Boston Celtics (9-3) vs. Brooklyn Nets (5-6)
November 13, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Brooklyn Nets +8.5; Over/Under: +217.5
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The Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Barclays Center. Here’s a Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics Prediction. This article will include a Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics Pick.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Bucks, lost to the Hawks, and they play the Cavaliers and Raptors next. The Boston Celtics are averaging 119.8 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 110.3 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 30.5 points and 7.6 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 24 points and 6.9 rebounds. Derrick White is the third double-digit scorer and Payton Pritchard is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 82.8 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 33.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.7 rebounds per game.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Cavaliers, beat the Pelicans, and they play the Hornets and Knicks next. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 110.9 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 111.7 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 24.5 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Dennis Schroder is averaging 19.5 points and 2.9 rebounds. Cameron Johnson is the third double-digit scorer, and Dorian Finney-Smith is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 80 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 34.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last eight games at Barclays Center.
- The Nets have lost each of their last 11 games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight home games against Celtics teams that held a winning record.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Celtics’ last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Celtics’ last seven Wednesday games as favorites has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Nets’ last four games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.
Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics Prediction
The Boston Celtics should be eager to get that nasty taste out of their mouth after blowing a game against the Hawks, but they’re also on the end of a back-to-back. The Brooklyn Nets have been more competitive than expected, they’re at home with the rest advantage, and they’re 9-2 ATS on the season. The Nets are making bettor money, and they took the Celtics to overtime earlier this month. Give me the points with the Nets.
