Lakers-Celtics Lines Preview

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at TD Banknorth Garden. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Pau Gasol dropped 31 points and hauled down 15 rebounds in a double-double performance, helping the Lakers get past the Raptors 115-107 on Wednesday. The Lakers failed to cover the 8-point spread, but the combined 222 points made it OVER the posted total of 213. Kobe Bryant poured in a game-high 36 points and eight rebounds in that win. Paul Pierce had 29 points, seven rebounds, and six assists to lift the Celtics over the 76ers 100-99 on Tuesday night. Boston failed to cover as 2-point road favorites as the game played over the 189-point total posted by oddsmakers. Current streak: Los Angeles has won 4 straight games. Boston has won 12 straight games. Team records: Los Angeles: 39-9 SU, 25-23 ATS Boston: 41-9 SU, 28-22 ATS Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Cleveland are 1-9 After playing Toronto are 5-5 After a win are 8-2 Boston most recently: When playing on Thursday are 8-2 Before playing New York are 8-2 After playing Philadelphia are 7-3 After a win are 10-0 A few trends to consider: LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road LA Lakers are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games The total has gone OVER in 12 of the LA Lakers last 17 games when playing on the road against Boston LA Lakers are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing Boston Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Boston is 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games when playing LA Lakers The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games at home Next up: LA Lakers at Cleveland, Sunday, February 8 Boston at New York, Friday, February 6