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Jayson Tatum-led Boston Celtics are scheduled to square off against LeBron James ' Los Angeles Lakers at the TD Garden on Thursday night. In the 2023-24 NBA regular season standings, the Celtics are placed at the top in the Eastern Conference with 37 wins in 48 matches while the Lakers have managed the ninth spot in the Western Conference with a 24-25 record.
Boston, who are currently on a two-game winning streak, have lost two of their 24 home games, while L.A., who are currently on a two-game losing streak, have won seven of their 24 road games. In their last 10 respective games, the Celtics won eight times while the Lakers won five matches.
Celtics vs Lakers: Match Prediction
Celtics vs Lakers Head-To-Head:
- Boston defeated L.A. by 11 points in their previous clash this season on December 25 at the Crypto.com Arena.
- In their last 10 NBA regular season matches, the Celtics dominated the Lakers with seven victories.
- The Celtics are currently on a three-game winning streak against the Lakers.
- The Lakers last won a regular season road game against the Celtics on January 30, 2021.
BOS vs LAL Top Players:
- The Celtics feature Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porziņģis, and Derrick White as their star players.
- The Lakers feature LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves, D'Angelo Russell, and Jared Vanderbilt as their star players.
Average Quarter score: (Celtics 121-116 Lakers)
- 1st quarter: 28-32
- 2nd quarter: 30-29
- 3rd quarter: 34-27
- 4th quarter: 29-28
Lakers at Celtics: Betting Odds
Against The Spread (ATS): 11.5 points (Lakers +11.5)
Over/Under (OU): 240.5 (Under)
Prediction: Celtics 121-116 Lakers
BOS vs LAL Money Line:
- The Celtics vs Lakers money line: Celtics -650; Lakers +475.
- This season, the Celtics have lost 10 of the 46 games as favorites, while the Lakers have won six of the 19 as underdogs.
- This season, the Celtics have won one of the two games as underdogs, while the Lakers have lost 12 of the 30 as favorites.
Celtics vs Lakers Against The Spread:
- In the NBA 2023-24 regular season, the Celtics are averaging 120.4 points per game, while the Lakers are averaging 116.2 points per game.
- From their opponents this season, the Celtics are scoring 9.4 points more per game, and the Lakers are scoring 1.4 points less per game.
Celtics vs Lakers Over/Under:
- For the Lakers, LeBron James is currently leading the squad with 24.9 points per game this season, followed by Anthony Davis (24.9 ppg), D'Angelo Russell (17.1 ppg), and Austin Reaves (15.2 ppg).
- For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum is currently leading the squad with 26.9 points per game this season, followed by Jaylen Brown (22.6 ppg), Kristaps Porzingis (19.4 ppg), and Derrick White (15.8 ppg).
Celtics vs Lakers: How to Watch
When and where will the Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Lakers, NBA 2023-24 regular season match take place?
The NBA 2023-24 regular season match between the Celtics and Lakers will take place on February 1, 08:30 p.m. ET at the TD Garden (February 2 at 06:00 a.m. IST).
Where to watch the live telecast of the Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Lakers, NBA 2023-24 regular season match in India and the US?
The live telecast of the NBA 2023-24 regular season match between the Celtics and Lakers will be available on Sports 18 in India and on TNT and NBA TV in the US.
Where to watch the live stream of the Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Lakers, NBA 2023-24 regular season match in India and the US?
The NBA 2023-24 regular season match between the Celtics and Lakers can be streamed live on Jio Cinema, and NBA.com on a subscription basis in India, and on ESPN and ABC in the US.
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