Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics Prediction, Pick, Odds: Can Jayson Tatum, Celtics Bounce Back in LA?
Handicapper Matt McCuen is here with an NBA bet for Tuesday night between the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics. Come get his Lakers vs. Celtics prediction, pick, and odds.
Matt McCuen - December 13, 2022, 10:57 AM EST
4 minLos Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics Prediction, Pick, Odds: Can Jayson Tatum, Celtics Bounce Back in LA?
The Boston Celtics vs. the Los Angeles Lakers will clash from LA on Tuesday night for a prime-time matchup. When you talk about the best franchises in the history of the NBA, these two are at the helm. There is so much history between these two teams, and they have combined for an outstanding thirty-four championships. The Celtics franchise has won seventeen championships, and the Lakers franchise has won seventeen championships. Matt McCuen breaks down his prediction, pick, and odds for the game.
Lakers vs. Celtics Start Time, Where to Watch, and Odds
- Date: December 13, 2022
- Gametime: 10:00 pm ET
- Where to watch: TNT
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Lakers vs. Celtics Prediction
These two teams are basketball royally, and both teams are hopeful that they can add to the trophy case this year. Boston comes into this game as the best team in the NBA, but they have lost two games in a row, including getting blown out last night by the Clippers. The Celtics have been led by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and they represent one of the deepest rosters in basketball. Boston will look to snap their modest two-game losing streak tonight. The Lakers enter this game, supporting a record of 11-15. Los Angeles was on a great run last week, winning eight of ten games, but then they lost three games in a row. They did not have Anthony Davis or Lebron James for some of those games, but both James and David will be back in action tonight. Los Angeles enters this game as a 3.5-point home underdog.
I am staying off the spread here, but I will be backing a team total under. I am backing the Los Angeles Lakers team total under 115.5. I am shocked we are seeing a number this high in LA. The Lakers average 114.8 points per game this year, and Boston allows 112.4 points per game. I expect both of those numbers to shift as the season moves along. I think that the Lakers have actually overachieved as an offense, and I believe that Boston will get much better on the defensive end. After back-to-back poor showings, I fully expect Boston to come back focused tonight and dominate this game on both ends. Let’s stay hot and cash in!
Lakers vs. Celtics Pick
- Los Angeles Lakers TT Under 115.5 -110 (Bet $100 to collect $191) Click here for the best odds, available at DraftKings
