Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Clippers Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [12/23/2023]

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Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Clippers Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks  [12/23/2023]

The Los Angeles Clippers and Boston Celtics will lock horns in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, starting at 3:30PM ET.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Saturday's Celtics vs. Clippers matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Celtics vs. Clippers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used trusted machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the outcome of Saturday's NBA matchup between the Celtics and Clippers 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NBA predictions.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Celtics a 67% chance of beating the Clippers, and our predicted final score has the Celtics winning 117-112.

According to our model, the Celtics (-4.5) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 231.5 points has a 53% chance of going under.

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Celtics vs. Clippers Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type Celtics Clippers
Spread -4.5 (-110) +4.5 (-110)
Moneyline -176 +155
Total o231.5 (-115) u231.5 (-105)
  • The Clippers are listed as +4.5 underdogs against the Celtics, with -110 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
  • For the favored Celtics (-4.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -110.
  • BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Clippers at +155, which means you can bet $100 to profit $155, earning a total payout of $255, if they win.
  • On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Celtics at -176, where you can risk $176 to win $100 for a total payout of $276 if they come out on top.
  • The Over/Under sits at 231.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, as well as the best odds for the Under at -105.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check all of the online sports betting sites available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

Celtics vs. Clippers Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type Our Pick Best Odds
Spread Celtics -4.5 -110
Moneyline Celtics -176
Total Under 231.5 -105

 

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Celtics vs. Clippers Player Props

Betting on Celtics vs. Clippers NBA player props? We uss the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Crypto.com Arena.

Jayson Tatum is expected to step up for the Celtics with 27 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists, while Paul George is projected to have 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the Clippers.

Celtics Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Celtics:

Player PTS REB AST 3PM
Jayson Tatum 27 9 4 3
Jaylen Brown 22 5 3 2
Jrue Holiday 17 6 7 2
Derrick White 16 4 4 3
Sam Hauser 10 3 1 3

Clippers Prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Clippers:

Player PTS REB AST 3PM
Paul George 24 6 4 3
James Harden 16 6 8 3
Norman Powell 13 2 1 2
Russell Westbrook 13 5 5 1
Ivica Zubac 12 9 1 0

For more help with your NBA prop betting, check out the best NBA trends for today's games.

Don't forget, our model updates often, so check this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of the Celtics vs. Clippers on Saturday December 23, 2023.

Celtics vs. Clippers Game Information

Saturday's matchup between the Clippers and Celtics at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to commence at 3:30PM ET.

 

Our full betting coverage of Celtics vs. Clippers includes pregame predictions, betting picks, and live win probabilities.

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Conclusion

This preview article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate updates on Saturday's Celtics vs. Clippers contest, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control are performed to ensure the content meets our editorial standards.

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