LA Clippers vs Boston Celtics Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Dec. 29

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Dec 29, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Celtics (25-10) are -6.5 favorites vs. the Clippers (21-15)
  • Total (Over/Under): 227.5 points
  • Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 7:30pm EST
  • Watch the game on NBCS-BOS & BSSC

The LA Clippers visit TD Garden to take on the Boston Celtics on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Boston.

The Celtics are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Clippers vs Celtics Over/Under is 227.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Clippers are 19-17 against the spread, while the Celtics are 20-14 against the spread.


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Clippers vs. Celtics Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
LA Clippers+6.5 -110O 227.5 -115+220
Boston Celtics -6.5 -110U 227.5 -115-275

Celtics vs Clippers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Thursday‘s game with 65.0% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Clippers will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 52.5% confidence.

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


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  • The LA Clippers have covered the 3Q Spread in 55 of their last 86 games (+21.16 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the Moneyline in 46 of their last 86 games (+15.05 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have covered the 4Q Spread in 28 of their last 42 away games (+12.64 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 44 of their last 74 games (+12.49 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 24 away games (+11.40 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 61 of their last 100 games (+16.37 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the Spread in 55 of their last 94 games (+15.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 27 of their last 40 games (+12.53 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the Team Total Over in 44 of their last 72 games (+12.25 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the Game Total Over in 26 of their last 40 games at home (+10.60 Units / 24% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Clippers have gone 19-17 (+0.3 Units / 0.76% ROI).

  • 21-15 against the Moneyline (+2.6 Units / 3.99% ROI)
  • 15-21 against the Over for game total points (-8.1 Units / -20.45% ROI)
  • 21-15 against the Under for game total points (+4.5 Units / 11.36% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 20-14 (+4.6 Units / 11.98% ROI).

  • 25-10 against the Moneyline (-7.8 Units / -6.69% ROI)
  • 18-17 against the Over for game total points (-0.7 Units / -1.82% ROI)
  • 17-18 against the Under for game total points (-2.8 Units / -7.27% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 39 of their last 100 games (-30.30 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Team Total Under in 28 of their last 72 games (-22.60 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 42 games at home (-22.10 Units / -13% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 75 games (-21.54 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 42 of their last 80 games (-18.91 Units / -15% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 29 of their last 84 games (-36.65 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only covered the 2Q Spread in 30 of their last 83 games (-28.73 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 34 of their last 84 games (-18.65 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 36 of their last 85 games (-17.25 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 35 of their last 81 games (-16.12 Units / -17% ROI)

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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

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

Injury Report: Celtics vs. ClippersThursday‘s Game, Dec. 29

  • Danilo Gallinari (Celtics): The Celtics announced that Gallinari tore his ACL in his left knee. There is no timetable for his return.
  • LA Clippers – No Injuries Reported

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 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 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

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


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