The Los Angeles Lakers play the Boston Celtics on Friday, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on Tipico Sportsbook.
The game tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET and can be seen on ESPN, Spectrum SportsNet and NBC Sports Boston.
Los Angeles (8-8) is on a two-game losing skid and needs to win to remain above .500. Injuries have been detrimental to the team’s success, but star forward LeBron James is now a game-time decision. If he returns, the Lakers should be in better shape on both ends.
The Celtics (7-8) haven’t performed consistently either under new head coach Ime Udoka. Jaylen Brown’s status is questionable, but his presence will aid Jayson Tatum. Dennis Schroder is also playing his former team for the first time.
Lakers at Celtics notable injuries:
Lakers: OUT – Trevor Ariza, Kendrick Nunn, Austin Reaves; Questionable – LeBron James; Probable – Anthony Davis
Celtics: Questionable – Jaylen Brown, Robert Williams III
The lines, courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook
- Point spread: Celtics -2.5
- Money line: Celtics -135 / Lakers +110
- Over-under: 214.5
Advice and prediction
The Celtics are favored, but that should be swapped if LeBron is available. His stabilizing force on the offensive end will ensure good shots are taken most of the time, and his defensive presence will clean some of the issues the team has had in pick-and-roll coverage and switches, among other mistakes, as Anthony Davis explained.
Take the Lakers plus-2.5, Lakers plus-110 and the under 214.5.
Prediction: Lakers 108, Celtics 102
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