LA Clippers vs Boston Celtics 12/29/2022 Expert Picks, Tips and Game Preview
The LA Clippers and the Boston Celtics will meet at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at 7:30 PM (EDT). The Clippers are in first place in the Pacific Division with a record of 21-15. The team is entering this match with two straight wins, following a 124-113 victory over the Toronto Raptors. Ivica Zubac scored 23 points with 16 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 block while Kawhi Leonard delivered 15 points with 8 assists, 7 rebounds, 1 steal, and 1 block. Paul George delivered 23 points with 7 rebounds, 5 assists, and 1 steal.
The Clippers are shooting an average of 109.2 points per game. The team collected a total of 44.4 rebounds, 22.9 assists, 6.6 steals, and 4.8 blocks per meeting. SG Paul George is the top point maker of the team with 23.7 points, 1.5 steals, 45.0% FG shooting, and 88.1% from the charity zone. C Ivica Zubac made 11.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocks while PG John Wall delivered 5.4 assists.
- The total went OVER in 4 of LA Clippers’ last 5 matches.
- The LA Clippers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 matches.
- The LA Clippers are 7-3 SU in their last 10 matches against Boston.
- The LA Clippers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 matches.
LA Clippers vs Boston Celtics 12/29/2022 Expert Picks, Tips and Game Preview
Over on the Boston side, the Boston Celtics are in first place in the Atlantic Division with a record of 25-10. The team is entering this match with three straight wins, following a 126-102 victory over the Houston Rockets. Jaylen Brown scored 39 points with 3 steals, 2 assists, and 1 rebound while Robert Williams III made 11 points, 15 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 block. Malcolm Brogdon made 6 points with 8 assists and 6 rebounds.
The Celtics are shooting an average of 118.9 points per game. The team hauled a total to 43.7 rebounds, 26.6 assists, 6.8 steals, and 5.1 blocks per meeting. SF Jayson Tatum is the leader of the scoreline with 31.1 points, 8.1 rebounds, 47.7% FG shooting, and 86.7% from the charity area. PG Marcus Smart delivered 7.3 assists and 1.4 steals while C Al Hordord made 1.1 blocks.
- The Boston Celtics are 12-6 SU in their last 18 matches.
- The total went OVER in 8 of Boston’s last 11 matches against the LA Clippers.
- The Celtics are 13-4 SU in their last 17 matches at home.
- The total went OVER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 matches at home against the LA Clippers.
LA Clippers vs Boston Celtics. The NBA pick is the LA Clippers. Los Angeles is entering this match with excellent health and Boston’s Danilo Gallinari sits out from playing in any match this season as he is recovering from knee surgery. Look for the LA Clippers to win this match with a predicted score of 116-112.
NBA Starting Time: 7:30 PM (EDT)
Location: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
Date: Thursday, December 29, 2022
TV: NBA TV
NBA Odds: LA Clippers +6
NBA Totals: 227
