Celtics vs. Lakers Prediction & Odds
The over has been profitable in previous meetings between the Celtics and Lakers, who will meet at 10:00 p.m. ET in L.A. on Tuesday night. Is the over the smart play tonight?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
573 Boston Celtics (-3.5) at 574 Los Angeles Lakers (+3.5); o/u 234
10:00 p.m. ET, Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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Celtics vs. Lakers Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our NBA Public Betting Page shows that 54% of bets are on the Celtics. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Boston Celtics DFS Spin
Jayson 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 Lakers DFS Spin
Anthony Davis ended with 34 points (12-18 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 10-12 FT), 15 rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals over 36 minutes during Sunday’s 124-117 victory over the Pistons. Davis ended up three assists shy of a triple-double, leading the Lakers in rebounds while finishing second in points and assists. Davis notched his second straight 30-point, 10-rebound double-double. He’s averaging 32.5 points, 13.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.5 blocks over his last two contests and continues to play at an All-NBA level whenever he’s healthy.
Celtics vs. Lakers NBA Betting Trends
Celtics are 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings
Celtics are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games overall
Celtics are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 road games
Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games
Celtics vs. Lakers NBA BETTING PREDICTION
The over is 7-2 in the last nine meetings between these two teams and is 4-1 in the last five meetings in L.A. The over is also 7-3 in the Lakers’ last 10 home games, is 6-1 in their last seven games overall and is 7-3 in their last 10 games versus an opponent with a winning percentage above .600. On the other side, the over is 15-5-1 in the Celtics’ last 21 games playing on zero rest.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: CELTICS/LAKERS OVER 234