The Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards meet Thursday in an Eastern Conference battle from Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

The Los Angeles Lakers (16-5) take on the Boston Celtics (13-9) Friday at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Lakers vs. Celtics odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Trade speculation is growing around Ivica Zubac, and the Celtics are now viewed as a leading contender to land the Clippers’ standout center.

During a recent episode of the "Bob Ryan NBA Podcast," the veteran Celtics analyst explored the impact Tatum could have on the current Celtics roster and whether his return, depending on when and if it happens, could reposition Boston as a genuine postseason contender in the East.

Los Angeles faces the Boston Celtics after Austin Reaves scored 44 points in the Lakers' 123-120 victory against the Toronto Raptors.

Boston recorded its second best offensive performance in history with a 150.5 rating. It was a clinic from start to finish with the Celtics dishing 35 assists while also nailing 20 threes. They also had three scorers over 20 points in Derrick White (30), Jordan Walsh (22) and Payton Pritchard (20).

New Boston Celtics owner Bill Chisholm told the tale of how he ended up the majority owner of the Celtics in a recent guest appearance on the "White Noise" podcast of Boston guard Derrick White and cohost Alex Welsh.