Lakers vs. Celtics Predictions and Odds - Nov 19, 2021

The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers meet in the NBA at TD Garden on Friday, starting at 7:30 PM EST.

Dimers' best betting picks for Lakers vs. Celtics, as well as game predictions and best odds, are featured below.

Who will win Lakers vs. Celtics?

Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Lakers-Celtics game 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Celtics a 53% chance of getting the W against the Lakers.

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Lakers vs. Celtics Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Celtics are -1.5 favorites against the Lakers, with -105 at BetMGM the best odds available.

For the underdog Lakers (+1.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds on offer at -115.

In a sign of how close this game is expected to be, both the Celtics and Lakers are at minus-money betting odds to win Friday's game.

FanDuel Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Celtics at -108, which means you can risk $108 to win $100, for a total payout of $208, if they get the W.

On the other hand, PointsBet has the best moneyline odds for the Lakers at -105, where you can risk $105 to win $100, for a total payout of $205, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 214.5 with PointsBet, which has the best odds for the Over at -105, while BetMGM has the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Celtics (-1.5) are a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 214.5-point Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Lakers vs. Celtics

• Spread: Celtics -1.5 at -105 with BetMGM (53% probability)
• Moneyline: Lakers Win at -105 with PointsBet (6.2% edge) 🔥
• Over/Under: Over 214.5 at -105 with PointsBet (50% probability)

Any time you see a 🔥, you know you've found one of Dimers' best free picks of the day across any sport.

While the Celtics are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Lakers moneyline is the best option because of the 6.2% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Lakers vs. Celtics Score Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for LA Lakers vs. Boston at TD Garden on Friday has the Celtics winning 107-106.

Dimers has full betting coverage of Friday's Lakers-Celtics game, including pre-game predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Lakers vs. Celtics Player Props

Betting on Lakers vs. Celtics prop bets and player prop picks? DimersBOT uses the best information available to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.

Anthony Davis is expected to lead the Lakers with 24 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists, while Jayson Tatum is projected to have 24 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists for the Celtics.

Lakers Projected Box Score

• Anthony Davis: 24 PTS, 9 REB, 3 AST
• LeBron James: 24 PTS, 6 REB, 7 AST
• Russell Westbrook: 19 PTS, 11 REB, 9 AST
• Talen Horton-Tucker: 14 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST
• Carmelo Anthony: 13 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST

Celtics Projected Box Score

• Jayson Tatum: 24 PTS, 7 REB, 3 AST
• Al Horford: 17 PTS, 8 REB, 4 AST
• Dennis Schroder: 17 PTS, 4 REB, 7 AST
• Marcus Smart: 12 PTS, 5 REB, 7 AST
• Josh Richardson: 11 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so refresh this article for any changes ahead of Lakers vs. Celtics on Friday November 19, 2021.

Lakers vs. Celtics 2021 Game Info

When do the Celtics play the Lakers?

• Date: Friday November 19, 2021
• Time: 7:30 PM EST / 4:30 PM PST
• Venue: TD Garden

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