Lakers vs Celtics Free Pick, NBA Free Picks, NBA Predictions 3/8/25
- J.A. Cavalier
- Mar 8
- 2 min read
LA LAKERS @ BOSTON (BOS -6.5, 225.5)
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LAKERS @ CELTICS 3/8/25
When two of the NBA's top teams play each other on Saturday night, the Boston Celtics will try to cool off the visiting Los Angeles Lakers. After falling behind by 10 points halfway through the fourth quarter, the Lakers defeated the New York Knicks 113-109 in overtime on Thursday to extend their winning streak to eight games.
In their last 21 games, the Lakers have 18 wins. Since the Lakers traded for Luka Doncic from Dallas, he has averaged 23.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 8.1 assists in 10 games. The Lakers are now in second place in the Western Conference as a result of their recent winning streak.
Los Angeles' four-game road trip, which also includes stops in Brooklyn, Milwaukee, and Denver, will start on Saturday.
Boston has been using a haphazard lineup lately, but they have won three straight games. Both Jrue Holiday (finger) and Kristaps Porzingis (illness) have missed the team's last four games and are doubtful for Saturday. During Thursday's victory over Philadelphia, the Celtics were also without Sam Hauser (ankle), Al Horford (toe), and Jaylen Brown (knee). Hauser is listed as a game-time decision..
The Celtics beat Portland, Denver, and Philadelphia on Thursday night to earn their three-game winning streak. Boston has won 9 of its last 11 games. The Lakers won the only matchup this season. LA won 117-96 back on Jan. 23 in a game played in Los Angeles.
The Lakers and Celtics are the two most storied franchises in NBA history. No team has won more NBA titles than either franchise. The Lakers have won 17 NBA titles, while the Celtics have won 18—including the 2023–24 championship. No other NBA team has more than seven victories.
Tonight’s game will feature four players who average at least 23 points per game. Boston’s Jayson Tatum averages 26.9 ppg and teammate Jaylen Brown scores 23.1. For the Lakers, it’s Doncic who leads the team with an average 26.8 points per game. LeBron James adds 25.1
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COACH RICK FREE PICK:
DERRICK WHITE OVER 2.5 THREE-POINTERS
White has been draining threes lately, especially at home. He hit two threes in his last game against Philly, but in the eight game prior, White hit at least three in all eight games. He had 9 against Portland and 6 against Toronto. White had three other games with 5 threes. He’s gone Over this number in 15 of his last 20 games and in 7 of his last 10 at home.
