The Boston Celtics (21-7) and Los Angeles Lakers (11-15) meet Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Celtics vs. Lakers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Celtics lost straight up as 4-point favorites 113-93 at the Los Angeles Clippers Monday. Boston has held to fewer than 100 points for the 1st time this season.
The Celtics are 4-0 against the spread (ATS) the last 4 times they’ve played the 2nd game of a back-to-back.
The Lakers covered the spread as 5.5-point favorites in a 124-117 win at the Detroit Pistons Sunday. G Austin Reaves hit a 3-pointer with 12.1 seconds left to make it a 2-possession game at 122-117.
The Lakers are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games vs. teams with a winning record.
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Celtics at Lakers odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:50 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Celtics -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Lakers +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
- Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -3.5 (-110) | Lakers +3.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 235.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Celtics at Lakers key injuries
Celtics
- Not yet submitted
Lakers
- F/C Anthony Davis (back) probable
- F Wenyen Gabriel (shoulder) out
- F LeBron James (ankle) probable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Celtics at Lakers picks and predictions
Prediction
Celtics 117, Lakers 113
Moneyline
BET CELTICS (-155).
Boston has been great on back-to-backs, and I doubt the league-leading Celtics will drop a 3rd straight game. The Lakers seem to only win against sub-.500 teams, so Boston should be able to bounce back on national television.
Against the spread
PASS.
This spread is right where I would put it and I believe the cover will come down to garbage-time free throws. I will only be betting the ML and the total.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 235.5 (-110).
The Under is 5-0 in Boston’s last 5 games and should hit again Tuesday. The total is set so high because the Lakers have been averaging 123.3 points in their last 9 games, but I believe Boston will tighten up defensively and play a slower-paced game as it tries to end its road trip with a much-needed win.
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