The Boston Celtics (13-12) play in Staples Center for the second night in a row. Tonight, instead of facing the Lakers, the Celtics take on the Los Angeles Clippers (13-12). Tip-off is at 10:30 p.m. ET at Staples Center. Below, we look at the Celtics vs. Clippers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.
The Celtics lost Tuesday night, falling 117-102 to the Lakers. F Jayson Tatum had a big game with 34 points and eight rebounds, but the Lakers shot nearly 52% from the field and F LeBron James scored 30 points. They are now 7-8 on the road.
The Clippers return home to start a three-game homestand. They beat the Portland Trail Blazers 102-90 Monday night. F Paul George scored 21 in the win as they took care of a Blazers team that was without Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum.
Celtics at Clippers odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Celtics +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Clippers -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Celtics +3.5 (-112) | Clippers -3.5 (-108)
- Over/Under (O/U): 212.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Celtics at Clippers key injuries
Celtics
- G Jaylen Brown (hamstring) questionable
- G Romeo Langford (ankle) probable
Clippers
- F Nicolas Batum (reconditioning) questionable
- G Kawhi Leonard (knee) out
Celtics at Clippers odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Celtics 108, Clippers 102
Money line
The Celtics have now alternated wins and losses in each of their last five road games. They have won six of their last 10 games overall.
The Clippers have lost four of their last six home games and are 4-7 in their last 11 games overall.
Expect them to bounce back from the loss to the Lakers.
Take CELTICS (+125)
Against the spread
The Celtics are 13-11-1 ATS on the season and are 3-2 ATS in their last five games. They have not failed to cover the spread in consecutive games in any road trip this season.
The Clippers are 11-14 ATS on the season but have covered the spread in only two of their last eight games. They are 6-10 ATS at home.
Take the CELTICS +3.5 (-112).
Over/Under
Two of the last three games for Boston went Over the projected total, but their game last night went Under and 12 of their last 17 games overall have stayed Under the projected total.
The last two games for the Clippers stayed Under the projected total, but the previous three hit the Over. They are 5-8 O/U in their last 13 games.
Take UNDER 212.5 (-110).
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