Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics NBA Predictions Picks and Odds 01/23/25

On Thursday(01/23), the Los Angeles Lakers(23-18) will challenge the Boston Celtics(30-13) in an NBA Regular-Season affair. The Lakers are 6th in the Western Conference, whereas the Celtics are second in the East. Know about the analysis and predictions related to this inter-conference affair here.

Where to watch Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics

When and where can you catch this exciting NBA game? Here is information about the list of broadcasters.

Date: 01/23
Time: 7:00 PM (PT)
Location: Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles, California)
Where to watch: The match is available via the NBA League Pass.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics Preview

The Lakers are struggling against top-quality times

The Lakers enter the contest after a 23-point win against the Washington Wizards as Anthony Davis erupted for 29 points and 16 rebounds. They have won three of their last four games, but these wins have been against struggling squads. The team hasn’t done so well against elite teams, as their lack of depth has been exposed repeatedly. At any rate, the Lakers still have the power duo of AD and LeBron James while Austin Reaves has become a dependable scorer and playmaker. However, the team needs to show more effort against playoff-bound teams.

The Celtics haven’t played their best ball yet

The Celtics will come into the back-to-back affair after a match-up against the Clippers. They began the season with a 16-3 record but have derailed since then. They are on a record-breaking pace in terms of three points, with almost 50 attempts, but a conversion rate of around 36% is inferior to about 39% from deep last season. Thus, the team can be overly reliant on the three-ball which can take the steam away from their offense. Their bench has struggled(30 points per game, 5th worst), which has affected their depth compared to last season. However, they are still among the best defensive squads, conceding just 108.1 points per game(6th).

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics Prediction

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Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics: Numbers

Los Angeles Lakers Recent Games:

Won 111-88 against the Washington Wizards.
Lost 102-116 against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Won 102-101 against the Brooklyn Nets.

Key stats:

The Lakers are 9-13 against teams with +.500 record.
Anthony Davis has 4 or more stocks(steals+blocks) in four straight games.
Austin Reaves has dished 8 or more assists in five games during January.

Boston Celtics’s latest games(Excluding Clippers tilt):

Lost 85-125 against the Golden State Warriors.
Lost 115-119 OT against the Atlanta Hawks.
Won 121-94 against the Orlando Magic.

Key stats:

The Celtics have won five out of their last seven encounters against the Lakers.
The Celtics have committed the least turnovers(11.9 TOPG).
The Celtics are 5-2 in back-to-back situations.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics– Final Prediction and Additional Information

The Celtics will play here after no rest, and away from home, which is a huge advantage for the Lakers. But write off Celts at your own peril! They will be raring to win against their perennial rivals and the recent record is completely in their favor. However, I see the Lakers posing a great threat to them here and while it is difficult to judge a winner, they may sneak one here. The win/loss margin can be 3-7 points here. The total can be below 222 points.

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Shubham Singh

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Hi, I am Shubham. I am currently an NBA Predictions Writer on The Playoffs. I enjoy this job because it helps keep me in the loop about the game I love while fulfilling the pleasure I derive from stats. I got into NBA writing through social media interactions in the mid-2010s as I shared my takes on young talents such as D’Angelo Russell. I hope you enjoy reading my pieces as much as Dennis Rodman loved rebounding the basketball!