Lakers vs Celtics Prediction and NBA Tips - 23 February 2026
Last updated: Feb 22, 2026, 11:33PM | Published: Feb 22, 2026, 1:00PM
The Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Boston Celtics in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Monday, starting at 10:30am AEDT.
With the likes of Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves, the Lakers are looking to overcome a Celtics side that includes Jaylen Brown, Payton Pritchard and Derrick White.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Lakers vs Celtics game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's LA Lakers vs Boston NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Celtics a 57% chance of beating the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena.
Lakers vs Celtics: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Monday's NBA game at Crypto.com Arena are listed here:
- Head to Head: Lakers $1.95, Celtics $1.87
- Line: Lakers +1 ($1.91), Celtics -1 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 230 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 Lakers at $1.95 and the Celtics at $1.87.
The Lakers are listed as 1-point underdogs against the Celtics, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Celtics (-1) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 230 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Celtics (-1) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 230-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Lakers vs Celtics: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Boston at $1.87 with Bet365
- Line: Celtics -1 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 230 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Lakers vs Celtics betting tips are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
Lakers vs Celtics: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lakers vs Celtics at Crypto.com Arena on Monday is the Celtics winning 115-113.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the LA Lakers vs Boston game on Monday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
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Lakers vs Celtics: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Lakers and Celtics at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to start at 10:30am AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics
- Date: Monday 23 February 2026
- Time: 10:30am AEDT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our LA Lakers vs Boston predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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