Los Angeles Clippers vs Boston Celtics Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 11/16/25

Over the last 10 games the Boston Celtics have been able to up their level of play when it comes to scoring the ball. They have ranked 10th in offensive rating over that stretch and their capabilities on that end of the floor were on full display in their last matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies, where they scored 131 points at home. Today they will welcome a Los Angeles Clippers team that have ranked in the bottom 10 in defensive rating during those games. They are coming into the game having given up at least 120 points in 2 straight contests.

The Clippers should be able to have an advantage scoring the ball inside with Ivica Zubac. The center is averaging over 20.8 points per game on the road this season and should have success against the undersized Celtics. The hosts on the other hand should have an advantage on the perimeter,  as they rank 2nd in the league in 3-point attempts per game and 5th in makes. The Clippers are 27th in opponent 3-pointers made this season and 26th in opponent 3-point percentage. It should allow the hosts to put up big numbers from the perimeter, helping the game clear the combined 220-point mark.

Clippers vs Celtics prediction: Over 221(-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to over 222.