The Celtics will play the Lakers on Thursday, January 23rd, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 10:00 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
The Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers will tip-off on Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2024-25 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Boston Celtics come to this game with a 97.67 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Los Angeles Lakers, is currently 90.33. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics currently have a 15-5 away team record. They now rank 2nd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers come to the floor sporting a 15-6 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 4th in the league for home team wins in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Boston Celtics currently rank 4th (117.7) for average points scored per game. The Los Angeles Lakers stand 17th, averaging 111.2 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 108.1 points against the Boston Celtics, ranking them 25th in the league. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 14th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 113.2 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Boston Celtics currently have a 5-2 Eastern Atlantic Division division record. Their opponent, the Los Angeles Lakers, come to the game with a 6-3 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Boston Celtics have a 30-13 overall record, while the Los Angeles Lakers have a 23-18 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scurvy dogs! The Celtics face the Lakers in LA... Brace yourselves for a showdown of epic proportions... The Celtics stand at 30-13 while the Lakers are 23-18... Celtics lead Eastern Atlantic Division with a 5-2 record... Lakers hold a 6-3 record in the Western Pacific Division...
Get ready for a high-scoring battle... Celtics averaging 117.7 points per game... Lakers not far behind with 111.2 points per game... Review team stats before placing your bets... Sportsbooks offer top spreads, totals, and moneylines... Check out the prop bets for added excitement...
The Lakers' venue will be buzzing with anticipation... Celtics fans will be looking to steal a win on enemy territory... Both teams hungry for victory... Place your bets wisely, me hearties... This game is sure to be a swashbuckling affair... Let the battle begin on January 23rd, 2025!
Best Celtics at Lakers Odds
| Underdog Los Angeles Lakers | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Los Angeles Lakers | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Boston Celtics are -6.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Los Angeles Lakers are +6.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 220.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 220.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Boston Celtics are the -250 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Los Angeles Lakers are the +200 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Celtics
Lakers
1/23/25 10:00pm EST | -6.5 -105+6.5 -115 |
Underdog Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +6.5 Los Angeles Lakers underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -6.5 Boston Celtics favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Lakers Prop Bets
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Celtics
Lakers
Game to Overtime
1/23/25 10:00pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
BOS at LAL 1/23/25 10:00pm EST | 113.5 o -110113.5 u -115Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
BOS at LAL 1/23/25 10:00pm EST | 107.5 o -110107.5 u -118Bet |
Anthony Davis
Points Scored
BOS at LAL 1/23/25 10:00pm EST | 24.5 o -13524.5 u +100Bet |
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Austin Reaves
Points Scored
BOS at LAL 1/23/25 10:00pm EST | 17.5 o -10517.5 u -130Bet |
Derrick White
Points Scored
BOS at LAL 1/23/25 10:00pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -125Bet |
Dorian Finney-Smith
Points Scored
BOS at LAL 1/23/25 10:00pm EST | 5.5 o -1455.5 u +105Bet |
Gabe Vincent
Points Scored
BOS at LAL 1/23/25 10:00pm EST | 5.5 o +1005.5 u -135Bet |
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Jaylen Brown
Points Scored
BOS at LAL 1/23/25 10:00pm EST | 21.5 o -11021.5 u -120Bet |
Jayson Tatum
Points Scored
BOS at LAL 1/23/25 10:00pm EST | 25.5 o -13025.5 u -105Bet |
Jrue Holiday
Points Scored
BOS at LAL 1/23/25 10:00pm EST | 9.5 o -1059.5 u -125Bet |
Kristaps Porzingis
Points Scored
BOS at LAL 1/23/25 10:00pm EST | 17.5 o -13517.5 u +100Bet |
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LeBron James
Points Scored
BOS at LAL 1/23/25 10:00pm EST | 22.5 o -11522.5 u -115Bet |
Max Christie
Points Scored
BOS at LAL 1/23/25 10:00pm EST | 9.5 o -1259.5 u -105Bet |
Payton Pritchard
Points Scored
BOS at LAL 1/23/25 10:00pm EST | 10.5 o -11010.5 u -120Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points Scored
BOS at LAL 1/23/25 10:00pm EST | 11.5 o +10511.5 u -145Bet |
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Anthony Davis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at LAL 1/23/25 10:00pm EST | 39.5 o -11839.5 u -115Bet |
Austin Reaves
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at LAL 1/23/25 10:00pm EST | 27.5 o -11827.5 u -115Bet |
Derrick White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at LAL 1/23/25 10:00pm EST | 19.5 o -14519.5 u +110Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at LAL 1/23/25 10:00pm EST | 31.5 o -10531.5 u -125Bet |
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Jayson Tatum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at LAL 1/23/25 10:00pm EST | 39.5 o -12539.5 u -105Bet |
Jrue Holiday
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at LAL 1/23/25 10:00pm EST | 17.5 o -11017.5 u -120Bet |
Kristaps Porzingis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at LAL 1/23/25 10:00pm EST | 26.5 o -15526.5 u +115Bet |
LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at LAL 1/23/25 10:00pm EST | 38.5 o -11038.5 u -118Bet |
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Payton Pritchard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at LAL 1/23/25 10:00pm EST | 17.5 o -11817.5 u -110Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at LAL 1/23/25 10:00pm EST | 16.5 o -12016.5 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 | 47 | 18 | 0.723 | +8.0 | 23-11 | 24-7 | 11-2 | 32-11 | 116.9 | 108.2 | +8.7 | W5 | 8-2 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 40 | 23 | 0.635 | +14.0 | 25-7 | 15-16 | 11-3 | 27-12 | 112.9 | 111.1 | +1.8 | L2 | 8-2 |
Boston Celtics & Los Angeles Lakers 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 | +220 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Lakers | +1000 Bet |
Boston Celtics & Los Angeles Lakers Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Lakers 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 Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 at 10:00 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 Lakers Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Lakers 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.