Celtics vs Lakers Prediction and NBA Tips - 2 February 2024
Last updated: Feb 2, 2024, 12:45AM | Published: Jan 31, 2024, 10:32PM
The Boston Celtics will sqaure off with the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA action at TD Garden on Friday, beginning at 11:30am AEDT.
With star players Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis, the Celtics are aiming to beat a Lakers side that includes D'Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Celtics vs Lakers game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Celtics vs Lakers
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Boston-LA Lakers NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Celtics an 86% chance of winning against the Lakers at TD Garden.
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Celtics vs Lakers: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at TD Garden are listed here:
- Head to Head: Celtics $1.09, Lakers $11.50
- Line: Celtics -15.5 ($2.06), Lakers +15.5 ($1.92)
- Total (Over/Under 238.5 Points): Over $1.97, Under $2.02
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Celtics at $1.09 and the Lakers at $11.50.
The Celtics are listed as 15.5-point favourites against the Lakers, with odds of $2.06 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Lakers (+15.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.92.
The Over/Under for Celtics vs Lakers sits at 238.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.97 and odds for the Under at $2.02.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Lakers (+15.5) have a 57% chance of covering the line, while the 238.5-point Over/Under has a 56% chance of staying Under.
The best site to place a bet on the Celtics vs Lakers game is Betfair, where you are able to wager against other sports fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Celtics vs Lakers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: LA Lakers at $11.50 with Betfair (5.1% edge) 🔥
- Line: Lakers +15.5 at $1.92 with Betfair (57% probability) 🔥
- Total Points: Under 238.5 at $2.02 with Betfair (56% probability) 🔥
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Celtics vs Lakers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Celtics vs Lakers at TD Garden this Friday has the Celtics winning 124-111.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Celtics vs Lakers: Player Props
Player props are a great way to bet on Celtics vs Lakers without necessarily betting on the outcome of Friday's game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best data available to predict key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Jayson Tatum is expected to lead the Celtics with 27 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists, while D'Angelo Russell is projected to have 22 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists for the Lakers.
Celtics Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Jaylen Brown | 23 | 6 | 4 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | 23 | 6 | 3 |
| Derrick White | 18 | 4 | 5 |
| Jrue Holiday | 15 | 6 | 5 |
Lakers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| D'Angelo Russell | 22 | 4 | 7 |
| Austin Reaves | 16 | 5 | 6 |
| Rui Hachimura | 12 | 4 | 1 |
| Christian Wood | 9 | 6 | 2 |
| Taurean Prince | 8 | 2 | 2 |
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Boston vs LA Lakers match-up at TD Garden.
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Celtics vs Lakers: Preview
The NBA game between the Celtics and Lakers at TD Garden is scheduled to tip off at 11:30am AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Date: Friday 2 February 2024
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: TD Garden
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Boston vs LA Lakers predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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