Lakers vs Celtics Prediction and NBA Tips - 24 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 23, 2025, 4:57AM | Published: Jan 23, 2025, 1:21AM
The Los Angeles Lakers will sqaure off with the favoured Boston Celtics in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Friday, starting at 2:00pm AEDT.
Led by star players Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Austin Reaves, the Lakers are aiming to beat a Celtics line-up that includes Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Lakers vs Celtics game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's LA Lakers vs Boston NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Celtics a 68% chance of defeating the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena.
Lakers vs Celtics: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Crypto.com Arena are listed below:
- Head to Head: Lakers $3.05, Celtics $1.40
- Line: Lakers +6 ($1.91), Celtics -6 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 222 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 Lakers at $3.05 and the Celtics at $1.40.
The Lakers are 6-point underdogs against the Celtics, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Celtics (-6) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 222 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Lakers (+6) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 222-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Lakers vs Celtics: Best Bets
- Head to Head: LA Lakers at $3.05 with Bet365
- Line: Lakers +6 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 222 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Lakers vs Celtics predictions are based on complex simulations and wagering intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Celtics have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Lakers to win is our recommended option because of the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is crucial to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
Lakers vs Celtics: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lakers vs Celtics at Crypto.com Arena this Friday is the Celtics winning 113-108.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the LA Lakers vs Boston game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.
Lakers vs Celtics: Player Props
Looking for Boston vs LA Lakers player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Anthony Davis is expected to step up for the Lakers with 25 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists, while Jayson Tatum is projected to have 28 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the Celtics.
Lakers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | 25 | 12 | 4 |
| LeBron James | 22 | 7 | 8 |
| Austin Reaves | 17 | 4 | 6 |
| Rui Hachimura | 11 | 5 | 2 |
| Max Christie | 10 | 3 | 2 |
Celtics Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 28 | 9 | 5 |
| Jaylen Brown | 24 | 6 | 4 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | 20 | 7 | 2 |
| Derrick White | 15 | 4 | 4 |
| Jrue Holiday | 12 | 4 | 4 |
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the LA Lakers vs Boston match-up.
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Lakers vs Celtics: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Lakers and Celtics at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to start at 2:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics
- Date: Friday 24 January 2025
- Time: 2:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our LA Lakers vs Boston predictions have been made thanks to 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, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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