Los Angeles Clippers at Boston Celtics 1/27/24 - NBA Betting Odds and Picks
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Boston Celtics
NBA: 7:00 PM EST
Jan. 27, 2024
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : BOS
The Los Angeles Clippers will be back on the road Saturday with a game up north in Boston against the Boston Celtics. Los Angeles is 14 games above .500 on the year riding a three-game win streak following an 11 point victory over the Lakers on Tuesday. Defensively the Clippers did just enough allowing 116 points including only 19 in the fourth quarter on 48.9% shooting and forced 15 turnovers. Offensively Los Angeles was a better team making 59.1% of their shots and knocked down 14 triples score 127 points resulting in the double digit win.
Kawhi Leonard led the way for the Los Angeles offense with a 25 point triple double in 38 minutes of action. James Harden added 23 points and 10 assists and Paul George chipped in 17 points on 12 shots. Norman Powell led the way off the Los Angeles bench with 17 points, while Russell Westbrook added 16 points and six rebounds in 18 minutes of action.
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The Boston Celtics go back home Saturday 25 games above .500 on a two game win streak following a nine point victory in Dallas. The Boston offense carried the load in Dallas pouring in 119 points including 65 in the first half from 46.6% shooting and 32.6% from beyond the arc. Defensively Boston did the work as well giving up 110 points on 44.3% shooting after forcing 10 turnovers in the game.
Jayson Tatum is the offensive leader for Boston this season averaging 27 points and 8.4 rebounds. Jaylen Brown chips in 23.1 points and Kristaps Porzingis is averaging 19.5 points per game. Derrick White averages 16 points and a team leading 4.8 assist.
Recent Betting Trends:
* LA Clippers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
* The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Clippers' last 7 games.
* Boston are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games.
* The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games.
* Boston are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games.
Free Betting Pick: Boston Celtics
Both teams are playing great basketball coming into Friday but the Celtics will get it done. Look for Boston to thrive in front of their fans to stifle a red hot Clippers team. Take Boston Saturday to do the work leading to the home win and cover against LAC. Final Score Prediction, Boston Celtics win and cover 117-105.