Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 07/12/2021, 11:53  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 07/12/2021 at 13:05 in NBA Prediction

The LA Lakers are fourth in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference. They host the Boston Celtics, currently second in the Eastern Conference Atlantic Division. The Lakers are 12-12 for the season but of their 24 games, 15 have been played at home. They are currently seventh overall in the Western Conference and their most recent game saw them lose by four points at home to the LA Clippers. That took their home record this season to 8-7. Before that defeat, they'd recorded victories over Detroit and Sacramento. 

Boston are second in their division but three wins behind leaders Brooklyn. Their season record is 13-11 and that has them sixth overall in the Eastern Conference. Boston are 7-7 on their travels this season but had a big win in their most recent match, winning 145-117 at Portland. Before that game, Boston had lost three of their last five matches. Jaylen Brown is likely to miss this game  Five of the last seven days have seen the Lakers without a game, that's a handy period of rest. Back them to get a win here.