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.

The Boston Celtics rolled through the lowly Wizards with a dominating offensive performance on Thursday night. Read more here.

The Knicks came on strong early, putting up a 14-point lead in the game's first half, only to see Boston walk that lead down to a tie in the middle of the second frame, taking the lead and never relinquishing it.

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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).

Regardless of how they felt in the building, the Boston Celtics entered this season with low expectations among NBA fans and media members alike. With star forw

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

Jaylen Brown is playing at an MVP level for the Celtics over the last two weeks, and it's translating to wins against good teams.

Finally, it is also the date that the Celtics waived forward Sly Williams in 1985. An alum of the University of Rhode Island, Williams was drafted by the New York Knicks in 1979 and played for them and the Atlanta Hawks before joining Boston in 1985.

Ahead of a matchup with the Washington Wizards, the Boston Celtics have given a poor injury update for Jaylen Brown.

Both the Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards may be without multiple key players in Thursday night's matchup.