Celtics vs Lakers Prediction and NBA Tips - 9 March 2025
Last updated: Mar 9, 2025, 1:40AM | Published: Mar 8, 2025, 3:05PM
The Boston Celtics will face the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA action at TD Garden on Sunday, starting at 12:30pm AEDT.
Led by star players Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, the Celtics are up against a Lakers side that includes Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Celtics vs Lakers game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Boston vs LA Lakers NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Celtics a 70% chance of winning against the Lakers at TD Garden.
Celtics vs Lakers: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at TD Garden are shown below:
- Head to Head: Celtics $1.40, Lakers $3.05
- Line: Celtics -6.5 ($1.95), Lakers +6.5 ($1.87)
- Total (Over/Under 225.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Celtics at $1.40 and the Lakers at $3.05.
The Celtics are 6.5-point favourites against the Lakers, with odds of $1.95 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Lakers (+6.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.87.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 225.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Lakers (+6.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 225.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Celtics vs Lakers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Boston at $1.40 with Bet365
- Line: Lakers +6.5 at $1.87 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 225.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Celtics vs Lakers betting tips are based on detailed simulations and wagering experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Celtics vs Lakers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Celtics vs Lakers at TD Garden this Sunday is the Celtics winning 115-109.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Boston vs LA Lakers game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Celtics vs Lakers prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the Boston vs LA Lakers match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips on every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Celtics vs Lakers: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Celtics and Lakers at TD Garden is scheduled to tip off at 12:30pm AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Date: Sunday 9 March 2025
- Time: 12:30pm AEDT
- Venue: TD Garden
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
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 expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
If you choose to use our predictions for betting purposes, it's important that you gamble responsibly and manage your finances effectively. For free and confidential support, call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.
More on NBA
Stats Insider is your home for betting on the NBA in Australia, with the latest NBA betting news, predictions for every NBA game, and futures odds for the NBA.
