LA Clippers Host Boston Celtics ( February 5, 2021) on ESPN NBA Betting Odds and Picks

Clippers Host Celtics Friday on ESPN

Last year the Clippers were a massive disappointment in the playoffs. LA was a co-favorite with the Lakers but fell flat when it mattered most. This year there is a new sense of purpose for Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers. Owner Steve Ballmer wants results. To illuminate, he fired Doc Rivers after the 2020 playoff flop. And Rivers was the most successful coach in Clippers history. By contrast, Celtics coach Brad Stevens is secure at his post. But Boston has been sluggish for NBA bets. Indeed, the Celtics haven’t shown the value of recent seasons.

Boston Celtics vs. LA Clippers NBA Betting Information

Date and Time:Friday, February 5, 2021, 10 p.m. ET
Location:Staples Center, Los Angeles, California
Celtics at Clippers TV Coverage:ESPN
Celtics at Clippers Odds at SBG Sportsbook:
TeamSpreadTotalML
Celtics+6 (-110)221½ (-110)+210
Clippers -6 (-110)221½ (-110)-250
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Boston Celtics at LA Clippers SBG Odds overview

On this occasion, we get a high-profile Friday night online wagering matchup. A majority of squares will go to the hot home team. In comparison, sharps will look hard at Boston’s good defense, which can keep them within the number. Celtics brings the best board value away from home.

Boston Celtics Team Overview

Boston has been in the money recently with three payouts in four games. Three of those four games stayed under the total. As a result, the Celtics are 10-8 straight up and against the spread with 9-9 on totals. Boston ranks 16th for scoring offense and 8th for points allowed.

LA Clippers Team Overview

Late on, the Clippers have paid in seven of their last nine games. Three of their previous five games went under the total. LA is 16-5 straight up, 13-8 against the spread, and 12-9 over the total. To summarize, the Clippers rank 7th for scoring offense and 4th for points allowed.

Boston Celtics at LA Clippers Betting Trends

  • Boston is 51-35-4 against the spread in all games
  • On the road, the Celtics are 24-16-2 on the board
  • The Celtics are 20-11-1 vs. the odds against Western Conference teams
  • As dogs, Boston is 23-9 vs. the line
  • Boston is 50-56-1 under the total overall
  • The Celtics are 20-22 to the under on the road
  • As dogs, Boston is 12-20 under the number
  • Against the Western Conference, the Celtics are 13-19 to the under
  • LA is 60-46 on the board overall
  • The Clippers are 23-19 vs. the odds at home
  • Against the Eastern Conference, LA is 18-12 vs. the line
  • The Clippers are 51-38 on the board as chalk
  • The Clippers are 50-53-3 under the total in all games
  • LA is 21-20-1 over the total at home
  • Against the Eastern Conference, the Clippers are 33-41-2 under the number
  • As chalk, LA is 44-42-3 to the over

Boston Celtics at LA Clippers Head-to-Head vs. Spread

  • The Clippers have covered six of their last nine against the Celtics
  • Five of the last six in this series went over the total
  • The Clippers have paid in five of their last seven home games with Boston
  • Only two of the last six in this series at LA went over the total

Boston Celtics at LA Clippers SBG Picks

As mentioned earlier, the Clippers have the edge in this NBA Bets. Also, LA boasts the best player on the floor. Leonard is averaging 25.9 points per game to lead LA.

Celtics at Clippers SBG Best Bet: LA Clippers.