Los Angeles Lakers Face the Boston Celtics: NBA Odds and Pick

Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for the Los Angeles Lakers when they hit take on the Boston Celtics on Friday in pro NBA hoops betting action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The visiting Los Angeles Lakers betting line opened this morning as 12.5-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while the total was hovering around 220.5 at Sportsbook and other betting odds shops.

Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 121-100 win for the Celtics on Friday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Boston Celtics currently sport a record of 31-18, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 27-21-1 ATS. The Los Angeles Lakers are 17-35 and 24-27-1 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Celtics post a 27-21-1 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Lakers have gone 28-24 against the total number of points scored. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Boston vs Los Angeles injuries news.

The betting Power Rankings at Odds Shark have the No. 26-rated Los Angeles Lakers taking on the No. 3-rated Boston Celtics in this NBA contest.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Boston's No. 7-ranked offense averaging 108.24 PPG, against a Los Angeles Lakers defense that ranks No. 27 at 110.29 PPG. The Boston Celtics field goal percentage has averaged 45.41% so far, more than the Los Angeles Lakers shooters have achieved on the year, 44.57% per game.