Lakers vs Celtics Player Prop Bets Tonight – NBA, Dec. 5

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The Los Angeles Lakers visit TD Garden to take on the Boston Celtics on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Boston, MA.

The are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at ().

The Lakers vs Celtics Over/Under is total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Lakers are 14-7 against the spread, while the Celtics are 12-10 against the spread.


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Lakers vs. Celtics Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Los Angeles Lakers O
Boston Celtics U

Celtics vs Lakers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Friday‘s game with 58.7% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Lakers and Celtics.

Celtics vs Lakers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Lakers will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 62.2% confidence.


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  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 39 games (+17.50 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the Spread in 52 of their last 86 games (+16.80 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Moneyline in 54 of their last 83 games (+15.10 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 30 of their last 45 games (+12.60 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Game Total Over in 30 of their last 46 games (+12.40 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the Team Total Under in 57 of their last 93 games (+16.40 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 43 of their last 63 games (+15.80 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 39 of their last 63 games (+12.45 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 47 games at home (+10.65 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 52 of their last 88 games (+10.65 Units / 11% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 14-7 (+6.3 Units / 27.27% ROI).

  • 16-5 against the Moneyline (+12.8 Units / 23.25% ROI)
  • 15-6 against the Over for game total points (+8.4 Units / 36.36% ROI)
  • 6-15 against the Under for game total points (-10.5 Units / -45.45% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 12-10 (+1 Units / 4.13% ROI).

  • 13-9 against the Moneyline (-6.15 Units / -11.57% ROI)
  • 10-12 against the Over for game total points (-3.2 Units / -13.22% ROI)
  • 12-10 against the Under for game total points (+1 Units / 4.13% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Moneyline in 29 of their last 46 games at home (-44.65 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Team Total Over in 36 of their last 93 games (-30.60 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 44 of their last 90 games (-30.08 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 41 of their last 92 games (-29.92 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only covered the 4Q Spread in 37 of their last 92 games (-25.45 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 22 of their last 60 games (-27.64 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 13 of their last 45 games (-23.90 Units / -46% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 28 of their last 73 games (-22.95 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 31 of their last 75 games (-19.55 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 36 of their last 84 games (-19.05 Units / -20% ROI)

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Los Angeles Lakers: Keys to the Game vs. the Boston Celtics

The Lakers have averaged 1.49 points per shot (1,238 points/831 shots) at home this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.32

The Lakers have averaged 1.44 points per shot (2,504 points/1,738 shots) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.31

The Lakers averaged 4.7 second chance points per game (384 points/82 games) in the second half in the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1

The Lakers are shooting 53% (440/831) at home this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

Boston Celtics: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers

The Celtics have averaged 11.6 turnovers per game (255 turnovers/22 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 15.0

The Celtics made 16.5 three-pointers per game in the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

The Celtics have 19.1 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.0

The Celtics made 17.8 three-pointers per game last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.5

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have averaged 1.49 points per shot (1,238 points/831 shots) at home this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.32

The Lakers have averaged 1.44 points per shot (2,504 points/1,738 shots) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.31

The Lakers averaged 4.7 second chance points per game (384 points/82 games) in the second half in the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1

The Lakers are shooting 53% (440/831) at home this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have averaged 11.6 turnovers per game (255 turnovers/22 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 15.0

The Celtics made 16.5 three-pointers per game in the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

The Celtics have 19.1 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.0

The Celtics made 17.8 three-pointers per game last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.5

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have averaged 1.49 points per shot (1,238 points/831 shots) at home this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.32

The Lakers have averaged 1.44 points per shot (2,504 points/1,738 shots) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.31

The Lakers averaged 4.7 second chance points per game (384 points/82 games) in the second half in the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1

The Lakers are shooting 53% (440/831) at home this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have averaged 11.6 turnovers per game (255 turnovers/22 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 15.0

The Celtics made 16.5 three-pointers per game in the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

The Celtics have 19.1 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.0

The Celtics made 17.8 three-pointers per game last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.5


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