The Boston Celtics (53-18) have already clinched the Atlantic Division, but they want to win and finish in first overall in the Eastern playoff race and it’s looking good for them as they host the lowly LA Clippers (17-53), who are already out of the playoffs. Minus Garnett, Boston lost 93-91 at Los Angeles on Feb. 25. NBA oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Celtics as whopping -15.5 point home favs over the Clippers with the over/under listed at 200 points. Get your Boston Celtics vs LA Clippers Free NBA Pick in now at Sportsbook.com
The Clippers recently lost to the Raptors 76-100 on the road. Their top producers on the night were Zach Randolph with 20pts, while Baron Davis added 12pts and Eric Gordon finished with 11pts. In order to pull off a second straight upset of Boston, Los Angeles must deal with Garnett, who has posted 10pts and four rebounds in each of his two games – totaling 32 minutes - since missing 13 with a right knee strain. Randolph is averaging 21.3 points in 31 games since being traded to Los Angeles from New York. He had 30pts and 12 rebounds last month against Boston. The Clippers are 7-27 on the road where they average 95.4 ppg and give up an average 103.9 ppg. They are 0-5 SU in their last five road games where they’ve averaged 91.8 ppg and given up an average 105.6 ppg.
The Celtics recently beat the Grizzlies 105-87 on the road. Their top scorers on the night were Ray Allen with 20pts, while Kevin Garnett added 20pts and Kendrick Perkins had an off night adding a low 9pts. Garnett is third on the team averaging 16.1pts with 8.6 rebounds and had 11pts and six boards in a 104-76 win at Los Angeles on Feb. 25, 2008 in his only game against the Clippers since coming to Boston. Leading scorer Paul Pierce had 20 points at Los Angeles last month for Boston, which committed 20 turnovers and was outscored 56-22 in the paint in that game. Randolph is averaging 21.3 points in 31 games since being traded to Los Angeles from New York. He had 30 and 12 rebounds last month against Boston. The Celtics are 28-6 at home where they average 104.5 ppg and give up an average94.1 ppg. They are 3-2 SU in their last five home games where they’ve averaged 98.6 ppg and given up an average 97 ppg. The Celtics sit 4 1/2 games behind Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland, coach Doc Rivers has limited Garnett's minutes. He said Garnett could see an increase in time for this contest.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
- Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Boston.
- Favorite is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
- Clippers are 5-12 ATS in the last 17 meetings.
Boston Celtics vs LA Clippers Free NBA Pick
When: Mon, Mar 23, 2009 7:30 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Celtics -15.5
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The Bottom Line: The Clippers aren’t winning on the road and they aren’t going to start tonight. Get your Boston Celtics vs LA Clippers Free NBA Pick in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
