Lakers vs Celtics Prediction and NBA Tips - 24 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 24, 2025, 3:09AM | 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.
With star players Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Austin Reaves, the Lakers are looking to overcome 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, along with the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's LA Lakers vs Boston NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Celtics a 69% chance of defeating the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena.
Lakers vs Celtics: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Crypto.com Arena are listed here:
- Head to Head: Lakers $3.00, Celtics $1.41
- Line: Lakers +6.5 ($1.87), Celtics -6.5 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 219 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 $3.00 and the Celtics at $1.41.
The Lakers are listed as 6.5-point underdogs against the Celtics, with odds of $1.87 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Celtics (-6.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.95.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 219 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 (+6.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 219-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Lakers vs Celtics: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Boston at $1.41 with Bet365
- Line: Lakers +6.5 at $1.87 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 219 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Lakers vs Celtics betting tips are based on world-class simulations and betting intelligence to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Lakers vs Celtics: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lakers vs Celtics at Crypto.com Arena this Friday is the Celtics winning 112-106.
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 win probabilitiestips.
Lakers vs Celtics: Player Props
Looking for Boston vs LA Lakers player props? Stats Insider uses the best information available to predict key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Anthony Davis is expected to lead the Lakers with 25 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists, while Jayson Tatum is projected to finish with 29 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for the Celtics.
Lakers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | 25 | 13 | 4 |
| LeBron James | 23 | 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 | 29 | 9 | 6 |
| Jaylen Brown | 24 | 6 | 4 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | 21 | 7 | 2 |
| Derrick White | 16 | 4 | 4 |
| Payton Pritchard | 12 | 3 | 3 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the LA Lakers vs Boston match-up.
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Lakers vs Celtics: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Lakers and Celtics at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to tip off 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 noted.
Conclusion
Our LA Lakers vs Boston 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 trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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