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Celtics vs. Lakers Prediction: Boston to Win, Jayson Tatum Projected for 29 Points in Thursday's NBA Game [1/23/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Thursday's Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Lakers matchup.
NBA action continues on Thursday at 10:00PM ET as the favored Boston Celtics square off with the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena.
The Lakers, with stars such as Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Austin Reaves, will face off against the Celtics, whose lineup includes Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Celtics as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Boston-LA Lakers game 10,000 times," said Damien Souness from Dimers.
"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Celtics with a win probability of 69% and the Lakers with 31%."
For expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Celtics vs. Lakers predictions page.
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Celtics vs. Lakers Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's game between the Lakers and Celtics at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to begin at 10:00PM ET.
- Who: Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers
- Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
- Time: 10:00PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
- Merchandise: Buy Lakers and Celtics gear at Fanatics
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Thursday's Celtics vs. Lakers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Boston vs. LA Lakers picks, be sure to check out the latest NBA predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Celtics vs. Lakers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NBA game between the Celtics and Lakers 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Celtics a 69% chance of defeating the Lakers. Our predicted final score has the Celtics winning 112-106.
According to our model, the Lakers (+6.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 219.5 points has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Celtics vs. Lakers Odds
We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Celtics | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -6.5 (-105) | +6.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -235 | +198 |
| Total | o219.5 (-105) | u219.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Celtics vs. Lakers Picks
Our model's biggest edge in today's Celtics vs. Lakers matchup is on the over/under.
Our expert predictions, matched against the current odds, reveal the best NBA picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our full set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Celtics vs. Lakers Player Props
Betting on Celtics vs. Lakers NBA prop bets? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Crypto.com Arena.
Jayson Tatum is expected to lead the Celtics with 29 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists, while Anthony Davis is projected to have 25 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists for the Lakers.
Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every NBA game this season.
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Conclusion
We predict the Celtics, with a 69% win probability, will likely beat the Lakers on Thursday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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