Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/23

Don’t miss out on the NBA showdown between the Celtics and Clippers. The game is starting at 3:30 ET on NBCS, and it’s hosted by the Clippers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The Celtics come into this non-conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 231.5 points.

BOSTON CELTICS VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Los Angeles Clippers +1

This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 3:30 ET on Saturday, December 23rd.

WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 111-108 in favor of the Clippers.
• Our projections have Kawhi Leonard finishing with Kawhi Leonard points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.
• From the field, we have the Clippers finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 13 threes.

Do the Celtics Stand a Chance in Los Angeles?

Coming into today’s game vs. the Clippers, the Celtics are 21-6 overall and have a winning record above .500. When looking at their 27 games, the Celtics have gone 19-4 vs. Eastern Conference teams and 2-2 in non-conference matchups.

Boston’s ATS record sits below .500 (12-13). The Celtics maintain an ATS record of 3-9 on the road, while they have a 9-4 record vs. the spread when playing at home.

The Celtics recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 144 points against the Kings. This output exceeded their season average of 118.9 points per game. Currently leading the team in scoring is Jayson Tatum who comes into today’s matchup averaging 26.8. Jaylen Brown also heads into the game with a PPG average of 22.7.

So far this season, the Celtics defense has been performing well, ranking 3 in the NBA at 109.8 points allowed per contest.

The Boston defense has allowed opponents to shoot 37.0% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 44.7% of their field goal attempts vs. Boston.

Can Los Angeles Lock in a Home Win?

As of now, the Clippers have a record of 17-11 and are 5th in the Western Conference. In the Pacific division, they are in 2nd place. Over their last three games, the Clippers are 2-1.

Los Angeles has an overall ATS record of 14-14 for the season so far. With a five game ATS win streak as favorites, the Clippers are 1-5 against the spread when they are underdogs.

The Clippers’ offense finished with 115 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 117 points per contest. Currently leading the team in scoring is Kawhi Leonard who comes into today’s matchup averaging 24.4. Paul George also heads into the game with a PPG average of 22.8.

At this time, the Clippers’ defense is positioned 8 in the NBA, permitting 111.5 points per game.

On two point field goal attempts, the Clippers’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 52.8% and allowing 35.1% from beyond the arc.