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Although both teams have been on very different paths for most of the season, this Lakers vs Celtics clash is still one of the most fascinating to watch for any NBA fan.
This promises to be a very entertaining game until the end, as well as the first duel of the campaign between these two teams, which fell to the Celtics by a score of 122-118 in overtime.
Without further ado, JefeBet presents the analysis and prediction for this Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics, along with many more predictions for each of the NBA games. So keep reading to keep updated.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics NBA Regular Season Game on January 28, 2023
- Where: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
- When: Saturday, January 28, 2023, 8:30 PM ET
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Betting on the Los Angeles Lakers
- Regular Season Record: 23-26
Despite their inconsistencies, the Los Angeles Lakers are still firmly in the fight for one of the playoff spots, being only 1.0 game away from that place. Their outlook seems to be getting a little clearer now that they will be able to count again with one of their main stars: Anthony Davis.
Davis reappeared last Wednesday after more than a month on the sidelines in a Lakers’ victory over the San Antonio Spurs by a score of 104-113, with the power forward recording a double-double of 21 points and 12 rebounds in 26:12 minutes of play, while LeBron James contributed 20 points and 11 assists.
Los Angeles is one of the best teams in the league offensively with an average of 117.0 points scored per game, a production that promises to improve with the return of Davis, who has averaged 27.2 points scored per game this campaign.
Betting on the Boston Celtics
- Regular Season Record: 35-14
For their part, the Boston Celtics continue to dominate the Eastern Conference; however, they are going through a somewhat complicated moment, with some injuries considerably reducing the team’s performance as they have lost two of their last three games, scoring less than 100 points in each loss.
Playing at the TD Garden will surely give the Boston team a little more confidence heading into this matchup, since they have posted an 18-5 home record and an outstanding average of 121.9 points scored per game.While on defense, they have averaged 112.6 points allowed.
For the Celtics to get back to their best, they will need a major effort from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, their two main stars, who have averaged 31.0 and 26.9 points this campaign, respectively.
JefeBet Prediction
Despite their great campaign and their offensive power, the Celtics have shown some defensive shortcomings, which will surely be taken advantage of by a Lakers team that is one of the best on offense and that with the return of Davis has once again become a team to be taken under consideration.
Despite this, the Lakers have been even worse on their side of the court, especially when on the road, where they have recorded a dreadful average of 121.1 points allowed per game. Well, that’s something they will have to improve if they don’t want to have a tough time against the Celtics, which has dangerous offensive players like Tatum and Brown.
With players like James, Tatum, Davis, and Brown on the court, this game promises to have as main protagonists the offenses, which should make two defenses that usually give liberties suffer a lot, thus leaving a score with many points.
Prediction: Over.
