6	123.3	-10.7	2-10	1-9	1-5	1-17	1-9	4L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	17	5	0.773	118.3	113.2	5.1	9-2	8-3	4-3	13-5	7-3	1L
Knicks	14	7	0.667	120.2	113	7.2	11-1	3-6	4-1	11-7	7-3	1W
Raptors	15	8	0.652	117.8	113.6	4.2	8-3	7-5	3-2	13-4	7-3	1L
Heat	14	8	0.636	123.6	118.4	5.2	10-2	4-6	2-1	8-4	7-3	1L
Celtics	13	9	0.591	116.7	110.7	6	7-4	6-5	3-4	10-6	8-2	3W
Magic	13	9	0.591	119.2	114.3	4.9	8-4	5-5	3-2	10-7	7-3	1L
76ers	12	9	0.571	117.4	117	0.4	7-6	5-3	5-2	10-9	5-5	2W
Cavaliers	13	10	0.565	119.1	116	3.1	8-5	5-5	6-0	11-8	5-5	1L
Hawks	13	10	0.565	116.8	115.7	1.1	4-5	9-5	3-1	7-7	5-5	2L
Bucks	10	13	0.435	115.8	117.8	-2	7-6	3-7	3-3	8-9	2-8	1W
Bulls	9	12	0.429	119.1	122.7	-3.6	6-3	3-9	1-4	6-9	3-7	5L
Hornets	6	16	0.273	114.7	119.9	-5.2	5-6	1-10	1-4	5-11	2-8	2L
Nets	5	17	0.227	109	118	-9	1-10	4-7	1-7	5-13	4-6	1L
Pacers	4	18	0.182	110.6	120.1	-9.5	4-8	0-10	1-5	3-9	3-7	2L
Wizards	3	18	0.143	112.2	128.1	-15.9	2-7	1-11	1-2	2-14	2-8	2L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	21	1	0.955	122.3	107	15.3	10-0	11-1	4-1	17-1	10-0	13W
Lakers	16	5	0.762	119.2	116	3.2	7-3	9-2	2-2	12-4	8-2	1W
Rockets	14	5	0.737	121.7	110.3	11.4	6-2	8-3	2-1	7-4	8-2	1W
Spurs	15	6	0.714	119	113.8	5.2	9-2	6-4	6-0	9-6	7-3	2W
Nuggets	15	6	0.714	125.1	116	9.1	6-4	9-2	2-1	12-5	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	13	8	0.619	120.6	115.4	5.2	7-3	6-5	3-3	8-7	6-4	3W
Suns	13	9	0.591	117	113.7	3.3	8-4	5-5	5-2	12-8	6-4	1W
Warriors	11	12	0.478	113.7	113.4	0.3	7-3	4-9	3-1	10-7	4-6	2L
Grizzlies	9	13	0.409	113.6	117	-3.4	4-6	5-7	4-3	8-7	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	9	13	0.409	118.4	120.6	-2.2	3-6	6-7	3-3	7-9	3-7	1W
Jazz	8	13	0.381	118.7	124.6	-5.9	6-6	2-7	0-4	4-10	4-6	2W
Mavericks	8	15	0.348	111.4	115.7	-4.3	5-9	3-6	1-5	4-10	5-5	3W
Clippers	6	16	0.273	112.5	117.5	-5	3-7	3-9	1-4	4-9	2-8	1W
Kings	5	17	0.227	111	122.8	-11.8	3-7	2-10	1-3	4-15	2-8	4L
Pelicans	3	19	0.136	112.6	123.3	-10.7	2-10	1-9	1-5	1-17	1-9	4L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	21	1	0.955	122.3	107	15.3	10-0	11-1	4-1	17-1	10-0	13W
Pistons	17	5	0.773	118.3	113.2	5.1	9-2	8-3	4-3	13-5	7-3	1L
Lakers	16	5	0.762	119.2	116	3.2	7-3	9-2	2-2	12-4	8-2	1W
Rockets	14	5	0.737	121.7	110.3	11.4	6-2	8-3	2-1	7-4	8-2	1W
Nuggets	15	6	0.714	125.1	116	9.1	6-4	9-2	2-1	12-5	6-4	1W
Spurs	15	6	0.714	119	113.8	5.2	9-2	6-4	6-0	9-6	7-3	2W
Knicks	14	7	0.667	120.2	113	7.2	11-1	3-6	4-1	11-7	7-3	1W
Raptors	15	8	0.652	117.8	113.6	4.2	8-3	7-5	3-2	13-4	7-3	1L
Heat	14	8	0.636	123.6	118.4	5.2	10-2	4-6	2-1	8-4	7-3	1L
Timberwolves	13	8	0.619	120.6	115.4	5.2	7-3	6-5	3-3	8-7	6-4	3W
Celtics	13	9	0.591	116.7	110.7	6	7-4	6-5	3-4	10-6	8-2	3W
Magic	13	9	0.591	119.2	114.3	4.9	8-4	5-5	3-2	10-7	7-3	1L
Suns	13	9	0.591	117	113.7	3.3	8-4	5-5	5-2	12-8	6-4	1W
76ers	12	9	0.571	117.4	117	0.4	7-6	5-3	5-2	10-9	5-5	2W
Hawks	13	10	0.565	116.8	115.7	1.1	4-5	9-5	3-1	7-7	5-5	2L
Cavaliers	13	10	0.565	119.1	116	3.1	8-5	5-5	6-0	11-8	5-5	1L
Warriors	11	12	0.478	113.7	113.4	0.3	7-3	4-9	3-1	10-7	4-6	2L
Bucks	10	13	0.435	115.8	117.8	-2	7-6	3-7	3-3	8-9	2-8	1W
Bulls	9	12	0.429	119.1	122.7	-3.6	6-3	3-9	1-4	6-9	3-7	5L
Grizzlies	9	13	0.409	113.6	117	-3.4	4-6	5-7	4-3	8-7	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	9	13	0.409	118.4	120.6	-2.2	3-6	6-7	3-3	7-9	3-7	1W
Jazz	8	13	0.381	118.7	124.6	-5.9	6-6	2-7	0-4	4-10	4-6	2W
Mavericks	8	15	0.348	111.4	115.7	-4.3	5-9	3-6	1-5	4-10	5-5	3W
Hornets	6	16	0.273	114.7	119.9	-5.2	5-6	1-10	1-4	5-11	2-8	2L
Clippers	6	16	0.273	112.5	117.5	-5	3-7	3-9	1-4	4-9	2-8	1W
Nets	5	17	0.227	109	118	-9	1-10	4-7	1-7	5-13	4-6	1L
Kings	5	17	0.227	111	122.8	-11.8	3-7	2-10	1-3	4-15	2-8	4L
Pacers	4	18	0.182	110.6	120.1	-9.5	4-8	0-10	1-5	3-9	3-7	2L
Wizards	3	18	0.143	112.2	128.1	-15.9	2-7	1-11	1-2	2-14	2-8	2L
Pelicans	3	19	0.136	112.6	123.3	-10.7	2-10	1-9	1-5	1-17	1-9	4L

• 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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