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Summer League: Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers meet in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas Monday. Tip-off from Thomas & Mack Center is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV/ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Celtics vs. Lakers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Celtics dropped their Summer League opener 119-114 against the Miami Heat Saturday while failing to cover as 1.5-point favorites. G Jaden Springer dropped a team-high 23 points, 1 of 5 Boston players to score in double digits. The team shot 51.2% from the field and 34.4% from 3 in the loss.

The Lakers were clobbered 99-80 by the Houston Rockets in their opener Friday as 7.5-point underdogs. G Dalton Knecht, the 17th overall pick of the 2024 NBA Draft, scored a game-high 25 points, while G Bronny James added 8 points and went 0-for-8 from beyond the arc. Los Angeles shot 38.6% from the field and 25.8% from 3 in the loss.

Celtics vs. Lakers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:14 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Celtics -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Lakers +200 (bet $100 to win $200)
Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -6.5 (-110) | Lakers +6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 184.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Celtics vs. Lakers picks and predictions

Prediction

Celtics 99, Lakers 87

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on the Celtics (-250) to win Monday.

Against the spread

BET CELTICS -6.5 (-110).

Boston was shooting phenomenally in its 1st game. It put up at least 29 points — and outscored Miami — in 3 quarters.

Los Angeles did not have the same success in its 1st game, and outside of Knecht, it struggled to find and create scoring opportunities.

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Over/Under

LEAN OVER 184.5 (-110).

Boston easily eclipsed the Over in its 1st game, scoring 114 points and showing its early tendency to want to play fast-paced.

Los Angeles did not hit the Over in its 1st game, largely in part due to its below-average offensive performance.

While both teams should come closer to their averages Monday, expect the pace to help the Over.

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Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Lakers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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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Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Lakers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Boston Celtics (13-11) continue their Western Conference road trip Tuesday against the Los Angeles Lakers (12-12). Tip-off is set for 10 p.m. ET at Staples Center. Below, we look at the Celtics vs. Lakers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Celtics started the season 2-5 but have started playing better basketball and have won three of their last four, and six of their last nine, games. This will be the second and final time in the regular season they play the Lakers. Boston won 130-108 at home in the first meeting Nov. 19.

The Lakers have been remarkably average this season. Excluding a three-game win streak from Oct. 29-Nov. 2, they have not strung together more than two consecutive wins all season. Los Angeles is coming off a 119-115 home loss to the Los Angeles Clippers Friday.

Celtics at Lakers odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:53 a.m. ET.

Money line: Celtics +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Lakers -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Celtics +2.5 (-112) | Lakers -2.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 220.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Celtics at Lakers key injuries

Celtics

G Jaylen Brown (hamstring) questionable
G Romeo Langford (ankle) probable

Lakers

F Carmelo Anthony (flu-like symptoms) questionable
F Trevor Ariza (ankle) out
F Anthony Davis (thumb) probable
F LeBron James (abdomen) questionable

Celtics at Lakers odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Celtics 121, Lakers 115

Money line

Take the CELTICS (+110).

The Celtics are simply the hotter team right now having won three of their last four games and going 6-3 in their last nine. Coming off a 145-point performance against the Portland Trail Blazers Saturday and now facing a Lakers team that is second-to-last in points allowed at 113.4 per game, scoring should not be difficult.

Against the spread

The Celtics are 13-10-1 ATS on the season so far and have covered the spread in three of their last four games. They beat the Lakers by 22 points as one-point favorites in Boston in the first meeting.

The Lakers have performed worse against the spread than any other team in the league. They are 8-16 ATS on the season and 4-11 ATS at home.

As I expect them to win the game outright you can take the CELTICS +2.5 (-112).

Over/Under

The two teams combined for 238 points in their first matchup this season.

The Lakers have the highest Over percentage in the league at 62.5% and have seen 10 of their last 14 games go Over the projected total.

The Celtics have had games with totals of 267 and 262 in the first two stops on their road trip.

Take OVER 220.5 (-110).

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Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Thursday’s Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Lakers NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Boston Celtics (29-26) visit the Los Angeles Lakers (34-21) at Staples Center at 10 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Celtics-Lakers odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

The Celtics nipped the Trail Blazers in Portland Tuesday by a 116-115 score as one-point underdogs. Boston won its fourth straight and sixth in the past seven while going 4-2-1 ATS. The Under has connected in eight of the past 10, too.

The Lakers topped the Charlotte Hornets on the road Tuesday by a 101-93 score as one-point favorites. L.A. has alternated wins and losses in each of the past nine outings dating back to March 28.

Celtics at Lakers: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:30 a.m. ET.

Money line: Celtics -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Lakers +195 (bet $100 to win $195)
Against the spread/ATS: Celtics -6 (-110) | Lakers +6 (-110)
Over/Under: 212.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Celtics at Lakers: Key injuries

Celtics

SG Evan Fournier (health and safety protocols) out

Lakers

PF Anthony Davis (calf) out
SF Jared Dudley (knee) out
C Marc Gasol (hamstring) questionable
SF LeBron James (ankle) out
PF Markieff Morris (ankle) questionable

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Celtics at Lakers: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Celtics 106, Lakers 102

Money line (ML)

The Celtics (-250) will cost you two-and-a-half times your potential return, and that’s too risky, even against the banged up Lakers (+195).

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Against the spread (ATS)

The LAKERS +6 (-110) might have alternated wins and losses across the past nine, but they have been cover kings lately. L.A. has cashed against the number in four of the past five. The Celtics -6 (-110) have covered in four of the past 15 as a road favorite.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 212.5 (-110) is the play here.

The Under has been the rule for the Lakers lately, especially with A.D. and LeBron on the shelf. The Under has hit in six straight games at home for the Lakers, and 5-2 in the past seven after a straight-up win. And for what it’s worth, the Under has hit in 17 of the past 21 appearances on Thursday for the Lakers.

The Under has also cashed in nine of the past 10 as a favorite for the Celtics and eight of the past 10 overall.

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