Celtics vs Lakers Predictions & Odds (Dec. 13)
The Celtics are 3.5-point road favorites against the Lakers. Los Angeles has the third-fewest home wins in the West. The Celtics have the NBA's best road record at 10-5.
The Celtics lost 113-93 to the Clippers in LA. It's the fourth time they've fallen behind by 20 points in a game this season. Jayson Tatum had 20, 11 rebounds and four assists. Al Horford missed Monday's game for personal reasons. Robert Williams III is questionable to play Tuesday.
After a slow start, the Lakers have won nine of their next 14 games. Anthony Davis has been playing well since November 11. LeBron James and Russell Westbrook are also contributing well. The Lakers lead the league in pace and are fourth in fast-break points. They also dominate inside, putting up 56.6 points in the paint.
Celtics are 4-0 straight up and against the spread on the second night of a back-to-back. Boston has won 6-1 ATS in the last 7 head- to-heads. LA is 1-9 ATCW in their last 10 games against teams with a winning record.
