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A pair of the league's best scorers square off when Jaylen Brown (fourth, 29.2 PPG) and the Boston Celtics (36-19) visit Luka Doncic (first, 33.0 PPG) and the Los Angeles Lakers (34-21) on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock. The Celtics are 1.5-point favorites.
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Celtics vs. Lakers Predictions for Sunday
Our computer projections model for this matchup predicts a final score of Celtics 115, Lakers 113.
- Moneyline Pick: Celtics (-126)
- Total Pick: Under 229.5 (computer predicts 228.0 points)
- Pick ATS: Celtics (-1.5)
Recent Celtics vs. Lakers Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/5/2025 | Celtics | -8.5 | 227.5 | -339 | +271 | 126-105 BOS |
| 3/8/2025 | Celtics | -6.5 | 226.5 | -247 | +202 | 111-101 BOS |
| 1/23/2025 | Celtics | -6.5 | 219 | -241 | +197 | 117-96 LAL |
Celtics 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Boston has put together a 31-24-0 record against the spread.
- In games this season they were favored by 1.5 points or more, the Celtics have a 21-19 record against the spread.
- Boston has hit the over in 21 of its 55 games with a set total (38.2%).
- This season, the Celtics have been favored 40 times and won 28, or 70%, of those games.
- This season, Boston has won 27 of its 38 games, or 71.1%, when favored by at least -126 on the moneyline.
Lakers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this year, Los Angeles has compiled a 29-26-0 record against the spread.
- The Lakers have an 8-14 record against the spread when an underdog by 1.5 points or more this season.
- A total of 31 of Los Angeles' 55 games with a set total have hit the over (56.4%).
- The Lakers have been the moneyline underdog 22 total times this season. They've finished 8-14 in those games.
- In games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +106 or longer, Los Angeles has a record of 4-14 (22.2%).
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Celtics vs. Lakers Injury Report
Celtics
Celtics:
Jayson Tatum: Out (Achilles)
Lakers
Lakers: None
Celtics vs. Lakers Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Sunday, February 22, 2026
- Game time: 6:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: NBC/Peacock
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Arena: Crypto.com Arena
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