Celtics vs. Clippers Prediction & Odds
Usually when the Celtics and Clippers have met, the games have been relatively high-scoring. Will that be the case on Monday night in L.A. where the Clippers will host the Celtics at 10:30 p.m. ET?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
563 Boston Celtics (-3.5) at 564 Los Angeles Clippers (+3.5); o/u 226.5
10:30 p.m. ET, Monday, December 12, 2022
Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, LA
Celtics vs. Clippers Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 64% of public bettors are currently backing the Celtics when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Boston Celtics DFS Spin
Jaysom Tatum amassed 18 points (6-21 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 4-7 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals over 40 minutes during Saturday’s 123-107 loss to Golden State. Tatum struggled early and often Saturday, hitting one of six shot attempts for two points in the first quarter and going just 2-of-9 from the field in the second half for another eight points as the Celtics snapped their three-game winning streak. Tatum shot 28.6 percent from the field in the contest, marking his second-worst shooting performance of the season. He did, however, record three steals for just the third time during his 2022-23 campaign.
Los Angeles Clippers DFS Spin
Paul George finished Saturday’s 114-107 victory over Washington with 36 points (13-27 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds, six assists, three steals and two blocks in 41 minutes. George turned in an efficient shooting line and knocked down five triples for his second consecutive contest. Outside of pacing his team in scoring and shouldering a heavy workload, he also showcased his value on the boards and as a passer. George is averaging 23.2 points, 5.2 rebounds and 5.2 assists over his last five matchups.
Celtics vs. Clippers NBA Betting Trends
Celtics are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games overall
Celtics are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 road games
Clippers are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record
Clippers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600
Celtics vs. Clippers NBA Prediction:
The over is 8-2-1 in the last 11 meetings between these two teams and is 4-1-1 in the last six meetings in L.A. The over has also cashed in four straight Celtics games coming off a loss of more than 10 points, while the over is 6-1-1 in their last eight games when playing an opponent with a winning record. On the other side, the over is 4-0 in the Clippers’ last four games overall, is 5-0 in their last five games coming off a win and is 4-0 in their last four games playing on one day of rest.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: CELTICS/CLIPPERS OVER 226.5