The Celtics will play the Clippers on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 10:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Clippers set for Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Boston Celtics currently have a 96.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Los Angeles Clippers is 89.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics currently have a 11-7 record as an away team. That standing puts them 3rd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Los Angeles Clippers - The Los Angeles Clippers start this matchup with a 8-8 record as a home team. They now rank 7th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Boston Celtics currently rank 12th (117.0) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Los Angeles Clippers stand at 24th averaging 112.3 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 110.6 points against the Boston Celtics, ranking them 27th in the league. The Los Angeles Clippers currently rank 22nd in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 113.6 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Boston Celtics have notched a 5-4 Eastern Atlantic Division division record, while the Los Angeles Clippers possess a 3-4 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Boston Celtics have a 21-12 overall record, while the Los Angeles Clippers have a 12-21 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye Clippers! The Celtics be comin' to plunder yer court...
Fans in Los Angeles be cheerin' on the Clippers with wild fervor...
Boston Celtics be standin' tall with a 21-12 record, ready to triumph...
Los Angeles Clippers be strugglin' at 12-21, in need of redemption...
See you courtside at today's game, be sure to review the best... prop bets below for an exciting showdown on the high seas!
Best Celtics at Clippers Odds
| Underdog Boston Celtics | Favorite Los Angeles Clippers |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Boston Celtics | Favorite Los Angeles Clippers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Los Angeles Clippers are -1.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Boston Celtics are +1.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 219.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 219.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Los Angeles Clippers are the -118 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Boston Celtics are the -102 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Celtics
Clippers
1/03/26 10:40pm EST | +1.5 -110-1.5 -110 |
Underdog Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +1.5 Boston Celtics underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Los Angeles Clippers - Los Angeles Clippers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -1.5 Los Angeles Clippers favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Clippers Prop Bets
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Celtics
Clippers
Game to Overtime
1/03/26 10:40pm EST | Yes +1350No -5000Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
BOS at LAC 1/03/26 10:40pm EST | 109.5 o -118109.5 u -110Bet |
Clippers
Team Total Points
BOS at LAC 1/03/26 10:40pm EST | 110.5 o -110110.5 u -115Bet |
Anfernee Simons
Points Scored
BOS at LAC 1/03/26 10:40pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -120Bet |
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Brook Lopez
Points Scored
BOS at LAC 1/03/26 10:40pm EST | 6.5 o +1006.5 u -135Bet |
Derrick Jones Jr
Points Scored
BOS at LAC 1/03/26 10:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1307.5 u +100Bet |
Derrick White
Points Scored
BOS at LAC 1/03/26 10:40pm EST | 18.5 o -11018.5 u -118Bet |
Hugo Gonzalez
Points Scored
BOS at LAC 1/03/26 10:40pm EST | 4.5 o -1054.5 u -130Bet |
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Ivica Zubac
Points Scored
BOS at LAC 1/03/26 10:40pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -120Bet |
James Harden
Points Scored
BOS at LAC 1/03/26 10:40pm EST | 24.5 o -10524.5 u -125Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points Scored
BOS at LAC 1/03/26 10:40pm EST | 28.5 o -12528.5 u -105Bet |
John Collins
Points Scored
BOS at LAC 1/03/26 10:40pm EST | 10.5 o -13010.5 u +100Bet |
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Jordan Walsh
Points Scored
BOS at LAC 1/03/26 10:40pm EST | 3.5 o -1203.5 u -110Bet |
Kawhi Leonard
Points Scored
BOS at LAC 1/03/26 10:40pm EST | 28.5 o -12528.5 u -105Bet |
Kris Dunn
Points Scored
BOS at LAC 1/03/26 10:40pm EST | 6.5 o -1306.5 u +100Bet |
Luka Garza
Points Scored
BOS at LAC 1/03/26 10:40pm EST | 7.5 o +1007.5 u -130Bet |
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Neemias Queta
Points Scored
BOS at LAC 1/03/26 10:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1189.5 u -110Bet |
Nicholas Batum
Points Scored
BOS at LAC 1/03/26 10:40pm EST | 4.5 o -1304.5 u +100Bet |
Payton Pritchard
Points Scored
BOS at LAC 1/03/26 10:40pm EST | 15.5 o -11515.5 u -115Bet |
Sam Hauser
Points Scored
BOS at LAC 1/03/26 10:40pm EST | 6.5 o -1056.5 u -125Bet |
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Derrick White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at LAC 1/03/26 10:40pm EST | 28.5 o -10528.5 u -125Bet |
Ivica Zubac
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at LAC 1/03/26 10:40pm EST | 23.5 o -10523.5 u -125Bet |
James Harden
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at LAC 1/03/26 10:40pm EST | 37.5 o -11537.5 u -115Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at LAC 1/03/26 10:40pm EST | 40.5 o -10540.5 u -125Bet |
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Kawhi Leonard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at LAC 1/03/26 10:40pm EST | 39.5 o -11539.5 u -118Bet |
Payton Pritchard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at LAC 1/03/26 10:40pm EST | 24.5 o -11824.5 u -115Bet |
Sam Hauser
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at LAC 1/03/26 10:40pm EST | 11.5 o -11511.5 u -115Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Boston Celtics | 35 | 19 | 0.648 | +6.0 | 18-9 | 17-10 | 7-5 | 24-13 | 115.3 | 108.4 | +6.9 | W1 | 7-3 |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 26 | 28 | 0.481 | +15.0 | 13-11 | 13-17 | 7-4 | 16-16 | 111.9 | 112.3 | -0.4 | W1 | 6-4 |
Boston Celtics & Los Angeles Clippers Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Boston Celtics Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Celtics | +1400 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Clippers | +50000 Bet |
Boston Celtics & Los Angeles Clippers Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Clippers NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026 at 10:40 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Clippers Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Clippers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.