Clippers vs. Celtics NBA Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for December 23

Clippers vs. Celtics Game Info

• Date: Saturday, December 23, 2023
• Time: 3:30 PM ET
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena -- Los Angeles, California
• Coverage: BSSC and NBCS-BOS

The Los Angeles Clippers (17-11) are only 2.5-point underdogs as they attempt to extend a six-game home win streak when they square off against the Boston Celtics (21-6) on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Crypto.com Arena. The game airs at 3:30 PM ET on BSSC and NBCS-BOS. The over/under for the matchup is set at 231.

Clippers vs. Celtics Odds & Spread

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Clippers vs. Celtics Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Celtics win (53.4%)

Clippers vs. Celtics Betting Trends

• The Celtics are 12-12-3 against the spread this season.
• The Clippers have 14 wins against the spread in 28 games this season.
• Celtics games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 13 times out of 28 chances this season.
• Clippers games this season have hit the over 11 times in 28 opportunities (39.3%).
• Boston owns a better record against the spread in home games (9-4-1) than it does in road games (3-8-2).
• When playing at home, the Celtics go over the over/under 50% of the time (seven of 14 games). They've hit the over in 46.2% of road games (six of 13 contests).
• Los Angeles has been better against the spread at home (8-6-0) than on the road (6-8-0) this year.
• Clippers games have finished above the over/under less frequently at home (four times out of 14) than on the road (seven of 14) this year.

Celtics Leaders

• Jayson Tatum averages 26.8 points, 8.7 boards and 4.2 assists, shooting 47.6% from the field and 34.5% from downtown, with 3 made treys per contest.
• Jaylen Brown is averaging 22.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.1 steals and 0.7 blocked shots.
• Derrick White is averaging 16.5 points, 5.1 assists and 4 rebounds.
• Jrue Holiday is averaging 12.6 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.7 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.9 steals and 0.9 blocked shots.
• Al Horford's numbers on the season are 7.7 points, 7.1 boards and 2.8 assists per contest, shooting 47.2% from the floor and 36.4% from downtown, with an average of 1.4 made treys.

Clippers Leaders

• Kawhi Leonard averages 24.4 points, 5.9 boards and 3.5 assists. He is also draining 52.1% of his shots from the floor and 42.9% from beyond the arc, with 2.3 triples per contest.
• The Clippers are getting 22.8 points, 5.7 boards and 4.2 assists per game from Paul George.
• The Clippers get 17.4 points per game from James Harden, plus 4.8 rebounds and 7.7 assists.
• The Clippers get 11.3 points per game from Russell Westbrook, plus 6.5 boards and 4.6 assists.
• The Clippers are getting 12 points, 9.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game from Ivica Zubac.

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