Clippers vs Celtics Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 27

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 27, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Celtics are -7.5 favorites vs. the Clippers
  • Total (Over/Under): 232.5 points
  • Watch the game on NBSB | BSSC

The Los Angeles Clippers visit TD Garden to take on the Boston Celtics on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Boston, MA.

The Celtics are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-105).

The Clippers vs Celtics Over/Under is 232.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Clippers are against the spread, while the Celtics are 23-20 against the spread.


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Clippers vs. Celtics Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Los Angeles Clippers+7.5 -115O 232.5 -115+240
Boston Celtics -7.5 -105U 232.5 -105-300

Celtics vs Clippers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Saturday‘s game with 75.0% confidence, factoring in recent team & player performances for the Clippers and Celtics, plus player injuries and defensive & offensive matchups.

Celtics vs Clippers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Clippers will cover the spread for Saturday‘s game with 52.0% confidence.


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  • The LA Clippers have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 49 of their last 76 games (+18.85 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 49 of their last 77 games (+17.95 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 49 of their last 79 games (+16.20 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 25 games (+16.10 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 35 away games (+15.45 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 62 of their last 94 games (+29.85 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 73 of their last 94 games (+28.05 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 21 games at home (+17.25 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 2Q Spread in 32 of their last 46 games at home (+16.50 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 35 of their last 46 games at home (+15.30 Units / 17% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Clippers have gone ( Units / ROI).

  • Away Moneyline Record against the Moneyline (Away ML Units Units / Away ML ROI ROI)
  • Away Record Over against the Over for game total points (Away Over Units Units / Away Over ROI ROI)
  • Away Under Record against the Under for game total points (Away Under Units Units / Away Under ROI ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 23-20 (+1.05 Units / 2.12% ROI).

  • 35-10 against the Moneyline (+15.6 Units / 8.3% ROI)
  • 23-22 against the Over for game total points (-1.2 Units / -2.42% ROI)
  • 22-23 against the Under for game total points (-3.3 Units / -6.67% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 39 of their last 97 games (-25.15 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 41 of their last 96 games (-21.05 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only covered the 3Q Spread in 26 of their last 68 games (-20.50 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 33 of their last 68 games (-20.35 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 42 of their last 97 games (-17.30 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 27 of their last 76 games (-28.40 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 79 games (-27.25 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 79 games (-23.45 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the Team Total Under in 32 of their last 75 games (-17.55 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 13 of their last 38 games (-14.35 Units / -35% ROI)

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Los Angeles Clippers: Keys to the Game vs. the Boston Celtics

The Clippers are 21-5 (.808) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .553

The Clippers are 16-6 (.727) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points this season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .556

The Clippers are 6-1 (.857) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

The Clippers are 18-4 (.818) when shooting 40% or better from three this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .670

Boston Celtics: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Clippers

The Celtics are 27-6 (.818) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .566

The Celtics were 31-1 (.969) when shooting 40% or better from three last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .702

The Celtics were 22-1 (.957) when shooting 50% or better from the field last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .733

The Celtics are 21-5 (.808) when scoring 15 or more second chance points this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .555

Injury Report: Celtics vs. ClippersSaturday‘s Game, Jan. 27

  • Kristaps Porzingis (Boston Celtics): Calf, Game Time Decision
  • Mason Plumlee (Los Angeles Clippers): Knee, Out
  • Brandon Boston Jr. (Los Angeles Clippers): Quadriceps, Out

Los Angeles Clippers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers are shooting 40% from three (566/1,422) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Clippers have averaged 8.6 fast break points per game (371 points/43 games) in the first half this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Clippers are shooting 50% (1,861/3,753) this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Clippers averaged 45.5 points in the paint per game (3,732 points/82 games) last season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 50.5

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have made 16.3 three-pointers per game this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

The Celtics had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (1,087 assists/ 527 TOs) on the road last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Celtics have an eFG% of 60% in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

The Celtics made 16.0 three-pointers per game last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

Los Angeles Clippers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers averaged 35.9 defensive rebounds per game (2,946 rebounds/82 games) last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Clippers have averaged 8.0 steals per game (345 steals/43 games) this season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Clippers averaged 4.4 blocks per game (364 blocks/82 games) last season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Clippers allowed 14.6 fast break points per game (1,195 points/82 games) last season — 10th highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.0

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have averaged 38.3 defensive rebounds per game (4,861 rebounds/127 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics have averaged 38.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,749 rebounds/45 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Celtics averaged 38.0 defensive rebounds per game (3,112 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics have allowed an average of 1.20 points per shot (4,977 points/4,148 shots) this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.30


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