| MATCHUP | Boston Celtics | Los Angeles Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 36-19 | 34-21 |
| Spread | -1.5 -115 | +1.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | -130 | +110 |
| Total | Over 227.5 (-115) | Under 227.5 (-105) |
| Where | crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA | |
| When | Sunday, February 22, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:30 PM EST | |
| TV | NBC | |
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Bulls and Warriors, and they play the Suns next. The Celtics have won 11 of their last 15 games.
The Boston Celtics are averaging 115.3 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 108.4 points on 44.4 percent shooting. Jaylen Brown is averaging 29.3 points and 6.9 rebounds, while Derrick White is averaging 17.2 points and 4.4 rebounds. Payton Pritchard is the third double-digit scorer, and Nikola Vucevic is grabbing 9.7 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.4 rebounds per game.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Mavericks and Clippers, and they play the Magic next. The Lakers have won 10 of their last 15 games.
The LA Lakers are averaging 116 points on 50 percent shooting and allowing 116.1 points on 48.6 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 32.8 points and 7.8 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 25.4 points and 5 rebounds. LeBron James is the third double-digit scorer, and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 8.5 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Lakers have won each of their last 10 Sunday home games.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last four home games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The favorites have won each of the Lakers’ last 16 games.
- The Lakers have lost each of their last seven games as underdogs following a win.
- The favorites have covered the spread in 15 of the Lakers’ last 16 games.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as underdogs following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Lakers’ last eight games as home underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Celtics’ last seven games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- Deandre Ayton is the only player to have made 10+ field goals without a miss in a game this season.
- Rui Hachimura ranks 6th amongst qualified players for 3P% (44.5%) this season.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Jaylen Brown ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for points per game (29.2) this season.
- Neemias Queta ranks 2nd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FG% (64.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Lakers rank 1st in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (26.9).
- The Lakers rank 1st in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (25.9).
- The Celtics rank 30th in the league for free throws made per game this season (14.4).
- The Celtics rank 30th in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (18.2).
Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
The Lakers don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
The Celtics will be without Jayson Tatum.
Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
The Celtics are playing the better and more consistent ball, and they’re 31-23-1 ATS on the season. While the Lakers are at home with not a single player on their injury report, they’re 0-10 SU and ATS in their last 10 games as an underdog. The Lakers haven’t covered as a dog since December 14. There’s a telling trend. I have to lay the bucket with the Celtics on the road.