Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/22/25

At 10:30 ET, the Celtics (-447) will travel to take on the Clippers (+345) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 216.5 points.

Boston comes into this game with a record of 30-13 and is currently 2nd in the Eastern Conference. The Clippers are 5th in the West and have a record of 24-18.

BOSTON CELTICS VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Boston Celtics -10

This game will be played at Intuit Dome at 10:30 ET on Wednesday, January 22nd.

WHY BET THE BOSTON CELTICS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 139-96 in favor of the Celtics.
• Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with 25 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists.
• From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 20 threes.

Do the Celtics Stand a Chance on the Road?

Boston improved to 30-13 with a dominant 125-85 win over the Warriors on Monday. The Celtics, favored by nine points, covered the spread with the 40-point victory. The game’s total score of 210 points fell short of the 225-point over/under line.

A 10-0 run helped Boston take control, turning a 24-18 deficit into a 28-24 lead. The Celtics then outscored the Warriors 29-18 in the 1st quarter and 25-21 in the 2nd. A huge 3rd quarter saw Boston outscore Golden State 43-24, and they finished strong by winning the 4th quarter 28-22.

In their 125-85 win over the Warriors, the Celtics shot 53.3% from the field and hit 20 threes at a 41.7% rate. Jayson Tatum led the way with 22 points, adding 9 rebounds and 7 assists, despite shooting just 30% from deep.

Kristaps Porzingis contributed 18 points, and Jaylen Brown added 17, shooting 57.1% from the floor. Tatum scored 12 points in the 3rd quarter, while Payton Pritchard added 7 of his 14 points in the same period.

The Celtics put on a defensive clinic against the Warriors, holding them to just 85 points on Monday. Boston was consistent throughout, allowing 18 points in the 1st quarter and 24 in the 3rd. They also limited Golden State to 22 points in the 4th.

Boston’s defense held the Warriors to 34% shooting, including just 26% from beyond the arc, where Golden State made 14 threes. The Celtics also sent the Warriors to the line 11 times, with Golden State hitting 7 free throws. Boston finished with 8 steals and 9 blocks.

Do the Clippers Have What it Takes at Home?

The Clippers fell to 24-18 on the season after a 112-99 home loss to the Bulls on Monday. Los Angeles, favored by 6.5 points, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 211 fell short of the 227.5 O/U line.

After a 10-0 run in the 2nd quarter, the Clippers led 50-48 at halftime. However, they struggled in the 3rd quarter, getting outscored 36-16. Despite a 33-point 4th quarter, they couldn’t overcome the 84-66 deficit heading into the final period.

In their 99-point effort against the Bulls, the Clippers struggled offensively, shooting just 39.4% from the field and hitting only 9 threes at a 21.4% clip. Norman Powell led the way with 27 points, including 14 in the 4th quarter, while James Harden added 17 points and 10 assists, despite shooting 29.4% and making 3 threes at 23.1%.

Derrick Jones and Terance Mann each contributed 12 points, with Jones scoring 6 in the final period. Harden also had 11 points in the 1st quarter, but the Clippers couldn’t find their rhythm from deep, with Powell connecting on 3 threes at 30%.

Even with a strong defensive effort in the 1st and 2nd quarters, the Clippers couldn’t hold off the Bulls, allowing 36 points in the 3rd quarter, contributing to their 112-99 loss. Overall, they gave up 112 points while holding Chicago to 40% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Clippers allowed 15 threes on 32% shooting. The Bulls also went to the line 26 times, making 21 free throws. The Clippers finished with 4 steals and 7 blocks.