Basketball · 22 February 2026

Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction

Our pre-match tip

Boston Celtics to Win

Odds at posting: 1.87

WON

Our analysis

The Celtics' good pick-and-roll defense is a strong counter for the Lakers. Overall, this seems like the side to me.

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