Jul 12, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Dalton Knecht (4) competes during the first half against the Houston Rockets at the Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports
- The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers continue their Las Vegas Summer League sprints Monday night at 10:30 p.m. on NBA TV.
- The Lakers have seen action in the California Summer League while Boston is playing just its 2nd Summer League game of the offseason.
- See the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics odds, picks, and predictions for Summer League play on Monday.
A few players will play their first ever rivalry game between the Lakers and Celtics Monday night in the Las Vegas Summer League.
The Celtics and Lakers face off Monday night at 10:30 p.m. on NBA TV, pitting Lakers draftees Dalton Knecht and Bronny James against Celtics standouts Anton Watson, Baylor Scheierman and Jaden Springer.
Keep scrolling for the best odds, picks and predictions for Monday night’s Summer League matchup.
Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | -6.5 (-105) | -250 | O 184.5 (-110) |
| Los Angeles Lakers | +6.5 (-115) | +205 | U 184.5 (-110) |
As you can see, the Celtics are fairly considerable favorites for tonight’s matchup. The Lakers have more experience in the Summer League, but the Celtics roster may be a little more experienced and faced a Los Angeles squad that has frankly struggled since the start of the California Summer League in early July.
The Celtics are -6.5 favorites and sit at -250 ML. Los Angeles, meanwhile, is +205 ML and -115 to keep the game within 7 points or come away with a win.
The Over/Under for this matchup has been set at 184.5 per Caesars. The Lakers have been over this total just once across their previous 4 Summer League matchups while the Celtics and Heat went well over this total on Saturday.
Odds as of July 15 at Caesars (Code: SBD1000). Check out the top NBA betting apps for 2024 Summer League.
Summer League Rosters: Dalton Knecht, Bronny James, Baylor Scheierman Highlight Players To Watch
There are some incredible young players facing off in Monday night’s matchup, 4 of whom were drafted in this recent draft.
Dalton Knecht is the highest drafted of the 4, though he fell from the top 10 all the way to No. 17. Knecht has had a fantastic Summer League thus far, recently dropping 25 points with 6 rebounds against the Rockets on Friday.
Of course there’s also Bronny James, who was selected No. 55 overall out of USC. The son of the greatest basketball player perhaps ever, James has struggled some to adjust to NBA speed thus far.
Here’s a full look at Los Angeles’s Summer League unit:
Summer League Roster ✔️ pic.twitter.com/9VTtfjkfAP
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) July 3, 2024
The Celtics earned an enormous game from Jaden Springer on Saturday, who dropped 23 points with 6 assists as the Celtics barely fell to Miami. Springer has spent 4 years in the NBA with the 76ers and Celtics and averages around 4 points per game.
The Celtics drafted Anton Watson out of Gonzaga and Baylor Scheierman out of Creighton in this recent cycle. Scheierman dropped 13 on Saturday and Watson totaled 8.
Here’s a look at the full Summer League roster:
The 2024 Summer Celtics ☀️
More info: https://t.co/YERXpMo7sR pic.twitter.com/zzLezdhxg8
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) July 8, 2024
Lakers vs. Celtics Picks & Predictions
No disrespect whatsoever to the Lakers, but this team is really bad outside of Dalton Knecht folks.
Los Angeles has lost all 4 Summer League games they’ve competed in, with only 1 of those 4 being remotely close. The Lakers have failed to score 80 twice and 70 once. In their most recent game Knecht had 25 of the Lakers’ 80 points and was the only player to eclipse 12 points.
The Celtics fell in their first Summer league game, but it was a close and competitive matchup against a team that features Jaime Jacquez – a legitimate NBA starter on a playoff team. Josh Christopher, who has played NBA minutes as well, dropped 20 in that game for Miami, too.
For that reason, I expect Boston to win this one convincingly. The Celtics really played well on Saturday and we should see more time for Boston’s draft picks to shine Monday night.
LAL vs. BOS picks:
- BOS -6.5 (-105)
Ethan Stone was an editor for his student newspaper at the University of Tennessee and is now a News Manager for Saturday Down South and contributor with SBD!
The NBA Summer League is in full swing, and one of the most anticipated matchups is set to take place on July 15th between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers. Both teams have a rich history and a passionate fan base, making this game a must-watch for basketball enthusiasts.
The Celtics are coming off a strong showing in the Summer League, with promising performances from their young players. Payton Pritchard, Aaron Nesmith, and Romeo Langford have all shown flashes of potential, and fans are eager to see how they will fare against the Lakers.
On the other hand, the Lakers have also been impressive in the Summer League, led by their top draft pick, Jalen Green. Green has been a standout player for the Lakers, showcasing his scoring ability and athleticism. Alongside him, players like Devontae Cacok and Austin Reaves have also made significant contributions to the team.
In terms of odds, the Celtics are currently slight favorites to win the matchup against the Lakers. However, with the unpredictable nature of Summer League games, anything can happen on the court. Both teams have talented rosters and will be looking to make a statement in this highly-anticipated game.
As for picks, it’s tough to predict the outcome of this game with certainty. Both teams have shown flashes of brilliance in the Summer League, and it could come down to which team executes better on both ends of the floor. However, if forced to make a pick, the Celtics may have a slight edge due to their depth and cohesion as a team.
Overall, the Celtics vs Lakers matchup on July 15th is sure to be an exciting game for fans of both teams. With young talent on display and bragging rights on the line, this game has all the makings of a classic Summer League showdown. Be sure to tune in and catch all the action as these two historic franchises go head-to-head on the court.
