Lakers vs Celtics Picks and Prediction – 3/9/2025

The Los Angeles Lakers look for their 9th consecutive win on Saturday when visiting the Boston Celtics. Los Angeles is 40-21 and second in the Western Conference, but a distant 10 ½ games behind first place Oklahoma City. Los Angeles defeated the New York Knicks 113-109 on Thursday night. Luka Doncic scored 32 points and LeBron James had 31 for the Lakers. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our NBA predictions.

LeBron James leads Los Angeles in scoring and assists, averaging 24.9 points and 8.5 assists per game. Luka Doncic is second in scoring and the leading rebounder, averaging 22.9 points and 8.2 rebounds per game. Los Angeles has four players who average double figures in scoring. The Lakers score on an average of 113.1 points per game.

The Boston Celtics look for a fourth straight win on Saturday when hosting the Los Angeles Lakers. Boston is 45-18 and second in the Eastern conference, 7 ½ games behind the first-place Cleveland Cavaliers. Boston defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 123-105 on Thursday night with Jayson Tatum scoring 35 points to pace the Celtics. Boston has won nine of the last 11.

Jayson Tatum leads Boston in scoring, rebounding, and assists, averaging 26.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game. Jaylen Brown is second in scoring, averaging 23.1 points per game. Boston has six players who average double figures in scoring. The Celtics score an average of 117.0 points per game, shooting 46.1% overall and 37.1% from 3-point territory.

Although the Los Angeles Lakers are playing exceptionally well at this point, the Boston Celtics will win and cover at home on Saturday. Boston has covered the number in eight of its last 11 and the Celtics are 5-1 ATS in the last six played at home. Boston has the sixth best offense, scoring 117.1 points per game and the third best defense, allowing 108.3 points per game. Final Score Prediction, Boston Celtics win and cover ATS 119-109.