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The Celtics vs. Clippers betting line had LA as a -7.5 to -8 favorite.
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Kawhi Leonard (knee) is expected to play Wednesday vs. the Boston Celtics and debut alongside teammate Paul George for the first time. Kawhi has missed the past three games, this time not for load management but because of his ailing knee.
Betting Preview
TV: 10 p.m. ET, ESPN, NBCS Boston, Prime Ticket (Los Angeles)
ABOUT THE CELTICS (11-2): Smart was optimistic that he may be able to play against the Clippers and will undergo further examination before a verdict is reached. "It was minimal swelling for it. I'm able to walk, I'm able to still shift and plant and move side to side, so that's good," Smart told reporters. "... We'd rather be safe than sorry and because it's so early in the season, we don't want to risk anything. We've got a day off, use it to get the treatment I need and be ready for the next game." Tatum's double-double was his second of the season and he ranks second on the Celtics with a 20.2 average and leads the squad with a 7.5 rebounding average.
ABOUT THE CLIPPERS (9-5): Star forward Paul George has yet to play with Leonard since returning from offseason surgery on both shoulders. He is averaging 29.3 points over his first three games - scoring 33 points against the New Orleans Pelicans in his team debut on Thursday and adding 37 two nights later against the Atlanta Hawks before making the decisive 3-pointer with 25.9 seconds left while scoring 18 in Monday's 90-88 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, his former club. "You know, there was a big thing about (how I) can't make it to win games," George said afterward of his clutch shot. "That stuff doesn't bother me. I am out there to play hard and to win games. I feel confident in every shot that I take. It's up to me to make it or miss it. That type of stuff don't bother me."
Betting Props
First 3pt FG made
Race to 10 Points
Race to 20 Points
Race to 30 Points - Boston pays $16 for every $10 bet.
Race to 40 Points
Team to Score First - LA -132, Boston -102
Team to Score Last - LA -104, Boston -123
Largest lead in game O/U 17.5
Total 3pt FG in game O/U 24.5 - OVER pays $11 for every $10 bet
BOS first shot attempt is 3pt FG
BOS to make their first shot attempt
Both teams to Score 100+
Both teams to Score 110+ YES pays $16 for every $10 bet
First shot attempt of game is 3pt FG
First shot of the game made
LAC first shot attempt is 3pt FG - pays $18 for every $10 bet
LAC to make their first shot attempt
Will there be Overtime - YES pays $104 for every $10 bet
- Tyrone Black, Gambling911.com
