Celtics vs Lakers Prediction and NBA Tips - 6 December 2025
Last updated: Dec 6, 2025, 12:09AM | Published: Dec 5, 2025, 2:06PM
The Boston Celtics will take on the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA action at TD Garden on Saturday, beginning at 11:00am AEDT.
With the likes of Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard, the Celtics are up against a Lakers side that includes Austin Reaves, Deandre Ayton and Rui Hachimura.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Celtics vs Lakers game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Boston vs LA Lakers NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Celtics a 73% chance of defeating the Lakers at TD Garden.
Celtics vs Lakers: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at TD Garden are listed here:
- Head to Head: Celtics $1.29, Lakers $3.70
- Line: Celtics -9 ($1.91), Lakers +9 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 227.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Celtics at $1.29 and the Lakers at $3.70.
The Celtics are 9-point favourites against the Lakers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Lakers (+9) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 227.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Lakers (+9) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 227.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Celtics vs Lakers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: LA Lakers at $3.70 with Bet365
- Line: Lakers +9 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 227.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Celtics vs Lakers predictions are based on market-leading modelling and wagering expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Celtics have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Lakers to win is our preferred option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable punter in the long run.
Celtics vs Lakers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Celtics vs Lakers at TD Garden on Saturday is the Celtics winning 117-110.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Boston vs LA Lakers game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.
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Celtics vs Lakers: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Celtics and Lakers at TD Garden is scheduled to begin at 11:00am AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Date: Saturday 6 December 2025
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: TD Garden
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Boston vs LA Lakers predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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