The Boston Celtics VS Los Angeles Lakers game promises to be one of the most thrilling games any NBA fan can watch, even if it features two teams that have been on different paths for most of this season.
Tonight’s matchup which is the first clash of the season between the Celtics and Lakers will entertain fans from start to finish. And they have the Celtics’ 122-118 overtime score to thank.
Without any more delays, MatchPlug brings you the best NBA Predictions Tonight and expert analysis for the game between the Celtics and Lakers.
Predictions and Betting Preview for Boston Celtics VS Los Angeles Lakers NBA Regular Season Game
- Venue: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts.
- When: Saturday, January 28th, 2023
- Time: 17:30 GMT
- Teams to play: Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers
- NBA Picks: UNDER 59.5
Odds as seen on 1XBet and BetMGM.
Betting On The Boston Celtics
Season Record: 35-14
- 1XBet Spread: -7.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 1.4
- 1XBet Over/Under: Under 59.5
- BetMGM Spread: -7.5
- BetMGM Moneyline: 1.34
- BetMGM Over/Under: Under 236.5
The Boston Celtics dominate the Eastern Conference, but with some injuries reducing their performance, things are complicated with the team. They lost 2 of their last 3 games, scoring lower than 100 points in each loss.
However, Boston playing at their home court should give that boost in confidence they need for this game, especially with their 18-5 home record and an impressive average of 121.9 points scored per game. On defense, they have an average of 112.6 points allowed.
For Boston to play at its best, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown must pull their weight. Both starts have averaged 31.0 and 26.9 points each this campaign.
Betting On The Los Angeles Lakers
Season Record: 23-26
- 1XBet Spread: +7.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 3.6
- 1XBet Over/Under: Over 59.5
- BetMGM Spread: +7.5
- BetMGM Moneyline: 3.30
- BetMGM Over/Under: Over 236.5
Despite being ridden with inconsistency, the Los Angeles Lakers still have their feet rooted deeply in the battle for a spot in the playoffs, they are just 1.0 game away from it. The Lakers’ outlook is becoming more apparent now that Anthony Davis has returned from his foot injury.
Davis resurfaced last Wednesday after spending more than a month on the sidelines in the Lakers’ 104-113 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. The power forward recorded a double-double of 21 points and 12 rebounds in 26:12 minutes of play, while LeBron James contributed 20 points and 11 assists.
Read: LeBron James Emerges First Player To Score 40 Against All 30 Teams
Offensively, Los Angeles has one of the best teams in the league, with an average of 117.0 points scored per game, a performance that is likely to improve with Davis’ return; he has averaged 27.2 points scored per game this campaign.
MatchPlug Prediction
The Boston Celtics have revealed their weakness in defense, even if they’ve had a fantastic season and great offensive power. This shortcoming will be exploited by the Lakers which are one of the best teams on offense and with Davis returning, have once again become a team to be feared.
But, the Lakers have played poorly on their side of the court, particularly on road matches, where they recorded 121.1 points allowed per game. This is something they should improve on if they hope to stand a chance against the Celtics’ deadly offensive players, Tatum and Brown.
With James, Davis, Tatum, and Brown, gracing the court, tonight’s matchup will have many key players on offense, making two defenses that often allow too many points suffer, thereby causing a score with numerous points.
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