Clippers vs. Celtics Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 3

The Los Angeles Clippers (12-21) will attempt to continue a six-game winning stretch when they host the Boston Celtics (21-12) on January 3, 2026 at Intuit Dome. The Clippers take on the Celtics in a game that Los Angeles is currently a slight favorite by 1.5 points. The matchup's point total is 219.5.

Take a look at everything you need to know to know about the Clippers-Celtics game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Clippers vs. Celtics Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California
• TV: NBCS-BOS, FDSSC, and NBA TV
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Clippers vs. Celtics Prediction

ATS Pick: Celtics (+ 1.5)
O/U Pick: Over (219.5)
Score Prediction: Celtics 115 - Clippers 112

Clippers vs. Celtics Betting Insights

• This year, the Clippers games have gone over 219.5 points scored, their current matchup's point total, 21 (out of 33) times.
• This year, 21 of the Celtics' 33 total matchups have gone over 219.5 total points scored.
• The Clippers and the Celtics combine to average 9.8 more points per game than the over/under of 219.5 set for this matchup.
• Opponents of these teams have averaged a combined 224.2 points per game, 4.7 more than the point total in this matchup.
• Los Angeles has come away with eight wins in the 17 contests it has been listed as the favorite this season.
• Boston has been chosen as underdogs in 11 games this year and has walked away with the win six times (54.5%) in those games.
• Boston has taken its lone head-to-head matchup against Los Angeles.
• The Clippers hold a 1-0 edge against the spread when matched up with the Celtics.
• The Clippers beat the spread in their past six games, and were favored in three of them.

Clippers Recent Trends

• The Clippers are 8-2 against the spread and 6-4 overall in their last 10 contests.
• Los Angeles' average total over the last 10 games is 5.4 points more than the 219.5 over/under given for this matchup.
• The Clippers are 14-19-0 against the spread this season.
• So far this season, Los Angeles has been installed as favorites by a 1.5-point margin or more 17 times and are 6-11 ATS in those games.
• Clippers games this year have gone over the total in 17 out of 33 opportunities (51.5%).
• The 112.3 points per game the Clippers put up are just 1.7 more points than the Celtics allow (110.6).
• When Los Angeles totals more than 110.6 points, it is 11-6 against the spread and 11-6 overall.
• This season, the Clippers have a 47.2% shooting percentage from the field, which is 2.3% higher than the 44.9% of shots the Celtics' opponents have made.
• Against the spread, the Clippers have performed worse when playing at home, covering six times in 16 home games, and eight times in 17 road games.
• Los Angeles has exceeded the total less often at home, hitting the over in eight of 16 home matchups (50%). On the road, it has hit the over in nine of 17 games (52.9%).
• The Clippers have performed worse as a moneyline favorite in home games, posting a home record of 5-6, compared to going 3-3 in away games.

Clippers Recent Stats

Clippers Leaders

• James Harden puts up 25.9 points, 7.9 assists and 4.9 rebounds per game.
• Kawhi Leonard averages 28.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 2.1 steals and 0.7 blocks.
• Ivica Zubac puts up 15.6 points, 2.5 assists and 11.1 boards per game.
• John Collins averages 12.3 points, 0.9 assists and 4.9 boards.
• Kris Dunn averages 8.1 points, 2.9 assists and 2.9 rebounds.

Clippers Player Props

Celtics Recent Trends

• The Celtics have gone 7-3 in their last 10 contests, with a 6-4 record against the spread during that span.
• Boston's average total over the last 10 games is 9.1 points greater than the 219.5 over/under listed for this matchup.
• In the Celtics' 33 games this year, they have 19 wins against the spread.
• Boston is 6-4 ATS when underdogs by 1.5 points or more this season.
• Celtics games this year have gone over the total in 15 of 33 opportunities (45.5%).
• The Celtics' 117 points per game are only 3.4 more points than the 113.6 the Clippers give up to opponents.
• Boston is 16-2 against the spread and 16-2 overall when it scores more than 113.6 points.
• The Celtics' 47.4% shooting percentage from the field this season is 0.2 percentage points higher than the Clippers have given up to their opponents (47.2%).
• In 2025-26 against the spread, the Celtics have a lower winning percentage at home (.533, 8-7-0 record) than on the road (.611, 11-6-1).
• Boston's games have gone above the over/under 53.3% of the time at home (eight of 15), and 38.9% of the time away (seven of 18).
• The Celtics' winning percentage at home as moneyline favorites is .636 (7-4), and on the road it is .727 (8-3).

Celtics Recent Stats

Celtics Leaders

• Jaylen Brown is putting up 29.5 points, 6.4 rebounds and 5 assists per contest. He's also draining 50.3% of his shots from the floor and 35.6% from 3-point range, with 2 triples per game.
• The Celtics are receiving 18.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game from Derrick White this year.
• Payton Pritchard gives the Celtics 16.9 points, 4.4 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game while posting 0.8 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
• The Celtics are getting 10.1 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game from Neemias Queta this season.
• Anfernee Simons gives the Celtics 13.1 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest while averaging 0.5 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.

Celtics Player Props

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