Celtics vs. Lakers Prediction and Odds - Dec 13, 2022

Updated: Dec 21, 2023, 1:42 PM ET | First published: Dec 12, 2022, 5:10 PM ET

Celtics vs. Lakers Prediction and Odds - Dec 13, 2022

The Los Angeles Lakers square off with the Boston Celtics in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday, starting at 10:00PM ET.

Dimers' top betting picks for Celtics vs. Lakers, plus our score prediction, best odds and player props, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Celtics vs. Lakers?

Based on high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Tuesday's Celtics-Lakers NBA matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Celtics a 64% chance of defeating the Lakers.

More: Celtics vs. Lakers Simulated 10K Times

Celtics vs. Lakers Odds

Spread: Lakers +4 (-110), Celtics -4 (-105)
Moneyline: Lakers +145, Celtics -165
Total: Over/Under 235.5 (-107/-105)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Lakers are +4 underdogs versus the Celtics, with -110 at Caesars Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Celtics (-4) to cover the spread, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -105.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lakers at +145, which means you can bet $100 to profit $145, earning a total payout of $245, if they win.

Meanwhile, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Celtics at -165, where you can risk $165 to win $100, for a total payout of $265, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 235.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -107, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, check out all of the legal sportbooks available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Celtics and Lakers are a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 235.5-point Over/Under is a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Celtics vs. Lakers

Spread: Celtics -4 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook (50% probability)
Moneyline: Celtics @ -165 via BetMGM (64% probability)
Total: Under 235.5 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook (52% probability)

Our best bets are based on complex modeling and betting intelligence to help you make more informed investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.

Celtics vs. Lakers Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Boston vs. LA Lakers at Crypto.com Arena this Tuesday has the Celtics winning 119-115.

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Dimers has full coverage of Tuesday's Celtics-Lakers matchup, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Celtics vs. Lakers Player Props

Looking for Boston vs. LA Lakers prop bets and player prop picks? DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.

Jayson Tatum is expected to lead the Celtics with 29 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists, while LeBron James is projected to finish with 29 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the Lakers.

Celtics Projected Box Score

Jayson Tatum: 29 PTS, 9 REB, 5 AST
Jaylen Brown: 27 PTS, 8 REB, 4 AST
Malcolm Brogdon: 16 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST
Marcus Smart: 14 PTS, 4 REB, 8 AST
Derrick White: 10 PTS, 2 REB, 2 AST

Lakers Projected Box Score

LeBron James: 29 PTS, 8 REB, 5 AST
Anthony Davis: 24 PTS, 11 REB, 2 AST
Lonnie Walker: 19 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST
Russell Westbrook: 16 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST
Austin Reaves: 13 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so check this article for the latest betting analysis before Celtics vs. Lakers on Tuesday December 13, 2022.

Celtics vs. Lakers 2022 Game Info

Tuesday's action between the Lakers and Celtics at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to begin at 10:00PM ET.

Who: Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Date: Tuesday December 13, 2022
Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
Venue: Crypto.com Arena

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