Lakers vs Celtics Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 1

  • The Celtics are -11.5 favorites vs. the Lakers
  • Total (Over/Under): 241.5 points
  • Watch the game on TNT | SPEC

The Los Angeles Lakers visit TD Garden to take on the Boston Celtics on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Boston, MA.

The Celtics are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -14.5 (-115).

The Lakers vs Celtics Over/Under is 238.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Lakers are 22-28 against the spread, while the Celtics are 23-23 against the spread.


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Lakers vs. Celtics Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Los Angeles Lakers+14.5 -105O 238.5 -110+825
Boston Celtics -14.5 -115U 238.5 -120-1400

Celtics vs Lakers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Thursday‘s game with 87.2% confidence, factoring in recent team & player performances for the Lakers and Celtics, plus player injuries and defensive & offensive matchups.

Celtics vs Lakers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Celtics will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 53.7% confidence.


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  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Game Total Over in 30 of their last 40 away games (+19.00 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 34 away games (+17.20 Units / 46% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 27 of their last 36 away games (+17.15 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 44 of their last 69 games (+16.40 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 51 of their last 85 games (+13.70 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 63 of their last 97 games (+28.55 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 74 of their last 97 games (+24.60 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 24 games at home (+16.70 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 37 of their last 49 games at home (+15.70 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 2Q Spread in 33 of their last 49 games at home (+15.40 Units / 28% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 22-28 (-8.85 Units / -16.06% ROI).

  • 25-25 against the Moneyline (-5.8 Units / -6.45% ROI)
  • 28-22 against the Over for game total points (+3.8 Units / 6.92% ROI)
  • 22-28 against the Under for game total points (-8.85 Units / -16.08% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 23-23 (-2.25 Units / -4.26% ROI).

  • 37-11 against the Moneyline (+15.05 Units / 7.64% ROI)
  • 24-24 against the Over for game total points (-2.4 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 24-24 against the Under for game total points (-2.4 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 41 of their last 99 games (-23.05 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 34 of their last 71 games (-22.60 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only covered the 3Q Spread in 27 of their last 71 games (-21.70 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 43 of their last 99 games (-20.15 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 42 of their last 98 games (-18.40 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 37 of their last 87 games (-27.35 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 69 games (-23.40 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 45 away games (-23.20 Units / -47% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 35 of their last 83 games (-22.55 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 1H Spread in 38 of their last 92 games (-21.65 Units / -21% ROI)

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

The Lakers are 10-14 (.417) when they lose the turnover margin this season — 10th-worst in the NBA. The Celtics have averaged 12.5 turnovers per game this season — T-4th-lowest in the NBA.

The Lakers were 20-16 (.556) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .466

The Lakers are 11-19 (.367) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points this season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .441

The Lakers were 17-26 (.395) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points last season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .442

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

The Celtics are 19-1 (.950) when shooting 40% or better from three this season — best in the NBA. The Lakers have allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three this season — T-8th-worst in the NBA.

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 12-1 (.923) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .588

The Celtics were 44-17 (.721) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .491

Injury Report: Celtics vs. LakersThursday‘s Game, Feb. 1

  • Luke Kornet (Boston Celtics): Hamstring, Game Time Decision
  • Kristaps Porzingis (Boston Celtics): Ankle, Game Time Decision
  • Gabe Vincent (Los Angeles Lakers): Knee, Out
  • LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers): Ankle, Game Time Decision
  • Cam Reddish (Los Angeles Lakers): Ankle, Out

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (304 assists/ 149 TOs) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.6

The Lakers have averaged 4.3 second chance points per game (212 points/49 games) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1

The Lakers have averaged 17.2 fast break points per game (1,116 points/65 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.7

The Lakers have averaged 10.2 second chance points per game (499 points/49 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.0

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

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 made 777 three-pointers this season — most among NBA teams

The Celtics have made 16.2 three-pointers per game this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

The Celtics have a TS% of 56% in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers averaged 38.0 defensive rebounds per game (3,116 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers have averaged 36.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,807 rebounds/49 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Lakers have averaged 37.6 defensive rebounds per game (4,923 rebounds/131 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers averaged 6.4 steals per game (526 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have averaged 38.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,857 rebounds/48 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 averaged 38.2 defensive rebounds per game (4,969 rebounds/130 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics have averaged 6.5 blocks per game (312 blocks/48 games) this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2


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