The Los Angeles Clippers head to Boston on Sunday to take on the Celtics. Both teams are under the .500 mark for the season as injuries have had a major impact on them. But someone is going to get a win at TD Garden today. Find out who I think it will be as I make my Clippers vs Celtics prediction for Sunday afternoon.
Our Clippers vs Celtics Pick
- Pick: Celtics –4.5
- Confidence: ★★☆☆☆
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Los Angeles Clippers @ Boston Celtics
- Date & Time: Sunday, November 16, 2025, 3:30 PM ET
- Venue: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
- Broadcast: NBA League Pass
Key Storylines
- Injury drag for the Clippers: Los Angeles is dealing with major absences. Bradley Beal has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after suffering a left hip fracture. Kawhi Leonard continues to be sidelined with a right foot sprain and ankle issues, with no clear return date. Without those two, the Clippers’ offensive and defensive rhythm is compromised.
- Boston is altering its identity: The Celtics are playing without Jayson Tatum, who remains out with an Achilles injury. That forces other players to pick up the scoring slack. The results have been mixed so far and Boston will try to get a positive result in this game.
- Harden is super effective: Despite his team’s struggles, James Harden has continued to put up big numbers for the Clippers. He had a 41-point performance in their recent overtime win over Dallas. Beal and Leonard’s absence means more of the load falls on Harden for the Clippers right now.
- Pressure to stabilize: With both teams under .500 early in the season, a win is important for both teams in this spot against another struggling opponent.
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
- This is the first meeting between the Clippers and Celtics this season.
- Boston is 5-8 against the spread this season.
- The Clippers are 2-10 against the spread going into this game.
- The under is 8-5 in Boston’s games this season.
- The Clippers have gone 7-5 to the over in their first 12 games.
Best Player Props to Watch
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| James Harden | Over 9.5 assists |
| Jaylen Brown | Over 26.5 points |
| Ivica Zubac | Over 11.5 rebounds |
Clippers vs Celtics Model Projection
Score Projection: Clippers 105 – Celtics 117
Win Probability: Celtics 72%, Clippers 28%
Final Thoughts
The Celtics are in a favorable spot here. With L.A. missing Beal and still managing Kawhi’s ailments, Boston’s home-court advantage should help them get a much-needed win here. I’ll lay the points with the Celtics, as they should get back to the .500 mark on the season with a win.
