The LA Clippers and Boston Celtics meet Monday in NBA action at the TD Garden. Here’s a Boston Celtics vs LA Clippers Prediction. This article will include a Boston Celtics vs LA Clippers Pick.
LA Clippers Betting Preview
The LA Clippers beat the 76ers and Kings, and they play the Wizards, Timberwolves, and Nuggets next. The LA Clippers are averaging 108.6 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 106.9 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Norman Powell is averaging 23.3 points and 3.1 rebounds, while James Harden is averaging 20.4 points and 7.6 rebounds. Ivica Zubac is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick Jones Jr. is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 34.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Timberwolves and Wizards, and they play the Bulls, Cavs, and Heat next. The Boston Celtics are averaging 120.8 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 110.8 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 29.1 points and 8.2 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 25.3 points and 7.1 rebounds. Derrick White is the third double-digit scorer and Payton Pritchard is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 81.6 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 34.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last 12 games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Clippers have lost 15 of their last 17 road games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Celtics.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games on the second leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in six of their last seven games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Clippers’ last eight road games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Celtics’ last five games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back has gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for opponent steals per game this season (6.6).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for turnovers per game this season (11.8).
- The Clippers rank 1st in the league for Q1 opponent points per game this season (25.7).
- The Clippers rank 2nd in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (40.9).
LA Clippers vs Boston Celtics Prediction
The Boston Celtics have the ability to blow anybody out on any given night, but both teams are on the end of a back-to-back and the Clippers continue to play decent ball. The Clippers have also covered 5 straight games, while the Celtics are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games. The Celtics keep getting these inflated lines and aren’t cashing tickets. The Clippers have also won 4 of the last 6 games against the Celtics. Give me the road dog.