The Boston Celtics host the Los Angeles Lakers, Thursday Feb 10, as the Celtics try for a third straight home win over the Lakers. They’ve split their last ten meetings. NBA oddsmakers have the Celtics as -2.5 point home favorites over the Lakers with the over/under set at 187.5 points. Be sure to check Lakers vs Celtics NBA Point Spreads and get your predictions in early.
The Lakers (36-16) (17-8 V) have won six of ten games and have won two straight away from home. Bryant's 19 points led six Lakers in double figures as they improved on their seven-game road trip with a 93-84 win over Memphis on Monday. Kobe Bryant, who matched a season high with 41 points against the Celtics on Jan. 30, has averaged 29.7 his last 15 regular-season and playoff games in Boston. Against the Celtics this time, "We're going to have to be really physical, really solid, really aggressive in order to be successful in Boston," Pau Gasol told the Lakers' official website. The Lakers also must worry about Ray Allen, who needs to make two 3-pointers to break Reggie Miller's NBA career record of 2,560. Allen is grateful he has a chance to reach that milestone in front of the home crowd. Expect Allen to go off tonight.
The Celtics (38-13) (23-4 H) are winners of six of their last ten games and are 3-1 SU in their last four at home. Boston dressed only 10 players while shooting 40.8 percent in Monday's 94-89 loss at Charlotte. Though Pierce is expected to play despite missing practice Wednesday while home sick, Shaquille O'Neal will miss a fourth straight game with a sore Achilles' tendon and backup center Semih Erden his second due a strained leg muscle. The Celtics continue to play without veterans Jermaine O'Neal (knee) and Delonte West (wrist). Those injuries won't give the Lakers reason to relax with Kevin Garnett, Glen Davis and Kendrick Perkins still in the paint. Garnett had 18 points with 13 rebounds at Los Angeles last month. Boston leads the Eastern Conference by one-half game over Miami.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Boston.
- Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
- Lakers are 2-6-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings in Boston.
- Lakers are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
- Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
- Celtics are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Lakers vs Celtics
When: Thursday, Feb 10, 8:00 PM ET
Pick: Celtics -2.5
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The Bottom Line: The Celtics own the Lakers, on home court. Be sure to check Lakers vs Celtics Basketball Point Spreads and get your predictions in early.
