The Brooklyn Nets and Boston Celtics meet Friday in NBA action at the TD Garden. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets look to get above a .500 record. The Brooklyn Nets have won their last 3 road games. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 115.4 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 117.9 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 26.9 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Mikal Bridges is averaging 20.4 points and 5.6 rebounds. Lonnie Walker IV is the third double-digit scorer, and Dorian Finney-Smith is dishing 1.6 assists. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 38.5 percent from beyond the arc and 75.4 percent from the free throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.8 rebounds per game.
Brooklyn Nets Team Facts
- The Nets have lost each of their last nine games against the Celtics after winning as underdogs.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- Each of the Nets’ last six games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics look to rebound from back-to-back losses. The Boston Celtics have won their first 2 home games. The Boston Celtics are averaging 120.6 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 108.6 points on 44 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 28.4 points and 9.7 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 21.4 points and 5.6 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 82.5 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 33 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 49.6 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Team Facts
- The Celtics have won 11 of their last 12 games against the Nets.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight home games against Eastern Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
- Each of the Celtics’ last six home games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Randy’s Pick
The Boston Celtics are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re the better team and at home. The Celtics also beat the Nets last week by 10 points last week. I get it. However, the Nets are 7-0-1 ATS on the season. Oddsmakers keep throwing the Nets all of these points, and they continue to make bettors money. If it’s not broken, don’t fix it. Give me the Nets and the free points.
