Boston Celtics vs LA Clippers Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Dec. 12

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Dec 12, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Celtics (21-6) are -4.5 favorites vs. the Clippers (15-13)
  • Total (Over/Under): 224.5 points
  • Monday, December 12, 2022 at 10:30pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSSC & NBCS-BOS

The Boston Celtics visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the LA Clippers on Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:30pm EST in Los Angeles.

The Celtics are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Celtics vs Clippers Over/Under is 224.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Celtics are 17-10 against the spread, while the Clippers are 13-15 against the spread.


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Celtics vs. Clippers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Boston Celtics-4.5 -110O 224.5 -110-185
LA Clippers +4.5 -110U 224.5 -110+150

Clippers vs Celtics Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Monday‘s game with 57.8% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Clippers will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 51.1% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Celtics and Clippers, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 37 of their last 50 away games (+24.05 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1Q Spread in 36 of their last 50 away games (+21.28 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 35 of their last 50 away games (+18.45 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 35 of their last 50 away games (+18.05 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the Spread in 52 of their last 86 games (+16.80 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have covered the 3Q Spread in 50 of their last 78 games (+19.37 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 46 of their last 81 games (+12.34 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 18 games at home (+11.70 Units / 59% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have covered the 4Q Spread in 49 of their last 83 games (+11.52 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 31 games at home (+11.13 Units / 27% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 17-10 (+6 Units / 20.27% ROI).

  • 21-6 against the Moneyline (+8.7 Units / 11.77% ROI)
  • 14-13 against the Over for game total points (-0.3 Units / -1.01% ROI)
  • 13-14 against the Under for game total points (-2.4 Units / -8.08% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Clippers have gone 13-15 (-3.5 Units / -11.38% ROI).

  • 15-13 against the Moneyline (-2.35 Units / -4.65% ROI)
  • 11-17 against the Over for game total points (-7.7 Units / -25% ROI)
  • 17-11 against the Under for game total points (+4.9 Units / 15.91% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 84 games (-42.47 Units / -41% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only covered the 2Q Spread in 29 of their last 83 games (-31.01 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 32 of their last 84 games (-21.85 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 35 of their last 84 games (-17.65 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only covered the 1H Spread in 35 of their last 83 games (-16.95 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 36 of their last 92 games (-27.55 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Team Total Under in 24 of their last 64 games (-21.90 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 53 of their last 100 games (-21.46 Units / -13% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 44 of their last 99 games (-19.35 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 31 of their last 77 games (-17.00 Units / -20% ROI)

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Boston Celtics: Keys to the Game vs. the LA Clippers

The Celtics are 20-10 (.667) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .461

The Celtics are 21-11 (.656) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .553

The Celtics are 40-7 (.851) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .767

The Celtics are 22-4 (.846) when shooting 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .744

LA Clippers: Keys to the Game vs. the Boston Celtics

The LA Clippers are 25-6 (.806) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for seventh-best among NBA teams. The Houston Rockets have averaged 42.5 rebounds per game (4,036 rebounds/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for third-lowest among NBA teams.

The Clippers are 59-13 (.819) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .699

The Clippers are 20-11 (.645) when turning the ball over fewer than 10 times since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .559

The Clippers are 24-4 (.857) when shooting 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .744

Injury Report: Clippers vs. CelticsMonday‘s Game, Dec. 12

  • Norman Powell (Clippers): Powell is out for Monday’s (Dec. 12) game against Boston.
  • Al Horford (Celtics): Horford is out for Monday’s (Dec. 12) game against the Clippers.
  • Danilo Gallinari (Celtics): The Celtics announced that Gallinari tore his ACL in his left knee. There is no timetable for his return.
  • Robert Williams III (Celtics): Williams III underwent a procedure and will need 4-6 weeks to recover, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have averaged 1.38 points per shot (1,554 points/1,124 shots) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.27

The Celtics have averaged 1.42 points per shot (812 points/570 shots) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.27

The Celtics have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (342 assists/ 159 TOs) this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Celtics have a TS% of 57% in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

LA Clippers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers are shooting 39% from three (1,109/2,825) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Clippers have averaged 7.2 offensive rebounds per game (93 rebounds/13 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.6

The Clippers shot 41% from three (1,027/2,498) in the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Clippers have averaged 103.9 points per game (1,351 points/13 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 112.6

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have averaged 5.9 blocks per game (283 blocks/48 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.6

The Celtics have averaged 5.3 steals per game (69 steals/13 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Celtics have averaged 5.5 blocks per game (71 blocks/13 games) this season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Celtics have averaged 6.7 steals per game (562 steals/84 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

LA Clippers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers have averaged 5.6 blocks per game (73 blocks/13 games) this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Clippers have averaged 35.5 defensive rebounds per game (461 rebounds/13 games) this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.3

The Clippers have averaged 34.9 defensive rebounds per game (5,820 rebounds/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

The Clippers have averaged 5.0 blocks per game (479 blocks/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7


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