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Los Angeles Clippers at Boston Celtics odds, picks and predictions

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

The Los Angeles Clippers (21-15) and the Boston Celtics (25-10) meet Thursday at TD Garden in Boston. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Clippers vs. Celtics odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Clippers are 2-1 straight up/against the spread (ATS) in the first 3 games of a 5-game road trip. The Over has connected in each of L.A.’s previous 4 outings.

The Celtics look for revenge after the Clippers won 113-93 on Dec. 12 at Crypto.com Arena as a 4-point underdog as the Under (225.5) cashed.

The Celtics enter on a 3-game win and cover streak, scoring 121 or more points in each of the contests. The Over is 2-1 in that span.

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Clippers at Celtics odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:23 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Clippers +195 (bet $100 to win $195) | Celtics -230 (bet $230 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Clippers +6.5 (-118) | Celtics -6.5 (-102)
Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Clippers at Celtics key injuries

Clippers

None

Celtics

None

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Clippers at Celtics picks and predictions

Prediction

Celtics 121, Clippers 113

Moneyline

The Celtics (-230) will cost you over 2 times your potential return, and that’s quite risky for a standalone bet. Even in a multi-team parlay, there isn’t a lot of value here.

AVOID.

Against the spread

The CELTICS -6.5 (-102) are a strong play as the home side gets revenge after losing to the Clippers in their place earlier in the month.

While the Clippers are 8-2 ATS in the past 10 games overall and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 on the road, they’re just 3-9 ATS in the past 12 against teams with a winning percentage greater than .600.

The Celtics are 10-3 ATS in the past 13 games against winning teams. Boston has stacked covers lately, too, going 8-2 ATS in the past 10 games following a cover in its previous outing.

Over/Under

OVER 227.5 (-110) might be the best play on the board.

The Over has hit in 4 in a row for the Clippers while going a very impressive 11-1 in their past 12 games on the road. The Over is 6-2-1 in the past 9 games against teams with a winning overall mark, too.

The Over is 12-4 in the past 16 home games for the Celtics, and the Over is 6-2-1 in their past 9 games against teams with a winning record.

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Los Angeles Clippers at Boston Celtics odds, picks and predictions

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

The Los Angeles Clippers (17-17) travel to TD Garden Wednesday to take on the Boston Celtics (16-18). Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Clippers vs. Celtics odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Clippers might have the better record coming into this game, but they’ve been far from profitable to bet on. At just 15-19 ATS, the Clippers are 2-2 ATS as road underdogs. They’ll be without their top-two scorers in this one.

As for the Celtics, they’re a tad better at 17-15-2 ATS this season. However, they’ll again miss their leading scorer, Jayson Tatum, who is in the league’s health and safety protocols.

Both teams are stronger defensively than offensively with the Celtics ninth in defensive rating and the Clippers ranking fourth.

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Clippers at Celtics odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 1:55 p.m. ET.

Money line: Clippers +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Celtics -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Clippers +5.5 (-105) | Celtics -5.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 210.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Clippers at Celtics key injuries

Clippers

G Reggie Jackson (health and safety protocols) out
F Paul George (elbow) out
F Nicolas Batum (ankle) out

Celtics

G Dennis Schroder (health and safety protocols) out
G Marcus Smart (hand) questionable
F Jayson Tatum (health and safety protocols) out

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Clippers at Celtics odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Celtics 108, Clippers 101

Money line

PASS on the money line.

Paul George’s absence has boosted the Clippers’ odds, but without Jackson or Batum as well, their chances to pull off an upset are slim. Similarly, the Celtics (-250), especially with a sub-.500 record, has little value.

Against the spread

BET on the CELTICS -5.5 (-120) as the lack of scoring for the Clippers should open a big opportunity for Boston at home. Replacing Jackson and George is no easy task, and while Tatum is out, the Celtics will still have Brown taking the floor.

Given that one team has their All-Star-caliber forward and the other does not, the advantage goes to the Celtics. The Clippers are 3-5 without George, having lost three of those games by 9 or more points.

Typically, Clippers C Ivica Zubac steps up and helps the scoring load. With an elite defender in C Al Horford in the paint for Boston, Zubac’s second chance opportunities should be limited.

The difference should be who is playing for Boston and isn’t for Los Angeles. I’ll take the side with the more All-Stars on the court.

Over/Under

“LEAN” to the UNDER 210.5 (-115) as the Celtics are one of the best teams at getting to the line, and the Clippers have the best defensive free-throw rate in the NBA.

Los Angeles does a great job at defending and not fouling while the Celtics shoot the sixth-most free throws per game in the league. Boston won’t get those easy points in this one.

Also, it’s been wildly unprofitable to bet on more points for both teams. Boston is just 14-19-1 O/U with the Clippers at 14-20 O/U. Both teams are down their top scorer as well which should lead to inconsistent offense.

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Los Angeles Clippers at Boston Celtics odds, picks and prediction

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

The Los Angeles Clippers (24-12) continue their road trip Tuesday with a visit to the Boston Celtics (17-17) for a huge matchup before the All-Star break. Tip-off at TD Garden will be at 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Clippers-Celtics odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

Clippers at Celtics: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:45 a.m. ET.

Money line: Clippers -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Celtics +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
Against the spread/ATS: Clippers -4 (-110) | Celtics +4 (-110)
Over/Under: 220.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Clippers at Celtics: Key injuries

Clippers

PF Patrick Patterson (personal) out

Celtics

PG Marcus Smart (calf) out
SG Jaylen Brown (knee) questionable

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Clippers at Celtics: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Clippers 117, Celtics 111

Money line (ML)

The Clippers have alternated wins and losses in their last seven games and have gone 3-4 in that stretch. They’ve sputtered a bit of late, but they’re healthy and have faced some tough teams recently. The Celtics won’t be an easy out, despite their underwhelming .500 record, but the Clippers will take care of them while Smart remains out.

This game will come down to whether the Clippers can contain Celtics SF Jayson Tatum, which they have the capability to do thanks to SF Kawhi Leonard. Take the CLIPPERS (-175) to win outright.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The Clippers are a strong 20-16 ATS this season, including 6-4 in their last 10 games. The spread isn’t all that large at only 4 points in the Clippers’ favor, which is partly because they remain on the road.

I like the CLIPPERS -4 (-110) to cover the spread and bounce back from a close 5-point loss to the Milwaukee Bucks Sunday night.

Over/Under (O/U)

The projected total of 220.5 points is the lowest in the Clippers’ last eight games. The Celtics played to the Over in five of their last seven games and although they’ll be missing Smart and possibly Brown Tuesday night, this could be higher scoring than expected.

Bet the OVER 220.5 (-110) with elite scorers on both sides.

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