Los Angeles Clippers vs Boston Celtics Preview
The Celtics and Clippers are set to face off at 3:30 ET on NBCS. The Clippers will host the game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA.
The Celtics come into this non-conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 231.5 points. Check out BetCoco for Los Angeles Clippers – Boston Celtics odds
Los Angeles Clippers vs Boston Celtics Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Celtics and Clippers did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Clippers have the leg up at 2-1. The Clippers also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 201 points per game leading to an over/under record of 0-3.
- Through their last five road games, Boston has an ATS record of just 1-4. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 119 points per game.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Clippers offense has averaged 121 points per game while allowing an average of 116. Los Angeles posted an overall record of 6-4 while going 6-4 ATS.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Clippers have gone 1-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-5.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Celtics have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Boston Celtics Prediction
As the Celtics prepare to face the Clippers, they are hoping to add to their 21-6 overall record. When playing on the road, the Celtics are 7-6 compared to their 14-0 record at home.
Boston currently has an ATS record below .500, sitting at 12-13 at this point. As the favorite this season, Boston is 10-13 vs. the spread while going 2-0 as the underdog.
The over/under record for this season for the Celtics is 14-13-0. The average over/under line in their games stands at 227.3, and they have a 1.4 differential against the over/under line for this season.
Boston’s offense is coming off a good game, putting up 144 points vs. the Kings. Overall, they hit 55.4% of their shots from the field and went 20/24 from the free-throw line. Jayson Tatum is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 26.8 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Jaylen Brown brings a PPG average of 22.7 into the game.
So far this season, the Celtics defense has been performing well, ranking 3 in the NBA at 109.8 points allowed per contest.
For the season, Boston is ranked 29th in fewest fouls per game. Team’s are averaging 19.1 free-throws per game vs. the Celtics and have an overall field goal percentage of 44.7%.
Coming into today’s game against the Celtics, the Clippers are 17-11 overall and have gone 9-1 in their last ten games. In the Western Conference, they are 5th and are 2nd in the Pacific division.
Los Angeles possesses a .500 ATS record for the season, sitting at 14-14 ATS. This season, Los Angeles has a 13-9 record against the spread when they are favored, and they are 1-5 when playing as underdogs.
The Clippers have recorded an 12-16-0 in terms of their over/under record for this season. The average over/under line in their games is 229.4 and they have a -0.9 differential vs. the over/under line this season.
In their recent game, the Clippers’ offense concluded with 115 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 117 points per contest. In terms of offense, the Clippers have a season-long field goal percentage of 48%, putting them 5th in the NBA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 4th in percentage and 15th in three-pointers made.
So far, the Clippers’ defense is ranked 8 in the league at 111.5 points per contest.
When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Clippers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 52.8% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 35.1% from downtown.
In spite of being 1 point underdogs, we anticipate the Clippers winning this one 111-108.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Boston Celtics Betting Tips
- We like the Clippers on the moneyline (-103)
- The Clippers are also our pick on the spread at +1
- Our NBA model projects 219 points, and we suggest taking the under
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
- Mason Plumlee – Knee – Out
- Kawhi Leonard – Hip – Questionable
- Moussa Diabate – Hip – Out
Boston Celtics Injury Report
- Kristaps Porzingis – Ankle – Out
- Jayson Tatum – Ankle – Questionable
- Luke Kornet – Adductor – Out
- Svi Mykhailiuk – Heel – Questionable
