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 full 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 statistical analysis to simulate the result of Thursday's NBA game between the Lakers and Celtics 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NBA picks.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Celtics an 86% chance of defeating the Lakers, and our predicted final score has the Celtics winning 124-111.

According to our model, the Lakers (+14.5) have a 57% chance of covering the spread, while the 238.5-point Over/Under has a 56% 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	+14.5 (-105)	-14.5 (-115)
Moneyline	+870	-1400
Total	o238.5 (-120)	u238.5 (-110)

• The Celtics are -14.5 favorites against the Lakers, with -115 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Lakers (+14.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on the market at -105.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Celtics at -1400. That means you can risk $1,400 to win $100 for a total payout of $1,500 if they get the W.
• FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lakers at +870, where you can put down $100 to profit $870, earning a total payout of $970 if they win.
• The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 238.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

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

As always, make sure you check all of the sportsbooks that are available 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 +14.5	-105 🔥
Moneyline	Lakers	+870
Total	Under 238.5	-110

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

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

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Lakers vs. Celtics Player Props

Betting on Lakers vs. Celtics NBA player props? We uss the best information available to project individual points, assists, rebounds and three-pointers for each team.

D'Angelo Russell is expected to step up for the Lakers with 22 points, 4 rebounds and 7 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
D'Angelo Russell	22	4	7	4
Austin Reaves	16	5	6	2
Rui Hachimura	12	4	1	1
Christian Wood	9	6	2	1
Taurean Prince	8	2	2	2

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

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Don't forget, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page 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 commence 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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