Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [2/1/2024]

The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers are scheduled to meet in NBA action at TD Garden on Thursday, with tipoff at 7:30PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive betting preview for Thursday's Lakers vs. Celtics matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

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

We have used advanced machine learning and statistics to simulate the outcome of Thursday's NBA game between the Lakers and Celtics 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NBA picks.

Our famous predictive analytics model gives the Celtics a 79% chance of defeating the Lakers, and our predicted final score has the Celtics winning 123-114.

According to our model, the Lakers (+10.5) have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 239.5 points has a 55% chance of going under.

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Lakers vs. Celtics Odds

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

Bet Type	Lakers	Celtics
Spread	+10.5 (-110)	-10.5 (-110)
Moneyline	+460	-550
Total	o239.5 (-115)	u239.5 (-105)

• The Celtics are listed as -10.5 favorites against the Lakers, with -110 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Lakers (+10.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -110.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Celtics at -550, which means you can risk $550 to win $100 for a total payout of $650 if they get the W.
• FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lakers at +460, where you can put down $100 to profit $460, earning a total payout of $560 if they win.
• The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 239.5 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 the sports betting sites you have access to in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

Lakers vs. Celtics Picks

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

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Lakers +10.5	-110
Moneyline	Lakers	+460
Total	Under 239.5	-105

While the Celtics are more likely to win the game, taking the Lakers moneyline is the best option because of the 3.5% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

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Lakers vs. Celtics Player Props

NBA player props are a great way to wager on Thursday's Lakers vs. Celtics matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome.

We have crunched the numbers to project individual points, assists, rebounds and three-pointers for each team.

LeBron James is expected to lead the Lakers with 24 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists, while Jayson Tatum is projected to finish with 27 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the Celtics.

Lakers Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Lakers:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
LeBron James	24	8	8	2
Anthony Davis	24	12	4	0
D'Angelo Russell	21	3	7	3
Austin Reaves	15	5	5	2
Rui Hachimura	10	3	1	1

Celtics Prediction

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

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Jayson Tatum	27	9	5	3
Jaylen Brown	23	6	4	2
Kristaps Porzingis	23	6	3	3
Derrick White	18	4	5	3
Jrue Holiday	15	6	5	3

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

Remember, our model updates regularly, so check this article for the latest betting insights before the Lakers vs. Celtics on Thursday February 1, 2024.

Lakers vs. Celtics Game Information

Thursday's matchup between the Celtics and Lakers at TD Garden is scheduled to begin at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics
• Date: Thursday February 1, 2024
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: TD Garden

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Conclusion

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