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The Boston Celtics (37-11) face the Los Angeles Lakers (24-25) on February 1, 2024. The matchup airs on TNT.
The Celtics are a double-digit favorite against the Lakers when the Celtics and the Lakers square off. The Celtics are favored by 14.5 points. The game features an over/under of 239.5.
Celtics vs. Lakers Odds
Point Spread for Celtics vs. Lakers
The spread for this matchup is set at 14.5 points, with bookmakers listing the Celtics as the favorite.
Boston vs. Los Angeles Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Boston has -1200 odds to win the game, while Los Angeles is listed at +750 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 239.5 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
- Where: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
- TV: TNT
Celtics vs. Lakers Betting Trends
The Celtics are 23-23-2 against the spread this season. This season, Boston has won 36 out of the 46 games, or 78.3%, in which it has been favored. This season, 24 of the Celtics’ games have gone over the point total out of 49 chances.
The Lakers are 21-28-0 against the spread this year. Los Angeles has been victorious in six, or 31.6%, of the 19 contests it has been chosen as an underdog in this season. Lakers games have gone over the total 28 times this year.
Celtics vs. Lakers Key Players to Watch
Celtics
Jayson Tatum puts up 26.9 points, 8.4 boards and 4.5 assists per game, making 47.3% of shots from the floor and 36.3% from downtown with 3.0 made 3-pointers per game. Jaylen Brown is posting 22.6 points, 3.7 assists and 5.4 boards per game. Derrick White’s numbers for the season are 15.8 points, 4.0 boards and 4.7 assists per game, shooting 45.8% from the floor and 40.0% from beyond the arc, with 2.7 made 3-pointers per game. Jrue Holiday puts up 13.4 points, 6.0 boards and 4.5 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks.
Lakers
Anthony Davis’ averages for the season are 24.9 points, 12.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists, making 55.4% of his shots from the floor. LeBron James’ averages on the season are 24.9 points, 7.5 rebounds and 7.7 assists per game, making 52.0% of his shots from the floor and 39.7% from beyond the arc, with 2.2 triples per game. The Lakers get 15.2 points per game from Austin Reaves, plus 4.0 boards and 5.2 assists. D’Angelo Russell provides the Lakers 17.1 points, 2.6 boards and 6.1 assists per game, plus 0.8 steals and 0.5 blocks.
What you need to know about the Celtics
The Celtics have been led by their offense, as they rank fourth-best in the NBA by averaging 120.4 points per game. They rank sixth in the league in points allowed (111.0 per contest). The Celtics are top-five this year in rebounding, ranking best in the league with 47.2 boards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 19th with 44.1 rebounds allowed per contest. The Celtics rank 21st in the NBA with 25.7 assists per game.
At home, Boston is putting up 2.8 more points per game (121.8) than it is in away games (119.0). Boston has been thriving when it comes to three-point shooting this year, ranking best in the NBA in three-pointers per game (16.2) and fourth-best in three-point percentage (38.0%). With a 34.7% three-point percentage allowed this season, Boston is fifth-best in the NBA. It ranks 15th in the league by ceding 13.1 threes per contest.
The Celtics have a 5-5 record against the spread while finishing 8-2 overall over their last 10 games. Three of Boston’s last 10 contests have gone over the total. The Celtics have seen a decrease in scoring lately, putting up 118.8 points per game in their last 10 contests, 1.6 points fewer than the 120.4 they’ve scored this year. Boston’s points-allowed average over its last 10 games (108.7) is 2.3 fewer points per game than the team is allowing over the entire season (111.0).
What you need to know about the Lakers
The Lakers put up 116.2 points per game and allow 117.6, making them 14th in the NBA on offense and 20th defensively. On the boards, Los Angeles is 22nd in the league in rebounds (42.8 per game). It is 20th in rebounds allowed (44.2 per game). This season the Lakers are ranked eighth in the league in assists at 28.1 per game.
The Lakers score 116.7 points per game at home, and 115.6 on the road. Beyond the arc, the Lakers are third-worst in the league in 3-pointers made per game (11.2). They are ranked 15th in 3-point percentage at 36.5%. Defensively, Los Angeles is worst in the league in 3-pointers allowed per game at 14.4. It is 21st in 3-point percentage conceded at 37.8%.
The Lakers have a 5-5 record against the spread while finishing 5-5 overall over their past 10 games. In its past 10 games, Los Angeles has gone over the total eight times. In its previous 10 games, Los Angeles is averaging 125.3 points per contest, 9.1 more than its season average (116.2). In their previous 10 games, the Lakers are ceding 126.3 points per game, 8.7 more points than their season average (117.6).
Celtics vs. Lakers Prediction & Pick
Our pick to win this matchup is Celtics, and we predict that Lakers will cover the spread (Celtics -14.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 239.5 points.
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