LA Clippers vs Boston Celtics Prediction 11/16/2025 Today’s NBA Picks

The Los Angeles Clippers and the Boston Celtics do battle at the TD Garden on Sunday afternoon. Here’s a LA Clippers vs Boston Celtics Prediction. This article will include a LA Clippers vs Boston Celtics Pick.

Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview 

The Los Angeles Clippers have been struggling lately as they were on a six-game losing streak before they snapped out of it with a much-needed 133-127 double overtime win over the Mavericks on Friday. James Harden led the team with a triple-double of 41 points with 14 rebounds and 11 assists, Ivica Zubac added 27 points with 11 rebounds on 11 of 15 shooting while Bogdan Bogdanovic provided the spark off the bench with 21 points on eight of 14 shooting.

As a team, the Clippers shot 47 percent from the field and 13 of 42 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in trouble when they squandered a 15-point lead to allow the Mavericks to extend the game into overtime. Fortunately, the Clippers regrouped and opened the second overtime period on a crucial 8-2 run to slip away with the gritty road win.

Boston Celtics Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics have been in decent form as they’ve won three of their past five games overall and they will be eager to stay hot after making light work of the Grizzlies in a 131-95 win on Wednesday. Payton Pritchard led the team with 24 points, six rebounds and nine assists, Derrick White added 20 points on six of 11 shooting while Jaylen Brown tallied 19 points with six rebounds and six assists.

As a team, the Celtics shot 51 percent from the field and 21 of 51 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates with 67 points in the first half. They just never took their foot off the gas to earn their biggest win of the season so far. 

Why the Boston Celtics will win

• The Celtics have won each of their last 10 home games against the Clippers following a home win.
• The Clippers have lost each of their six previous games at TD Garden following an overtime win.
• The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games following a win.
• The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last four games against Pacific Division opponents.

Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win

• The Clippers have won each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
• The Celtics have lost three of their last four games as favorites following a win.
• The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games following a home win.
• The road team has covered the spread in seven of the Clippers’ last eight games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Clippers’ last six road games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
• Eleven of the Celtics’ last 12 day games at TD Garden have gone UNDER the total points line.

LA Clippers vs Boston Celtics Prediction

The Clippers are still shorthanded with Bradley Beal and Kawhi Leonard both out, while the Celtics have ruled out Jayson Tatum once again. The Clippers are coming into this one fresh off a dramatic double overtime win, but it’s hard to get too excited about beating the slumping Mavericks. In contrast, the Celtics have been on a nice run and they just smashed the Grizzlies in a merciless win and they should be well-rested as they haven’t played since Wednesday. I don’t really trust the Celtics on the road, but they are tough to beat at home, so that’s where I am leaning in this contest.

Peter Tran's Pick: Boston -4.5