The Celtics will play the Lakers on Sunday, February 22nd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 6:40 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
The Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers will tip-off on Sunday, February 22nd, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Boston Celtics come to this game with a 97.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Los Angeles Lakers, is currently 92.33. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics currently have a 17-10 away team record. They now rank 3rd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers come to the floor sporting a 15-10 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 7th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Boston Celtics currently rank 16th (115.3) for average points scored per game. The Los Angeles Lakers stand 13th, averaging 116.0 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 108.4 points against the Boston Celtics, ranking them 24th in the league. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 11th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 116.0 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Boston Celtics currently have a 7-5 Eastern Atlantic Division division record. Their opponent, the Los Angeles Lakers, come to the game with a 5-6 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Boston Celtics have a 35-19 overall record, while the Los Angeles Lakers have a 33-21 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye basketball fans! The Celtics face the Lakers in Los Angeles...Get ready for a showdown of epic proportions inside the Lakers venue...
Boston Celtics stand at 35-19 overall, with a 7-5 division record...Los Angeles Lakers hold a 33-21 overall standing, with a 5-6 division record...Celtics average 115.3 points per game, while Lakers average 116.0...Be sure to review each team's performance stats before placing your bets...
Our preferred sportsbooks offer the best point spreads and totals...Don't miss out on the prop bets for this exciting matchup...Get ready for a fierce battle as these two teams clash on Sunday...It's sure to be a nail-biter from start to finish...May the best team emerge victorious in this high-stakes game...
Best Celtics at Lakers Odds
| Underdog Los Angeles Lakers | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Los Angeles Lakers | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Boston Celtics are -1.5 +100 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Los Angeles Lakers are +1.5 -118 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 229.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 229.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Boston Celtics are the -115 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Los Angeles Lakers are the -105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Celtics
Lakers
2/22/26 6:40pm EST | -1.5 +100+1.5 -118 |
Underdog Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.
A +1.5 Los Angeles Lakers underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $100 at +100 odds.
A -1.5 Boston Celtics 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 Lakers Prop Bets
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Celtics
Lakers
Game to Overtime
2/22/26 6:40pm EST | Yes +1100No -3000Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
BOS at LAL 2/22/26 6:40pm EST | 114.5 o -120114.5 u -105Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
BOS at LAL 2/22/26 6:40pm EST | 114.5 o -118114.5 u -110Bet |
Austin Reaves
Points Scored
BOS at LAL 2/22/26 6:40pm EST | 20.5 o -11020.5 u -120Bet |
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Baylor Scheierman
Points Scored
BOS at LAL 2/22/26 6:40pm EST | 6.5 o -1256.5 u -105Bet |
Deandre Ayton
Points Scored
BOS at LAL 2/22/26 6:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1459.5 u +105Bet |
Derrick White
Points Scored
BOS at LAL 2/22/26 6:40pm EST | 18.5 o -10518.5 u -130Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points Scored
BOS at LAL 2/22/26 6:40pm EST | 29.5 o -11029.5 u -120Bet |
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LeBron James
Points Scored
BOS at LAL 2/22/26 6:40pm EST | 19.5 o +11019.5 u -150Bet |
Luka Doncic
Points Scored
BOS at LAL 2/22/26 6:40pm EST | 29.5 o -11829.5 u -110Bet |
Luke Kennard
Points Scored
BOS at LAL 2/22/26 6:40pm EST | 5.5 o -1455.5 u +110Bet |
Marcus Smart
Points Scored
BOS at LAL 2/22/26 6:40pm EST | 7.5 o +1007.5 u -135Bet |
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Neemias Queta
Points Scored
BOS at LAL 2/22/26 6:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1107.5 u -120Bet |
Nikola Vucevic
Points Scored
BOS at LAL 2/22/26 6:40pm EST | 12.5 o -11512.5 u -115Bet |
Payton Pritchard
Points Scored
BOS at LAL 2/22/26 6:40pm EST | 18.5 o -10518.5 u -125Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points Scored
BOS at LAL 2/22/26 6:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1058.5 u -130Bet |
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Sam Hauser
Points Scored
BOS at LAL 2/22/26 6:40pm EST | 9.5 o +1059.5 u -140Bet |
Austin Reaves
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at LAL 2/22/26 6:40pm EST | 29.5 o -12029.5 u -110Bet |
Derrick White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at LAL 2/22/26 6:40pm EST | 28.5 o -11028.5 u -125Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at LAL 2/22/26 6:40pm EST | 40.5 o -12040.5 u -110Bet |
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LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at LAL 2/22/26 6:40pm EST | 30.5 o -12030.5 u -110Bet |
Payton Pritchard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at LAL 2/22/26 6:40pm EST | 27.5 o -11527.5 u -118Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at LAL 2/22/26 6:40pm EST | 12.5 o +10012.5 u -135Bet |
Sam Hauser
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at LAL 2/22/26 6:40pm EST | 14.5 o -12014.5 u -110Bet |
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 Lakers | 33 | 21 | 0.611 | +8.0 | 15-10 | 18-11 | 5-6 | 22-14 | 116.0 | 116.0 | 0.0 | W1 | 6-4 |
Boston Celtics & Los Angeles Lakers Futures Odds
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Boston Celtics Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Celtics | +1200 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Lakers | +6000 Bet |
Boston Celtics & Los Angeles Lakers Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA Game
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Lakers 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.
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