The Los Angeles Clippers (11-7) travel to face off against the Boston Celtics (14-3) on Monday, November 25th. This game will be played at TD Garden in Boston and televised on NBCS. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 7:30 ET.

Clippers vs Celtics

The Clippers Are Coming Off A Win

The Clippers improved to 11-7 this season with a dominant 125-99 road win over the 76ers on Sunday. Favored by 1.5 points, L.A. covered the spread with ease, winning by 26. The game’s total points reached 224, surpassing the O/U line of 210.5 by 13.5 points.

After an early 11-0 run put the Clippers ahead 16-8, they maintained control. They outscored the 76ers 39-27 in the 1st quarter and, following a 23-23 2nd quarter, pulled away by winning the 3rd quarter 35-22. L.A. led 97-72 entering the 4th and edged the 76ers 28-27 in the final period.

The Celtics Are Coming Off A Win

Boston improved to 14-3 on the season with a 107-105 win over the Timberwolves on Sunday. The Celtics, who were favored by 8 points, didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total of 212 points fell short of the 222-point over/under line.

After an 11-0 run by the Timberwolves early in the game, Boston responded by winning the 2nd and 3rd quarters, taking an 84-73 lead into the 4th. However, Minnesota outscored Boston 32-23 in the final period, making it a close finish.

Clippers Offense Breakdown

In their win over the 76ers, the Clippers shot 58% from the field and 40% from three, hitting 12 threes overall. James Harden led the way with 23 points and 8 assists, knocking down 3 threes at a 42.9% rate.

Derrick Jones Jr. added 18 points on 70% shooting, while Ivica Zubac contributed 16 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 80% from the field. Terance Mann scored all 13 of his points in the 4th quarter.

Celtics Offense Breakdown

Jaylen Brown knocked down 7 threes at a 70% clip, finishing with 29 points and 4 assists in the Celtics’ win over the Timberwolves. Jayson Tatum added 26 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 5 threes, while Derrick White contributed 19 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists, connecting on 4 threes.

Boston made 21 threes as a team, shooting 37.5% from beyond the arc and 42.5% overall from the field. Brown scored 15 points in the 1st quarter and added 9 more in the 4th, while White chipped in 10 points in the final period.

Clippers Team Defense

The Clippers put on a defensive clinic against the 76ers, holding them to just 99 points on 39% shooting. They were especially strong in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, where they gave up only 23 and 22 points, respectively.

From beyond the arc, the Clippers limited the 76ers to 9 threes on 23% shooting. They also recorded 9 steals and 5 blocks in the game.

Celtics Team Defense

The Clippers’ defense was on point against the 76ers, holding them to just 99 points on 39% shooting. They gave up 27 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters but tightened up in the middle, allowing just 23 points in the 2nd and 22 in the 3rd.

From beyond the arc, the Clippers were excellent, limiting the 76ers to 9 made threes on 23% shooting. They also recorded 9 steals and 5 blocks in the game.

Clippers vs Celtics Trends

• Across their last five road contests, Los Angeles has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 113 points per game.
• Boston has played well in their previous three home games, going 3-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 120 points per game while allowing 105. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
• Through their last five games as the underdog, the Clippers have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 3-2.
• Through their previous three contests as the betting favorite, the Celtics have a strong record of 3-0. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 0-3.

Clippers vs Celtics Prediction

The Celtics is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 124-110. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Celtics at -9.5.

Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 218.5, and our model predicts the Clippers and Celtics to score a combined 234 points. We recommend betting on the over.

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