The Lakers will play the Celtics on Thursday, February 1st, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:30 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 Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics will tip-off on Thursday, February 1st, 2024 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2023-24 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 Los Angeles Lakers come to this game with a 88.33 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Boston Celtics, is currently 99.33. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers currently have a 7-17 away team record. They now rank 10th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics come to the floor sporting a 22-2 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 1st in the league for home team wins in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 13th (116.2) for average points scored per game. The Boston Celtics stand 5th, averaging 120.4 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 117.6 points against the Los Angeles Lakers, ranking them 11th in the league. Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics currently rank 24th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 111.0 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Los Angeles Lakers currently have a 6-4 Western Pacific Division division record. Their opponent, the Boston Celtics, come to the game with a 11-1 Eastern Atlantic Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Los Angeles Lakers have a 24-25 overall record, while the Boston Celtics have a 37-11 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arr, me hearties! Set yer eyes on the fierce battle ahead...
The Los Angeles Lakers take on the Boston Celtics in enemy territory...
Be prepared for an electric atmosphere at the Celtics' home venue...
The Lakers, with a 24-25 overall standing, ain't no pushovers...
But the Celtics boast a mighty 37-11 overall standing this season...
The Lakers have a 6-4 division record in the wild Western Pacific...
While the Celtics dominate with a formidable 11-1 Eastern Atlantic division record...
Los Angeles averages 116.2 points per game, but Boston outshines with 120.4...
Make sure ye analyze each team's performance stats afore ye wager...
Our preferred sportsbooks offer the finest spreads, totals, and moneylines...
And if ye crave a little extra excitement, here be some prop bets...
So buckle up, ye landlubbers, for a clash of titans on February 1st!
Best Lakers at Celtics 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 -11.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Los Angeles Lakers are +11.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 241.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 241.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Boston Celtics are the -800 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Los Angeles Lakers are the +550 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Lakers
Celtics
2/01/24 7:30pm EST | +11.5 -105-11.5 -115 |
Underdog Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +11.5 Los Angeles Lakers underdog bet wins if they lose by 11 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 12 or more.
Favorite Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -11.5 Boston Celtics favorite bet wins if they win by 12 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 11 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Los Angeles Lakers at Boston Celtics Prop Bets
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Lakers
Celtics
Game to Overtime
2/01/24 7:30pm EST | Yes +2000No -10000Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
LAL at BOS 2/01/24 7:30pm EST | 127.5 o -115127.5 u -110Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
LAL at BOS 2/01/24 7:30pm EST | 114.5 o -110114.5 u -115Bet |
Al Horford
Points Scored
LAL at BOS 2/01/24 7:30pm EST | 6.5 o +1106.5 u -145Bet |
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Anthony Davis
Points Scored
LAL at BOS 2/01/24 7:30pm EST | 25.5 o -10525.5 u -125Bet |
Derrick White
Points Scored
LAL at BOS 2/01/24 7:30pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -125Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points Scored
LAL at BOS 2/01/24 7:30pm EST | 22.5 o -12522.5 u -105Bet |
Jayson Tatum
Points Scored
LAL at BOS 2/01/24 7:30pm EST | 27.5 o -10527.5 u -125Bet |
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Kristaps Porzingis
Points Scored
LAL at BOS 2/01/24 7:30pm EST | 19.5 o -11519.5 u -120Bet |
LeBron James
Points Scored
LAL at BOS 2/01/24 7:30pm EST | 24.5 o -10524.5 u -125Bet |
Al Horford
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at BOS 2/01/24 7:30pm EST | 14.5 o -12014.5 u -110Bet |
Anthony Davis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at BOS 2/01/24 7:30pm EST | 40.5 o -11040.5 u -120Bet |
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Derrick White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at BOS 2/01/24 7:30pm EST | 23.5 o -12023.5 u -110Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at BOS 2/01/24 7:30pm EST | 32.5 o -12032.5 u -110Bet |
Jayson Tatum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at BOS 2/01/24 7:30pm EST | 41.5 o -11041.5 u -120Bet |
Jrue Holiday
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at BOS 2/01/24 7:30pm EST | 23.5 o -12523.5 u -105Bet |
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Kristaps Porzingis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at BOS 2/01/24 7:30pm EST | 29.5 o -11029.5 u -120Bet |
LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at BOS 2/01/24 7:30pm EST | 39.5 o -11539.5 u -115Bet |
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 |
| xp - Los Angeles Lakers | 47 | 35 | 0.573 | +17.0 | 28-14 | 19-21 | 7-10 | 27-25 | 118.0 | 117.4 | +0.6 | W2 | 7-3 |
Los Angeles Lakers & Boston Celtics 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.
Los Angeles Lakers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Lakers | +4000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Celtics | +225 Bet |
Los Angeles Lakers & Boston Celtics Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics 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, February 1st, 2024 at 7:30 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 Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics 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.