Boston Celtics (45-18) vs Los Angeles Lakers (40-21)
Game Info: Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 8:30 pm (TD Garden)
Betting Odds: Boston Celtics -6.5 -- Over/Under: 225.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ABC
The LA Lakers and Boston Celtics meet Saturday in NBA action at the TD Garden. Here’s an LA Lakers vs Boston Celtics Prediction. This article will include an LA Lakers vs Boston Celtics Pick.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Knicks and Pelicans, and they play the Nets, Bucks, and Nuggets next. The Lakers have won eight straight games and have won 20 of their last 24 games overall. The Lakers are the hottest team in the NBA.
The LA Lakers are averaging 113.1 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 111.2 points on 46.1 percent shooting. LeBron James is averaging 24.9 points and 8 rebounds, while Luka Doncic is averaging 22.9 points and 8.2 rebounds. Austin Reaves is the third double-digit scorer and Rui Hachimura is grabbing 5.2 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.6 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Trail Blazers and 76ers, and play the Jazz, Thunder, and Heat next. The Celtics have won 13 of their last 16 games.
The Boston Celtics are averaging 116.8 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 108.2 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 26.8 points and 8.8 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 23.2 points and 6 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 79.6 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Lakers have lost 10 of their last 11 night games at TD Garden following a home win.
- The Celtics have won seven of their last eight games following a win.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in 13 of their last 15 games following an overtime win.
- The home team has covered the spread in six of the Celtics' last seven games.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Lakers have won each of their last six games as underdogs.
- The Celtics have lost seven of their last 11 games as home favorites following a win.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six night games against Pacific Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (48.1).
- The Celtics have made the playoffs in 10 consecutive seasons - the longest active streak in the NBA
- The Lakers rank 3rd in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (34.7%).
- The Lakers rank 4th in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (4.1).
LA Lakers vs Boston Celtics Injury Report
Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, and Sam Hauser are questionable for the Celtics.
The LA Lakers will be without Maxi Kleber and Rui Hachimura. Jaxson Hayes is questionable with a knee injury.
LA Lakers vs Boston Celtics Prediction
Those who have followed along know the Celtics don’t cover these big numbers, and they’re 28-34-1 ATS on the season overall. If that wasn’t enough, how in the world are the Lakers this big of an underdog with the way they’ve played over the last two months? The Lakers are the hottest team in the league with a LeBron - Luka connection that’s getting stronger by the game. The Lakers also smoked the Celtics a little over a month ago as a 6.5-point underdog. It wouldn’t be shocking to see the Lakers win this game outright with the way they’ve been rolling. This line makes no sense to me. Give me the Lakers and the points.
Randy’s Pick Lakers +6.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
