Celtics vs. Lakers NBA Free Pick
LOS ANGELES, CA (The Spread) – One of the better rivalries in the NBA will be renewed this afternoon when the Lakers host the Celtics at 3:30PM ET.
ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed the Lakers as 5.5-point favorites over the Celtics, while the over/under total for this game is currently sitting at 180 points. Boston enters play with a 21-18 overall record and is 5-10 on the road this year, while Los Angeles is 24-16 overall and 17-2 at home.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Lakers opened as 6-point favorites but the line for this game has been bet down to 5.5 at most sports books, while the total has dropped slightly from 180.5 to 180.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers placed on tonight’s game, 51% of NBA public bettors currently favor the Lakers. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
NBA FREE PICK: Take Los Angeles. While the Lakers have been nearly unbeatable at home this year, the Celtics have struggled mightily on the road of late. According to latest NBA trends, Boston is 0-8 against the spread in its last eight road games and is 0-4 ATS in its last four road games versus a team with a winning home record. The Celtics are also 0-4 ATS in their last four games as an underdog and 0-4 ATS in their last four games versus the Pacific. The Lakers, meanwhile, are 7-1 against the number in their last right home games and 6-1 ATS in their last seven games as a home favorite.
SUNDAY NBA FREE PICK: LOS ANGELES LAKERS –5.5
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