by Rod Pearson
Friday, Jan 26, 2024
Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Saturday, January 27, 2024
Venue: TD Garden, Boston, MA
Where to Watch: NBCS-BOS
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Clippers +6, Celtics -6; Over/Under: 234.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Clippers +6, Celtics -6; Over/Under: 234.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Clippers +6, Celtics -6; Over/Under: 234.5 points
Season Record
Los Angeles Clippers: 28-14 (1st place, Pacific Division)
Boston Celtics: 35-10 (1st place, Atlantic Division)
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Recent Form
Los Angeles Clippers: 8-2 last 10
Boston Celtics: 7-3 last 10
Los Angeles Clippers vs Boston Celtics Preview and Analysis
The Clippers are entering this game with a 28-14 record overall and they are 9-10 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 3 game winning streak with wins coming against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Brooklyn Nets, and the Los Angeles Lakers in their last game, but this is also the 2nd game of a back-to-back for them with their game against the Toronto Raptors still to be played on Friday night. In their game against the LA Lakers, Kawhi Leonard led the team in points in that game with 25 while James Harden was next on the team with 23 points. Kawhi Leonard and James Harden each led the team in assists in that game with 10 while Kawhi Leonard led the team in rebounds with 11. They were 59.1% from the field, 51.9% from 3-point range, and 75% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 118 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112.1 PPG against them. The Clippers have an ATS record of 23-19 this season and their O/U record is 19-22-1.
The Celtics are entering this game with a 35-10 record overall and they are 20-1 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 3 game winning streak with wins coming against the Houston Rockets, the Dallas Mavericks, and the Miami Heat in their last game. Jayson Tatum led the team in points in that game with 26 while Kristaps Porziņģis was next on the team with 19 points. Derrick White and Al Horford each led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Jayson Tatum led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 63.8% from the field, 55% from 3-point range, and 95% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 120.8 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 110.6 PPG against them. The Celtics have an ATS record of 23-20-2 this season and their O/U record is 23-22.
Clippers vs Celtics Prediction
The current betting odds have the Celtics listed as a 6 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Celtics have looked really good in their games this season with their 35-10 record overall which has them leading the East right now and is also the best record in the entire NBA. They have looked great in their home games all year with their 20-1 home record which is also the best home record in the league. Meanwhile, the Clippers have also looked good in their games this season with their 28-14 record overall which has them surging up the standings in the West with one of the best records now. They have still looked terrible in their road games though with their 9-10 road record and they are also in a terrible situation here being on the road and on a back-to-back, having to travel to Boston from Toronto as they are playing the Raptors on Friday night. The Celtics have been rested though and they are the best home team in the NBA right now with a lot of momentum on their side too from their 3 wins in a row. Their last game at home was also their 1st loss of the season there which came against the Nuggets so they will be looking to bounce back from that with a better performance here against another elite team in the NBA that is in a bad situation here. The best way to place a bet here is on the Celtics to cover the spread in this game.
Clippers Celtics Prediction: Our NBA Pick for Saturday, January 27, 2024 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Celtics 124 Clippers 114.
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NBA Betting Trends
Los Angeles Clippers: 1-6 ATS as an underdog. 1-5 ATS as a road underdog. 20-27 ATS revenging a loss vs opponent of 10 points or more. 28-17 OVER revenging a loss vs opponent of 10 points or more. 26-17 OVER revenging a home loss vs opponent. 15-7 OVER as a road underdog of 6.5 to 12 points.
Boston Celtics: 12-7 ATS as a home favorite. 36-24 ATS when the total is greater than or equal to 230. 4-1 ATS after a game where they made 63% of their shots or better. 14-5 OVER after a game where they made 55% of their shots or better. 7-1 OVER off a road win by 10 points or more. 6-1 OVER after scoring 130 points or more.
Key Injuries
Los Angeles Clippers: P. George (SF) Prob Fri - Groin. M. Diabate (PF) Mid Feb - Hand. I. Zubac (C) Mid Feb - Calf.
Boston Celtics: K. Porzingis (PF) Ques Sat - Ankle.
Notable Quotes
“They were coming with fire trying to get it out of his hands all night.” - Tyronn Lue on Kawhi Leonard after his team’s win against the LA Lakers in their game on Wednesday.
“This game was really good, but it means nothing at all in the grand scheme of things if we don't take the lessons that we need to and apply it to the next game. So, we'll enjoy it until we get to the plane and then it's on to the next one.” - Joe Mazzulla after his team’s win against the Heat in their game on Thursday.
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Clippers
PG James Harden
SG Terance Mann
SF Paul George
PF Kawhi Leonard
C Daniel Theis
Boston Celtics
PG Jrue Holiday
SG Derrick White
SF Jaylen Brown
PF Jayson Tatum
C Kristaps Porzingis
Statistical Leaders
Los Angeles Clippers
PPG: K. Leonard (23.7)
APG: J. Harden (8.5)
Reb/G: I. Zubac (9.7)
Boston Celtics
PPG: J. Tatum (27)
APG: D. White (4.8)
Reb/G: J. Tatum (8.4)
Coaches:
Los Angeles Clippers: Tyronn Lue (4th season)
Boston Celtics: Joe Mazzulla (2nd season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
