Lakers vs Celtics Prediction and NBA Tips - 26 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 25, 2023, 10:09PM | Published: Dec 11, 2023, 10:01PM
The Los Angeles Lakers will square off with the Boston Celtics in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday, commencing at 9:00am AEDT.
With the likes of LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves, the Lakers are aiming to beat a Celtics team that includes Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis and Jaylen Brown.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Lakers vs Celtics game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Lakers vs Celtics
Using detailed machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Tuesday's LA Lakers-Boston NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Celtics a 68% chance of winning against the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena.
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Lakers vs Celtics: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's NBA game at Crypto.com Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Lakers $2.68, Celtics $1.58
- Line: Lakers +5 ($1.94), Celtics -5 ($2.00)
- Total (Over/Under 234.5 Points): Over $1.97, Under $1.97
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 Lakers at $2.68 and the Celtics at $1.58.
The Lakers are listed as 5-point underdogs against the Celtics, with odds of $1.94 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the favourite Celtics (-5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.00.
The Over/Under for Lakers vs Celtics sits at 234.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.97 and odds for the Under at $1.97.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Celtics (-5) have a 51% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 234.5 points has a 54% chance of staying Under.
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Lakers vs Celtics: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Boston at $1.58 with Betfair (68% probability)
- Line: Celtics -5 at $2.00 with Betfair (51% probability)
- Total Points: Under 234.5 at $1.97 with Betfair (54% probability)
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Lakers vs Celtics: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lakers vs Celtics at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday has the Celtics winning 119-113.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Lakers vs Celtics: Player Props
Betting on Boston vs LA Lakers player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Crypto.com Arena.
LeBron James is expected to lead the Lakers with 27 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists, while Jayson Tatum is projected to finish with 24 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the Celtics.
Lakers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | 27 | 9 | 7 |
| Anthony Davis | 22 | 13 | 3 |
| Austin Reaves | 14 | 4 | 4 |
| D'Angelo Russell | 13 | 2 | 4 |
| Rui Hachimura | 11 | 4 | 1 |
Celtics Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 24 | 9 | 4 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | 24 | 6 | 3 |
| Jaylen Brown | 21 | 5 | 3 |
| Jrue Holiday | 18 | 7 | 6 |
| Derrick White | 14 | 4 | 4 |
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Lakers vs Celtics: Preview
The NBA game between the Lakers and Celtics at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to start at 9:00am AEDT on Tuesday.
- Teams: Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics
- Date: Tuesday 26 December 2023
- Time: 9:00am AEDT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our LA Lakers vs Boston predictions have been made based on 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 trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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