
- Posted by Nick Brown
At the onset of the season, Boston was ignored on the NBA betting futures market. Coach Brad Stevens surrendered his bench to take over as general manager. Former NBA journeyman player and assistant Ime Udoka took over for Stevens. Since the betting public didn’t know Udoka, nobody wanted to make blind wagers. Boston has fared better than expected in the early going. And the Celtics are on the black on the board for 2021-22. By contrast, the Lakers are always favored in the futures market. Los Angeles is the biggest brand on the board with LeBron James.
Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers Betting Information
Date: | Tuesday, December 7, 2021 |
Time: | 10:00 pm ET |
Location: | Staples Center, Los Angeles, California |
TV Coverage: | TNT |
Celtics vs. Lakers Betting Odds
Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Celtics | +4 ( -110 ) | 219 ( -110 ) | +155 | Place Bets |
Lakers | -4 ( -110 ) | 219 ( -110 ) | -175 | |
Place Bets |
Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Lakers CashBet Wagering Analysis
On this occasion, gamblers will split their top online sportsbook bets. Boston is seen as an unproven club with a new head coach and lower expectations. But bargain-hunters will consider the Celtics based on their good start. Counter to that is the expectation that the Lakers have far greater talent and upside. Casual gamblers consistently bet the Lakers in their home games. Oddsmakers know this and mark the LA price up to balance out the handle.
Boston Showing Surprise Profits Early On
Late on, Boston has covered three of their most recent four betting on NBA matchups. Three of their last five games went under the total. Now the Celtics are 13-11 straight up, 14-10 vs. the odds, and 10-13 under the total. Boston ranks 13th in the NBA for scoring offense and 4th for offensive rebounding. Defensively the Celtics rank 15th for points allowed and 15th for rebounding. Of great concern is that Boston ranks 21st for 3-point field goal shooting.
Forward Jayson Tatum leads the Celtics with 25.2 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. Meanwhile, Jaylen Brown is averaging 21.4 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. Brown was out on Saturday for injury maintenance. And then guard Dennis Schroder is averaging 17.9 points and 4.9 assists per game.
Lakers Drowning Public in Red Ink
Of great concern is that the Lakers have dropped seven of their most recent ten games. Seven of those ten games went over the pro basketball betting total. Los Angeles is 12-12 straight up, 8-16 against the spread, and 14-9 over the total. In sum, the Lakers rank 4th for scoring offense and 6th for offensive rebounding. Defensively LA ranks 29th for points allowed and 26th for rebounding.
Naturally, forward LeBron James leads the Lakers with 25.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game. James scored at least 30 points in three of his last four outings. Also, forward Anthony Davis averages 24.4 points and ten rebounds per contest. Davis scored 20 or more points in five consecutive games. And then guard Russell Westbrook averages 20.3 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 8.6 assists per outing. Westbrook scored 20 or more points in four of his most recent five games.
Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Lakers Against the Spread
Boston got the cash in their most recent six basketball betting matchups against the Lakers. Also, the Lakers and Celtics are 7-1 over the total in their series.
Late on, the Celtics are 2-5 under the total in away games. Boston has covered seven of their last nine matchups vs. the Western Conference. So too are the Celtics 5-1 on the board against the Pacific Division.
Los Angeles got the cash in only two of their most recent eight games. LA is 4-1 over the total in their last five home matchups. Specifically, against the Eastern Conference, LA is 1-4 vs. the line.
Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Lakers CashBet Free Pick
In this situation, the Lakers should be focused on a marquee NBA gambling opponent. And Boston’s brand helps offset the Lakers’ popularity.
Celtics at Lakers CashBet Best Bet:
Los Angeles Lakers

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