Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics Prediction 0830H 01/02/2024. NBA basketball predictions, point spread predictions, and over/under predictions from 12Bet experts. Hurry up and download the 12bet app for lots of amazing rewards!
Match Up Details
- Date: Friday, February 01, 2024
- Time 08:30 AM GMT +8
- Venue: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
Lakers vs Celtics Odds
- Lakers to win odds: 5.30
- Celtics to win odds: 1.15
- Spread: +11
- Over/Under: 240
Noteworthy statistics
Los Angeles Lakers
Record: 24-25
- Scoring Average: They were averaging 116.2 points per game.
- Shooting Efficiency: The team had a field goal percentage of 49.2%.
- Three-Point Shooting: They were shooting 36.5% from beyond the arc.
- Free Throw Percentage: The Lakers had a free throw percentage of 77%.
- Rebounds: They were averaging 42.8 rebounds per game.
- Defensive Concerns: The Lakers were allowing 117.6 points per game, ranking 20th in the league in points allowed.
- Pace of Play: They were ranked sixth in the NBA in terms of pace of play.
Boston Celtics
Record: 37-11
- Scoring Average: They were averaging 120.4 points per game.
- Shooting Efficiency: Boston had a field goal percentage of 47.8%.
- Three-Point Shooting: The Celtics were shooting 38% from the three-point line.
- Free Throw Percentage: They had an 80.4% success rate at the free throw line.
- Rebounds: Boston was averaging 47.2 rebounds per game.
- Defensive Strength: They were allowing only 111 points per game, ranking 5th in the league in points allowed.
- Home Record: The Celtics had a particularly strong home record, with a 22-2 standing at the TD Garden.
Recent Performance
Los Angeles Lakers
- Opponent: Atlanta Hawks
- Result: The Lakers lost to the Hawks with a score of 138-122.
- Performance Highlights:
- The Lakers had a field goal percentage of 53.3% (48 of 90) and converted 12 out of their 33 shots from 3-point land.
- They made 14 of their 25 free throw attempts, resulting in a 56.0% free throw percentage.
- Defensively, they allowed the Hawks to shoot 52.5% from the floor.
- Key Player: Austin Reaves led the team with 28 points, followed by LeBron James with 20 points.
Boston Celtics
- Opponent: Indiana Pacers
- Result: The Celtics won against the Pacers with a score of 129-124.
- Performance Highlights:
- Boston shot 54.0% from the field (47 for 87) and made 17 of their 36 three-point attempts (47.2%).
- They were successful in 18 of their 22 free throw attempts, translating to an 81.8% success rate.
- The Celtics collected 40 rebounds in total, with 33 defensive and 7 offensive rebounds.Key Player: Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 30 points, and Jaylen Brown contributed 25 points
Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics point spread prediction
Point Spread: +10
Team Records and Performance
- The Celtics had a strong record of 37-11, indicating consistent high-level performance throughout the season.
- The Lakers, with a 24-25 record, were struggling comparatively, which likely influenced their underdog status in the point spread.
Recent Team Form
- The Celtics’ recent form, including a solid home record (22-2 at the TD Garden) and a victory against the Indiana Pacers, contributed to
- their favoritism.
- The Lakers had been inconsistent, as evidenced by their recent loss to the Atlanta Hawks, which likely affected their point spread
- negatively.
Offensive and Defensive Stats
- Boston’s strong offensive (averaging 120.4 points per game) and defensive capabilities (allowing only 111 points per game) made them safer bet.
- The Lakers’ defensive struggles (allowing 117.6 points per game) and less consistent offense were key factors in their wider point spread.
Injuries and Team Roster:
- Injuries and the availability of key players like LeBron James and Anthony Davis for the Lakers, and Kristaps Porzingis for the Celtics, were crucial factors. Their playing status can significantly impact team performance and betting odds.
Historical Matchups and Rivalry
- The historical context of the Lakers-Celtics rivalry and past matchups could also play a role in setting the point spread. The Celtics’ recent dominance in this matchup was a contributing factor.
Home Court Advantage:
- The game being played at the TD Garden, where the Celtics had a strong winning record, heavily influenced the point spread in favor of Boston.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics over/under prediction
The over/under for the game was set around 240 points.
High-Scoring Offenses:
- Both teams had high-scoring offenses. The Celtics were averaging 120.4 points per game, while the Lakers were averaging 116.2 points per game. This strong offensive performance from both sides likely contributed to a higher over/under.
Defensive Records:
- The Celtics had a relatively strong defense, allowing 111 points per game, which could influence the under prediction.
The Lakers, on the other hand, were struggling defensively, allowing 117.6 points per game. This weaker defensive performance might lean towards an over prediction.
Recent Game Trends:
- Recent games involving the Lakers had seen high scoring, with over 242.5 points scored in their last few games, indicating a trend towards higher total scores.
- The Celtics’ recent games also showed a capability to engage in high-scoring encounters, further supporting the over prediction.
Pace of Play: - The Lakers’ fast pace of play, being ranked sixth in the NBA in terms of pace, suggested more possessions and scoring opportunities, which could push the total score higher.
Injury Concerns:
- The availability of key players due to injuries could significantly impact the scoring potential of both teams. For instance, the absence of a major scorer due to injury could lead to a lower scoring game.
Historical Matchup Data:
- Past matchups between these two teams and their historical tendency to engage in either high-scoring or defensively tight games could be a factor in setting the over/under.
Predicted lineups
Lakers– D’Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Taurean Prince
Celtics– Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday
Predicted Scores
Los Angeles Lakers 121 – 117 Boston Celtics
Pick
Los Angeles Lakers – Moneyline
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