LAKERS: Los Angeles hasn't lost since the All Star break, as they're a perfect 6-0 SU. The Lakers are playing with a sense of urgency that hasn't been seen since the playoffs last season. Los Angeles is 44-19 SU and 30-32-1 ATS this year. The Lakers have lost both meetings with the Spurs this year SU and ATS, so revenge in certainly on their minds today. Los Angeles is 22-11 SU and 18-15 ATS in road games this year. The Lakers are 1-2 ATS as the listed underdog this season. Los Angeles has been winning thanks to a stifling defense, as they've held their past 4 opponents to 95 PTS or fewer. For the season, the Lakers are allowing just 95.6 PPG, 8th fewest in the league. G Kobe Bryant is again leading the Lakers in scoring, as he's averaging 25.1 PPG. F Lamar Odom is having a career year, as he's averaging 14.5 PPG and 9 RPG off the bench for Los Angeles. The Lakers are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 road games against a team with a winning home record. Los Angeles is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. The Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a SU win. Los Angeles is 8-3 ATS in their last 11 road games. The Lakers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. Los Angeles is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog.

Projected Score: 97 (SIDE of the Day)

CELTICS: (-7.5 O/U 182.5) Boston has won 4 consecutive games SU heading into tonight's nationally televised game. The Celtics currently have a 3 game lead in the race for the best record in the Eastern Conference. Boston is 45-15 SU and 29-29-2 ATS overall this year. The Celtics are 18-10 SU and 15-13 ATS on the road this season. Boston is 2-3 ATS as a road favorite between 6.5 and 9 PTS this year. Tonight would be a classic letdown spot for such a powerful team, except for the fact this is an ESPN game. G Paul Pierce leads the Celtics in scoring this year, averaging 19.1 PPG. 6 different Celtics players average double figures in PPG this year, proving just how balanced this offensive attack is. Boston is allowing an NBA low 91.7 PPG this year. Facing the NBA's worst offense should give the Boston another chance to showcase their dominant defense. The Celtics are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against the Eastern Conference. Boston is 20-7 ATS in their last 27 games after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. The Celtics are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games following an ATS loss. Boston is 7-15-1 ATS in their last 23 games following a SU win. The Celtics are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as a road favorite. Boston is 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games against a team with a losing SU record.

Projected Score: 91 (UNDER-Total of the Day)