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Expert Picks
L.A. Lakers -3.5 -110
LOSS
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140-84-4 in Last 228 NBA Picks
+300
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Mike's Analysis:
Injuries are the common theme in this game. For the Celtics, Kemba Walker (knee) and Jaylen Brown (thumb) are questionable. Los Angeles star Anthony Davis (back) was questionable but now is expected to make his return. Even with him out on Saturday, the Lakers won in Houston by nine points. Being without Walker and/or Brown would be too difficult for the Celtics to overcome, in my opinion, so I’ll take the Lakers to cover.
Pick Made: Jan 20, 4:42 pm UTC on Consensus
Team Injuries
Los Angeles Lakers
Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025
PG
Gabe Vincent
BackQuestionable
C
Deandre Ayton
ElbowOut
Monday, Dec 15, 2025
C
Maxi Kleber
BackQuestionable
Friday, Dec 12, 2025
SG
Austin Reaves
CalfOut
Boston Celtics
Monday, Dec 15, 2025
SF
Sam Hauser
AnkleQuestionable
Thursday, Dec 11, 2025
SF
Ron Harper Jr.
KneeQuestionable
Wednesday, Oct 01, 2025
PF
Jayson Tatum
AchillesOut