The Boston Celtics (21-6) meet the Los Angeles Clippers (15-13) Monday at Crypto.com Arena. Tip is set for 10:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Celtics vs. Clippers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Celtics were drummed 123-107 by the Golden State Warriors Saturday, handing Boston its 1st loss in 4 games. Boston had started its 6-game road trip 3-0 straight up (SU)/against the spread (ATS) prior to the loss.
The Clippers snapped a 2-game losing streak in Washington with a 114-107 win over the Wizards Saturday, splitting a 4-game Eastern Conference trip at 2-2 SU/ATS. The Over is on a 4-0 run while hitting in 6 of the past 7 games overall for the Clips.
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Celtics at Clippers odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:25 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Celtics -170 (bet $170 to win $100) | Clippers +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
- Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -3.5 (-110) | Clippers +3.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Celtics at Clippers key injuries
Celtics
- C Al Horford (personal) out
- C Robert Williams III (knee) out
Clippers
- G Norman Powell (groin) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Celtics at Clippers picks and predictions
Prediction
Celtics 114, Clippers 108
Moneyline
The CELTICS (-170) are a little on the pricey side, but Boston is playing very good basketball away from home.
Boston owns the league’s No. 1 scoring offense (120.3 PPG) and is the top 3-point shooting team (39.7%) and top free-throw shooting team (83.9%). While the C’s are rather middling in defense, look for Boston to get it done on the road.
Against the spread
The CELTICS -3.5 (-110) is worth a roll of the dice to win by just 2 buckets.
Boston has covered 6 of the past 8 games on the road while going 8-2 in the past 10 games overall, 12-4 ATS in the past 16 following a straight-up loss and 21-8 ATS in the past 29 after a non-cover, too.
On the flip side, the Clippers are just 6-13 ATS in the past 19 games against teams with a winning overall record.
Over/Under
UNDER 226.5 (-115) is a little more costly, but it’s worth it.
The Under has hit in each of the past 4 games overall for the Celtics and is 12-3-1 in their last 16 road games.
While the Clips are on an Over streak lately, going 4-0 in the past 4, the Under has gone 16-5-1 in the previous 22 games on their home court.
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