"The Los Angeles Lakers (34-21) will look to Luka Doncic (first in the league scoring 33 points per game) when they try to knock off Jaylen Brown (fourth in the NBA with 29.2 PPG) and the Boston Celtics (36-19) on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers are 2-point home underdogs in the matchup, which tips at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock. The point total in the matchup is set at 228.5."
"Pick the Celtics (-2) to Cover The Celtics have played 55 games, with 31 wins against the spread. The Lakers are 29-25-1 against the spread this season. The Celtics have been favored by 2 points or more 37 times this season and are 21-16 ATS in those contests. The Lakers are 4-14 ATS when underdogs by 2 points or more this year."
Los Angeles Lakers (34-21) face Boston Celtics (36-19) Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena, 6:30 p.m. ET, with the total set at 228.5. Luka Doncic averages 33.0 PPG; Jaylen Brown averages 29.2 PPG. Celtics are 31-24 against the spread in 55 games; Lakers are 29-25-1 ATS. Celtics have been favored by 2 or more points 37 times and are 21-16 ATS in those contests; Lakers are 4-14 ATS as 2+ point underdogs. Celtics games exceeded 228.5 twenty-five times; Lakers games exceeded it thirty-four times. The teams combine for 231.6 points per game on average. Celtics have won 28 of 40 games as favorites and 27 of 38 when listed at -124 or shorter; Lakers are 7-14 as moneyline underdogs.
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