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Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Lakers: Predictions, odds, and how to watch the 2020/21 NBA season

Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers clash tonightfor the 2020/21 NBA season. Check out how to watch the game, the match preview, information, predictions, and odds.

Jayson Tatum (left) of the Boston Celtics defends LeBron James (right) of the Los Angeles Lakers. (Getty)
Jayson Tatum (left) of the Boston Celtics defends LeBron James (right) of the Los Angeles Lakers. (Getty)

Boston Celtics will come against Los Angeles Lakers today, April 15, 2021, at 10:00 PM (ET) in the 2020/21 NBA season. Here, you will find everything you want to know about this NBA game, such as predictions, odds, storylines, and how to watch the game.

This will be their 294th regular-season game. Boston Celtics are by far the better side in head-to-head clashes, having won 161 games; while the Lakers have managed to triumph in 132 matches so far.

The last time they clashed was on January 30, 2021, and it ended in a 96-95 win for the Lakers. It promises to be a more exciting clash as they meet for the second time in the 2020/21 NBA season.

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Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Lakers: Match Information

Date: Thursday, April 15, 2021
Time: 10:00 PM (ET)
Location: Staples Center, Los Angeles

Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Lakers: Time By State in the U.S.

ET: 10:00 PM
CT: 9:00 PM
MT: 8:00 PM
PT: 7:00 PM

Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Lakers: Storylines

Boston Celtics have so far grabbed 29 triumphs and 26 defeats so far in 55 matches. On the other side, in the 55 games they have played, Los Angeles Lakers have managed 34 wins and 21 losses so far.

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The Celtics are currently sitting in the fifth position of the Eastern Conference table with a win percentage of 0.527. While the Lakers are placed in fifth in the Western Conference table with a win percentage of 0.618.

These opponents have a history of previous encounters, as their first one dates back to November 9, 1948, and it ended in a 55-77 win for the Boston side.

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Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Lakers: Results

Boston Celtics: 29-26 (12-16 on the road, 17-10 at home)

Los Angeles Lakers: 34-21 (18-10 on the road, 16-11 at home)

How To Watch Or Live Stream Free Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Lakers in the U.S.

The 2020/21 NBA regular-season game between Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers, to be played on Thursday, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, will be broadcasted on TNT in the United States.

Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Lakers: Predictions And Odds

As expected, oddsmakers believe that the visiting Boston Celtics will get a tough win on the road. Right now, they’re favored by 6 points, while the game total is set at just 212 points.

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Handicap Celtics -6
Game Total o/u 212

* Odds via FanDuel

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