The Los Angeles Lakers are set to face the Boston Celtics, marking one of the early games on the NBA schedule this Friday. Currently, the Lakers hold a 16-5 record after defeating the Raptors; however, LeBron James ended his streak of scoring double figures in 1,297 games.

Meanwhile, the Celtics, with a record of 13-9, are in solid form, winning their last three matches, including a decisive 45-point victory over the Wizards. Neither team has disclosed their injury reports yet, but notable player Luka Doncic missed a recent game due to personal matters.

Game Information:

• Tipoff: 7 p.m. ET
• Odds: The Celtics are favorites with a 7.5-point spread, and the over/under is set at 228.5 points.

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The SportsLine Projection Model has simulated this matchup 10,000 times, yielding substantial profit of over $10,000 for $100 players on top-rated NBA picks over eight seasons. For this week, it reports a 29-14 success rate on NBA spread picks since last season. Players interested in betting advice can turn to SportsLine for more insights.

In the latest simulations, the model projects the total points to be around 235, with standout performances expected from several key players. Austin Reaves is forecasted to net 32 points, and Jalen Brown along with teammates are also expected to contribute significantly to the score.

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