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Celtics vs. Lakers Picks, Odds and Prediction – January 23
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Jaylen Brown’s Boston Celtics (31-13) hit the road to match up with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers (23-18) at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, January 23. The game starts at 10:00 PM ET.
The Celtics are a 5-point favorite against the Lakers when the Celtics and the Lakers square off. The point total for the game is 221.
In their most recent game on Wednesday, the Celtics earned a 117-113 OT victory over the Clippers. In their most recent matchup on Tuesday, the Lakers claimed a 111-88 victory over the Wizards. In the Celtics’ win, Brown led the way with a team-high 25 points (adding two rebounds and six assists). Anthony Davis’ team-high 29 points paced the Lakers in the win.
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Celtics vs. Lakers Odds & Betting Lines
| Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celtics | -5 | 221 | -205 | +172 |
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Celtics vs. Lakers Picks & Predictions
- Pick ATS: Celtics (- 5)
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Pick OU: Over (221)
- Prediction: Celtics 115 – Lakers 110
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Celtics Betting Info
- The Celtics have put together an 18-25-1 record against the spread this season.
- Boston is 14-23-1 ATS this season when playing as at least 5-point favorites.
- In the Celtics’ 44 games this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total 19 times.
- Boston has been the moneyline favorite 42 times this season. They’ve gone 30-12 in those games.
- The Celtics have an implied moneyline win probability of 67.2% in this game.
Lakers Betting Info
- The Lakers have compiled a 20-20-1 record against the spread this year.
- Los Angeles has covered the spread once when an underdog by 5 points or more this year (in four opportunities).
- Lakers games have gone over the point total 19 out of 41 times this year.
- This season, Los Angeles has won seven out of the 19 games, or 36.8%, in which it has been the underdog.
- The bookmakers’ moneyline implies a 36.8% chance of a victory for the Lakers.
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Celtics vs. Lakers Stats
| Celtics Rank | Celtics AVG | Lakers AVG | Lakers Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th | 117.7 | Points Scored | 111.2 | 18th |
| 5th | 108.2 | Points Allowed | 113.2 | 17th |
| 11th | 45 | Rebounds | 41 | 28th |
| 10th | 11.1 | Off. Rebounds | 9.2 | 27th |
| 1st | 17.8 | 3pt Made | 11.9 | 27th |
| 17th | 25.4 | Assists | 26.4 | 13th |
| 2nd | 11.6 | Turnovers | 12.7 | 7th |
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Celtics Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 41 | 27.4 | 9.2 | 5.5 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 3.7 |
| Jaylen Brown | 37 | 23.2 | 5.9 | 4.8 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 2.0 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | 19 | 18.7 | 7.1 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 2.3 |
| Derrick White | 42 | 16.1 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 3.3 |
| Payton Pritchard | 44 | 14.5 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 3.3 |
Lakers Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | 38 | 25.7 | 11.9 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 2.2 | 0.7 |
| LeBron James | 38 | 23.7 | 7.5 | 9.0 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 2.3 |
| Austin Reaves | 36 | 18.3 | 4.1 | 6.0 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 2.6 |
| Rui Hachimura | 36 | 12.2 | 5.2 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | 28 | 9.5 | 4.0 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 2.1 |
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The Boston Celtics will face off against the Los Angeles Lakers on January 23rd in what is sure to be an exciting matchup between two historic NBA franchises. Both teams have had their ups and downs this season, but they will be looking to come out on top in this highly anticipated game.
The Celtics are currently sitting in the middle of the pack in the Eastern Conference, while the Lakers are struggling to find their footing in the Western Conference. However, both teams have shown flashes of greatness and have the talent to compete with anyone in the league.
In terms of picks, the Celtics may have a slight edge in this matchup as they have been playing better basketball as of late. Their strong defense and scoring ability could give them the upper hand against the struggling Lakers.
As for the odds, the Celtics are likely to be favored in this game, but anything can happen in the NBA. Both teams have the potential to come out on top, so it will be interesting to see how this game plays out.
In terms of prediction, I believe the Celtics will come out on top in this matchup. Their strong defense and ability to score in a variety of ways should give them the edge over the struggling Lakers. However, it should be a close game and anything can happen in the NBA, so it will be a game worth watching.
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