Celtics vs Lakers player props provide bettors an opportunity to profit from one of the greatest rivalries in sports. Boston has won four of the past five matchups, and look for another win tonight from Crypto.com Arena tonight. I've combed through the odds board and identified three Celtics vs Lakers player props to target tonight. Check out my my best bets for Boston vs LA:
Anthony Davis OVER 7.5 First-Quarter Points (-113)
AD has scored at least eight points in five straight first quarters, while averaging 10 points in the first stanza in that time.
Don't forget, Davis dominated Boston the last time he suited up against them when 13 first-quarter points led to a 40-point explosion. Plus, he's dominated Kristaps Porzingis in head-to-head matchups, averaging 63 combined points & rebounds in their last two outings.
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Additionally, the Celtics defense has been susceptible to power forwards this season, ranking 25th in points allowed to the position at 24.3. Bet on Anthony Davis to have another big game against a Celtics defense that struggles to defend big men. I also like Davis OVER 24.5 points for the game.
Max Christie OVER 1.5 Three-Pointers (+100)
Lakers guard Max Christie has knocked down at least two three-pointers in four of his past five games. The third-year swing man has improved dramatically this season.
Christie has seen an uptick in volume lately, averaging 6.4 attempts from deep per game over the past five games.
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The Michigan State product has clearly earned head coach JJ Redick's trust. Profit on Christie low prop lines while you still can.
Jaylen Brown OVER 5.5 Rebounds (+124)
Celtics star Jaylen Brown has been hitting the boards hard lately. He's put up four games of eight-plus rebounds in his last 10 games, and has covered his 5.5 rebounds prop in six of the last 10.
Boston's been playing small, allowing their forwards to scoop up defensive rebounds with ease. On top of that, Boston sits 10th in offensive rebounding, averaging 11.1 per contest. In Brown's last two games against the Lakers, he's averaged 6.5 boards. Back Brown to soar past his 5.5 rebounds number in LA tonight.
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