Prop Bets: Boston Celtics VS Los Angeles Lakers 2025-07-17
Celtics vs. Lakers Summer League Showdown: A Tale of Two Underdogs
The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers, two franchises with a legacy so storied they should probably get their own history channel docuseries, clash in the NBA Summer League. But let’s cut to the chase: this isn’t the real NBA. It’s a sandlot game where Cole Swider is averaging 19.6 points per game for the Lakers, which is impressive… until you realize he’s playing against teams that probably still have “NBA 2K23” on their jerseys.
Key Stats & Odds
- Celtics: Riding a 2-0 Summer League start, led by Charles Bassey (15.3 PPG, 11.0 RPG). Their youth movement is so strong, they’ve got three 2025 draft picks on the roster—though let’s be honest, they’re probably just here to make the highlight reels.
- Lakers: A 1-2 record, but hey, they’ve been an UNDER machine, combining for 172, 175, and 125 points in three games. That’s like a three-act tragedy where the hero (the offense) dies twice.
Odds Breakdown
- Moneyline: Celtics at -250 (implied 71.4% win probability), Lakers at +400 (28.6%).
- Spread: Celtics -4.5 (-110), Lakers +4.5 (-110).
- Totals: Under 175.5 at -110 (per DraftKings).
Prediction
The Celtics are favored, but let’s not get carried away—they’re just the “team that isn’t the Lakers” right now. The real bet is on the Under 175.5, given the Lakers’ defensive “oomph” (they’ve held opponents to 125 points in their last game—probably by accident). If you’re feeling spicy, take the Celtics -4.5, but only if you’re willing to bet your firstborn.
Player Props?
None explicitly listed, but if you had to guess:
- Charles Bassey (Celtics) to grab 12+ rebounds (-150).
- Cole Swider (Lakers) to score 20+ points (+130).
Final Verdict
This game is a pick’em in a parallel universe. Stick with the Under—the Lakers’ offense is so anemic, they’ll probably forget to score over 175. And if they do? Well, maybe the Celtics will bench Bassey and let him play chess instead.
Tip-off: July 18, 1:00 AM ET. Tune in, or better yet, set a reminder to check the box score later. You’ll thank me. 🏀
Created: July 17, 2025, 8:30 p.m. GMT