Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers Prediction: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds, and Spreads- December 13

The top-ranked Boston Celtics travel to LaLa land to rekindle a rivalry that goes back centuries as they face Los Angeles Lakers. No matter who dons the jerseys, anytime the Celtics and Lakers get together--the game is worth watching. LeBron James and Anthony Davis got the Lakers' season back on course before their recent slide. The Boston Celtics MVP candidate Jayson Tatum has been scorching all season long and has enabled them to distance themselves from the competition in the Eastern Conference as they remain in 1st place. Which legendary franchise will be victorious in this one?

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Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers Details

Fixture: New Boston Celtics @ Los Angeles Lakers

Date and Time: Tuesday, December 13, 10:00 PM ET

Venue: Crypto.Com Arena, Los Angeles, California

Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report

Boston Celtics big man Al Horford is out for tonight's game due to personal reasons. Reportedly, the Celtics expect Horford to return to the team by Friday.

The Celtics may have to battle interior issues on the frontcourt as C Robert Williams III is also out as he continues to deal with a knee issue.

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to list LeBron James and Anthony Davis as day-to-day, but they both continue to play upwards of 36+ minutes per night. Forward Cole Swider remains out with a foot issue.

Small Forward Juan Toscano-Anderson is scheduled for an evaluation later this week. The Lakers swingman remains on the shelf with an injured ankle.

Wenyen Gabriel is out of Tuesday night's contest with an injured shoulder.

Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report

PLAYER	TEAM	INJURY	STATUS
Al Horford	Celtics	Personal	Out
Robert Williams	Celtics	Knee	Out
Juan Toscano-Ander.	Lakers	Ankle	Out
Cole Swider	Lakers	Foot	Out
Wenyen Gabriel	Lakers	Shoulder	Out

Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers Betting Odds & Spreads

TEAMS	LINES	OVER/UNDER	MONEY LINE
Boston Celtics	-3.5 (-110)	O 235 (-115)	-165
Los Angeles Lakers	+3.5 (-110)	U 235 (-105)	+140

Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers Starting 5s

Celtics- PG Marcus Smart, SG Derrick White, SF Jaylen Brown, PF Jayson Tatum, C Grant Williams

Lakers- PG Dennis Schroder, SG Patrick Beverly, SF Lonnie Walker IV, PF LeBron James, C Anthony Davis

Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers Betting Prediction

The Boston Celtics are just too formidable an opponent for Los Angeles Lakers in their current state. LeBron James, even at an advancing age, is playing phenomenal basketball. Unfortunately, King James doesn't have enough help. The Boston Celtics have enough firepower to push the Lakers back on their home court for an easy victory. Take the Celtics and sit tight..

Prediction: Boston Celtics -3.5 (-110) 235 O/U

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