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NBA Betting - Lakers Continue to Struggle

Boston Celtics (13-40) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (30-25)
Friday, February 23 --- The Staples Center, California --- 10:30pm EST
Line: Lakers -8 (209)

Tonight, the Los Angeles Lakers attempt to get into the win column and recover lost funds for their online betting investors when they host the horrific Boston Celtics.

The Lakers have not covered the spread since Friday, February 3, and the purple and gold haven't had a sports betting payday in their last six games, going 0-5-1 ATS (against the spread).

Los Angeles' most recent loss came to Portland 112-108 on Wednesday, extending its losing streak to six games. They haven't lost seven in a row since an eight-game skid in March 2005.

Hitting the century mark offensively in their last outing is important for the sports betting community to know for tonight's game, because the Lakers are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

Kobe Bryant had 25 points, eight rebounds and six assists in the money-dropping loss, which was the Lakers their fifth consecutive home defeat.

The Lakers' five-game home skid is their longest since 2005. Los Angeles hasn't lost more than five consecutive home games in a single season since March 1993. The Lakers are 0-7 ATS in their last seven games as a home favorite.

Los Angeles, shooting just 42.1 percent from the floor in its last six games, has lost 12 of 16 to fall to sixth place in the Western Conference.

The Lakers will look to get back on track against a Boston team that is familiar with losing streaks. The Celtics lost a franchise-record 18 in a row before beating Milwaukee on Feb. 14. They have dropped 20 of 21 overall, and own the worst record in the league with a road mark of 8-19.

However, if you bet on sports and support Kobe and company, keep in mind that the Lakers are 0-6 ATS in their last six home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

Boston fell 118-108 at Phoenix on Wednesday, its 10th consecutive loss on the road. Boston's 10-game road losing streak is it’s longest since 1999.

In their last three games, the Celtics have made 34 three-pointers and are shooting 59.6 percent from beyond the arc.

Bryant scored 43 points and made seven 3-pointers to lead the Lakers to a 111-98 win at Boston on Jan. 31. The Lakers have scored at least 100 points in their last eight games against the Celtics, going 6-2 in that stretch.

Los Angeles has won five of its last seven home games against Boston, and the Celtics are 1-6 ATS in the last seven meetings. But, before you invest on Los Angeles this evening, you should note that the road team has gotten paid in the last four consecutive matchups in this series.

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