The Boston Celtics will look to pick up a win while covering the spread when they take on the Clippers in Los Angeles at STAPLES Center on Monday in NBA basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Boston Celtics betting line opened this morning as 3-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while the total was hovering around 218 at Sportsbook and other betting odds shops.
Handicapping prediction models run by the computers at Odds Shark pick a 112-103 result in favor of the Celtics. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Clippers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Los Angeles Clippers sit at 37-25 (31-31 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the Boston Celtics are currently 40-23 (33-29-1 ATS). Looking to bet on the points scored total? Los Angeles is 33-29 OU and Boston is 30-31-2 OU. This season the Los Angeles Clippers are 37-25 overall and 31-31 ATS against the number, while the Boston Celtics are 40-23 and 33-29-1 ATS. As for the totals, Los Angeles is 33-29 on the OU, and Boston is 30-31-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Los Angeles vs Boston injuries news.
The Clippers - Celtics betting odds would favor the Celtics if the lines were set according to power rankings. Los Angeles is rated No. 23 in our latest Odds Shark poll, while the Boston Celtics sit at No. 5.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Boston Celtics rank No. 27 in the league with 41.57 per game. That compares with Los Angeles's No. 20 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Los Angeles is the NBA's No. 8-ranked team at 10.31 per game, while the Boston Celtics rate No. 3 with 12.17 per contest.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Isaiah Thomas was dynamite, scoring 35 points and adding 2 rebounds but Phoenix still won, 109-106, over Boston on Sunday at Talking Stick Resort Arena.
Jamal Crawford scored 25 points leading the Clippers to a 101-91 victory over Chicago at United Center on Saturday.
- Boston is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 7 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games on the road
- Boston is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games when playing LA Clippers
- LA Clippers is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
- LA Clippers is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Clippers's last 9 games
- LA Clippers is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Boston at Golden State, Wednesday, March 8th
Los Angeles at Minnesota, Wednesday, March 8th
