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Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview
Boston closes a strong post-Christmas road trip in Inglewood against a Clippers team playing its best basketball of the season. The Celtics are 3-1 on the trip after a controlled win in Sacramento, where Jaylen Brown led early and Derrick White closed late. Boston has gone 14-5 since mid-November and continues to win through balance and late-game execution.
Los Angeles enters on a six-game winning streak powered by Kawhi Leonard. The Clippers have shifted their offense toward Leonard as the primary engine, and the results have been dramatic. He is averaging 39 points during the streak and has carried scoring load late in close games. The defensive foundation remains solid, but the offense has surged to another level.
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Line Movement and Odds
Los Angeles opened -2.5 and has been bet up to -4 as Leonard’s scoring run continues to draw support. Boston sits at +4, with some resistance from bettors backing the Celtics’ consistency against elite teams.
The total opened at 230 and moved to 232.5. Market movement reflects the Clippers’ recent offensive efficiency and Leonard’s increased three-point volume. Moneyline pricing favors Los Angeles at home after six straight wins.
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Matchup Breakdown
Boston’s edge is depth and defensive versatility. The Celtics can rotate multiple defenders onto Leonard and force the Clippers to beat them through secondary scoring. White’s ability to impact games late without dominating usage remains a quiet advantage.
Los Angeles relies on Leonard’s shot creation. His three-point attempts have climbed sharply, and his efficiency has followed. When he draws help, the Clippers generate clean looks, but when those shots stall, the offense can tighten. The key is whether Boston can force Leonard into tougher midrange attempts instead of rhythm threes.
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Injuries and Conditions
Boston Celtics
- Kristaps Porzingis, calf management, probable
- Jrue Holiday, ankle, probable
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Los Angeles Clippers
- Kawhi Leonard, ankle management, probable
- Ivica Zubac, knee soreness, probable
See full Los Angeles Clippers injury report.
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Best Bets and Prediction
Los Angeles has been dominant recently, but Boston matches up well defensively and has proven road composure. Leonard’s shot volume keeps the Clippers dangerous, yet Boston’s depth and discipline can keep this close into the final minutes.
Projected Score: Clippers 116, Celtics 113
Best Bet: Celtics +4
Secondary Lean: Over 232.5
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