The Los Angeles Lakers (34-8) renew their rivalry with the Boston Celtics (27-14) Monday at TD Garden. Tip-off between the iconic franchises is set for shortly after 7:30 p.m. ET. We analyze the Lakers-Celtics sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
Lakers at Celtics: Key Injuries
Lakers
- C DeMarcus Cousins (knee) out
- PF Anthony Davis (Gluteus Maximus) questionable
- PG Rajon Rondo (finger) questionable
Celtics
- SG Jaylen Brown (thumb) questionable
- PG Kemba Walker (knee) questionable
- C Robert Williams III (hip) out
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Lakers at Celtics: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Lakers 121, Celtics 112
Moneyline (ML)
The Celtics (+110) have slipped to fourth in the Eastern Conference while going just 4-6 across their last 10 games. They’re still 16-5 at home for the season, but they enter Monday having lost three straight games, including two at home to the Detroit Pistons (116-103) Wednesday and Phoenix Suns (123-119) Saturday. Their second three-game losing skid in their last eight contests has been enough to make the C’s slight -106 underdogs at home Monday.
The LAKERS (-133) are getting reasonable odds as road favorites in the cross-conference rivalry matchup. They’re 9-1 across their last 10 games and 18-3 on the road for the season. They’re coming off a 124-115 win over the Houston Rockets Saturday. Back the team in better form.
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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The value lies in backing the LAKERS (-1.5, -121) to win by at least 2 points at even money. The Celtics have lost by just a single point once this season (100-99 at Sacramento Kings, Nov. 17). They’re 23-16-2 against the spread overall but just 11-9-1 at home. The Lakers are 23-18-1 ATS overall and 12-9 on the road.
Roll with the visitors.
Over/Under (O/U)
Take the OVER 221.5 (-125). The Celtics’ defensive play has been the biggest factor in their poor play of late, as they’ve allowed more than 120 points in three of their last five losses. The Lakers rank sixth in the NBA with 114.2 points per game and will continue adding to Boston’s woes.
Esten’s NBA betting record: 149-120
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