The Lakers will play the Celtics on Friday, December 5th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 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 Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics set for Friday, December 5th, 2025. 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 Los Angeles Lakers currently have a 94.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Boston Celtics is 93.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers currently have a 8-2 record as an away team. That standing puts them 3rd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics start this matchup with a 7-4 record as a home team. They now rank 4th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 10th (119.1) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Boston Celtics stand at 19th averaging 115.3 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 115.8 points against the Los Angeles Lakers, ranking them 17th in the league. The Boston Celtics currently rank 26th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 111.2 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Los Angeles Lakers have notched a 2-2 Western Pacific Division division record, while the Boston Celtics possess a 3-4 Eastern Atlantic Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Los Angeles Lakers have a 15-5 overall record, while the Boston Celtics have a 12-9 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, landlubbers! The Lakers be facing the Celtics in enemy territory... The fans in Boston be rowdy, with a thirst for victory... The Lakers be standin' strong at 15-5, while the Celtics be 12-9... Lakers have a 2-2 division record, Celtics have a 3-4... Lakers be scorin' 119.1 points per game, Celtics at 115.3... See you courtside at today's game, be sure to review... The best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks... Look at this game's prop bets below, may the best team win!
Best Lakers at Celtics Odds
| Underdog Los Angeles Lakers | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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| Over | Under |
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| TBD | TBD |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Boston Celtics are -7.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Los Angeles Lakers are +7.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 228.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 228.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Lakers
Celtics
12/05/25 7:10pm EST | +7.5 -105-7.5 -115 |
Underdog Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +7.5 Los Angeles Lakers underdog bet wins if they lose by 7 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.
Favorite Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -7.5 Boston Celtics favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 7 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Los Angeles Lakers at Boston Celtics Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Lakers
Celtics
Game to Overtime
12/05/25 7:10pm EST | Yes +1250No -5000Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
LAL at BOS 12/05/25 7:10pm EST | 118.5 o -110118.5 u -115Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
LAL at BOS 12/05/25 7:10pm EST | 110.5 o -110110.5 u -118Bet |
Anfernee Simons
Points Scored
LAL at BOS 12/05/25 7:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -120Bet |
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Austin Reaves
Points Scored
LAL at BOS 12/05/25 7:10pm EST | 31.5 o -11531.5 u -115Bet |
Deandre Ayton
Points Scored
LAL at BOS 12/05/25 7:10pm EST | 15.5 o -11015.5 u -120Bet |
Derrick White
Points Scored
LAL at BOS 12/05/25 7:10pm EST | 16.5 o -13016.5 u +100Bet |
Gabe Vincent
Points Scored
LAL at BOS 12/05/25 7:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1506.5 u +110Bet |
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Jake LaRavia
Points Scored
LAL at BOS 12/05/25 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o +11012.5 u -150Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points Scored
LAL at BOS 12/05/25 7:10pm EST | 29.5 o -12029.5 u -110Bet |
Jordan Walsh
Points Scored
LAL at BOS 12/05/25 7:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1106.5 u -118Bet |
Neemias Queta
Points Scored
LAL at BOS 12/05/25 7:10pm EST | 10.5 o +10010.5 u -130Bet |
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Payton Pritchard
Points Scored
LAL at BOS 12/05/25 7:10pm EST | 15.5 o -14515.5 u +110Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points Scored
LAL at BOS 12/05/25 7:10pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -125Bet |
Sam Hauser
Points Scored
LAL at BOS 12/05/25 7:10pm EST | 6.5 o +1056.5 u -140Bet |
Austin Reaves
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at BOS 12/05/25 7:10pm EST | 46.5 o -11046.5 u -120Bet |
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Derrick White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at BOS 12/05/25 7:10pm EST | 25.5 o -14025.5 u +105Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at BOS 12/05/25 7:10pm EST | 41.5 o -11841.5 u -115Bet |
Payton Pritchard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at BOS 12/05/25 7:10pm EST | 24.5 o -11824.5 u -110Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at BOS 12/05/25 7:10pm EST | 21.5 o -11021.5 u -120Bet |
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Sam Hauser
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at BOS 12/05/25 7:10pm EST | 10.5 o -12510.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Los Angeles Lakers | 18 | 7 | 0.720 | +5.5 | 7-4 | 11-3 | 3-2 | 13-5 | 118.2 | 116.6 | +1.6 | W1 | 7-3 |
| Boston Celtics | 15 | 11 | 0.577 | +9.0 | 8-5 | 7-6 | 4-4 | 11-8 | 116.2 | 110.8 | +5.4 | L2 | 7-3 |
Los Angeles Lakers & Boston Celtics 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.
Los Angeles Lakers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Lakers | +1400 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Celtics | +3000 Bet |
Los Angeles Lakers & Boston Celtics 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 Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics 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 Friday, December 5th, 2025 at 7:10 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 Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics 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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