The Celtics will play the Clippers on Saturday, December 23rd, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 3:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2023-24 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Clippers set for Saturday, December 23rd, 2023. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Boston Celtics currently have a 98.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the Los Angeles Clippers is 95.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics currently have a 7-6 record as an away team. That standing puts them 3rd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Los Angeles Clippers - The Los Angeles Clippers start this matchup with a 11-3 record as a home team. They now rank 4th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Boston Celtics currently rank 7th (118.9) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Los Angeles Clippers stand at 9th averaging 117.0 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 109.8 points against the Boston Celtics, ranking them 28th in the league. The Los Angeles Clippers currently rank 23rd in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 111.5 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Boston Celtics have notched a 9-1 Eastern Atlantic Division division record, while the Los Angeles Clippers possess a 4-2 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Boston Celtics have a 21-6 overall record, while the Los Angeles Clippers have a 17-11 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, ye landlubbers! Brace yerselves for a showdown on the high seas... or rather, the basketball court. The Boston Celtics be sailin' into the Los Angeles Clippers' arena on December 23rd, 2023, in yet another clash of the NBA regular season. Arr, the Clippers' fans be a rowdy bunch, full o' sea shanties and salty language.
The Celtics be holdin' a fine record of 21-6 this season, while the Clippers' standing be 17-11. In the Eastern Atlantic Division, the Celtics be dominatin' with a 9-1 record, while the Clippers be holdin' their own in the Western Pacific Division with a 4-2 standing. These teams be no scallywags, that's for sure.
The Celtics have been plunderin' the opposition, averagin' 118.9 points per game, while the Clippers be not too far behind with an average of 117.0 points per game. This be a clash of firepower, me hearties!
So gather yer crew and hoist the Jolly Roger as we set sail for another exhilaratin' NBA matchup. See you courtside at today's game, where the Celtics and Clippers be battlin' it out on the hardwood. Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks, me hearties. And don't forget to look at this game's prop bets below, for some extra swashbucklin' fun!
Best Celtics at Clippers Odds
| Underdog Los Angeles Clippers | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Los Angeles Clippers | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Boston Celtics are -2.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Los Angeles Clippers are +2.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 230.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 230.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Boston Celtics are the -145 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Los Angeles Clippers are the +120 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Celtics
Clippers
12/23/23 3:40pm EST | -2.5 -110+2.5 -110 |
Underdog Los Angeles Clippers - Los Angeles Clippers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +2.5 Los Angeles Clippers underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -2.5 Boston Celtics favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Clippers Prop Bets
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Celtics
Clippers
Game to Overtime
12/23/23 3:40pm EST | Yes +1050No -2500Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
BOS at LAC 12/23/23 3:40pm EST | 116.5 o -115116.5 u -110Bet |
Clippers
Team Total Points
BOS at LAC 12/23/23 3:40pm EST | 114.5 o -115114.5 u -110Bet |
Al Horford
Points Scored
BOS at LAC 12/23/23 3:40pm EST | 10.5 o -10510.5 u -125Bet |
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Derrick White
Points Scored
BOS at LAC 12/23/23 3:40pm EST | 18.5 o -12518.5 u -105Bet |
Ivica Zubac
Points Scored
BOS at LAC 12/23/23 3:40pm EST | 10.5 o -12010.5 u -110Bet |
James Harden
Points Scored
BOS at LAC 12/23/23 3:40pm EST | 18.5 o -11018.5 u -120Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points Scored
BOS at LAC 12/23/23 3:40pm EST | 27.5 o -10527.5 u -125Bet |
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Jayson Tatum
Points Scored
BOS at LAC 12/23/23 3:40pm EST | 29.5 o -11529.5 u -120Bet |
Kawhi Leonard
Points Scored
BOS at LAC 12/23/23 3:40pm EST | 27.5 o -11027.5 u -120Bet |
Paul George
Points Scored
BOS at LAC 12/23/23 3:40pm EST | 22.5 o -11522.5 u -115Bet |
Terance Mann
Points Scored
BOS at LAC 12/23/23 3:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1257.5 u -105Bet |
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Al Horford
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at LAC 12/23/23 3:40pm EST | 22.5 o -12022.5 u -115Bet |
Derrick White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at LAC 12/23/23 3:40pm EST | 27.5 o -12527.5 u -105Bet |
Ivica Zubac
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at LAC 12/23/23 3:40pm EST | 21.5 o -12021.5 u -110Bet |
James Harden
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at LAC 12/23/23 3:40pm EST | 32.5 o -10532.5 u -125Bet |
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Jaylen Brown
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at LAC 12/23/23 3:40pm EST | 37.5 o -11037.5 u -120Bet |
Jayson Tatum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at LAC 12/23/23 3:40pm EST | 43.5 o -10543.5 u -125Bet |
Jrue Holiday
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at LAC 12/23/23 3:40pm EST | 25.5 o -11525.5 u -115Bet |
Kawhi Leonard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at LAC 12/23/23 3:40pm EST | 37.5 o -12037.5 u -110Bet |
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Paul George
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at LAC 12/23/23 3:40pm EST | 32.5 o -12032.5 u -110Bet |
Terance Mann
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at LAC 12/23/23 3:40pm EST | 12.5 o -12012.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| * - Boston Celtics | 64 | 18 | 0.780 | 0.0 | 37-4 | 27-14 | 15-2 | 41-11 | 120.6 | 109.2 | +11.4 | W2 | 7-3 |
| y - Los Angeles Clippers | 51 | 31 | 0.622 | +13.0 | 25-16 | 26-15 | 9-7 | 30-22 | 115.6 | 112.3 | +3.3 | L3 | 6-4 |
Boston Celtics & Los Angeles Clippers Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Boston Celtics Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Celtics | +275 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Clippers | +10000 Bet |
Boston Celtics & Los Angeles Clippers Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Clippers NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, December 23rd, 2023 at 3:40 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Clippers Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Clippers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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