The Brooklyn Nets and Boston Celtics meet Tuesday in NBA action at the TD Garden. Here’s a Celtics vs. Nets Prediction. This article will include a Celtics vs. Nets Pick.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Pacers and Cavs, and they play the Pistons next. The Nets have lost 18 of their last 21 games.
The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 111 points on 41.7 percent shooting and allowing 123.7 points on 50.6 percent shooting. Julius Randle is averaging 22 points and 7 rebounds, while Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 21.3 points and 5.3 rebounds. Egor Demin is dishing 3 assists, and Josh Minott is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 40.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Knicks and Bulls, and they play the Bulls next. The Celtics have won 15 of their last 19 games.
The Boston Celtics are averaging 118 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 107.7 points on 43.2 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 24 points and 6.7 rebounds, while Paul George is averaging 23 points and 5.7 rebounds. Payton Pritchard is the third double-digit scorer, and Derrick White is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 42.4 percent from beyond the arc and 74.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Nets have lost each of their last 10 road games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The favorites have won 21 of the Nets’ last 22 games.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last four games as home favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Celtics have lost three of their last four games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The underdogs have won four of the Celtics’ last six games.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 12 games when playing with a rest disadvantage against the Nets.
- The Nets have covered the spread in four of their last five road games when playing with a rest advantage.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Celtics’ last eight games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Nets’ last eight road games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Payton Pritchard has scored 321 career points against the Nets – most against any opponent.
- Jayson Tatum is one of only five players in the league to be leading his team for points, rebounds, and assists this season.
Brooklyn Nets Player Facts
- Egor Demin ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
- Michael Porter Jr. ranks 4th amongst qualified players for steals per game (3.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for three-point percentage this season (42.4%).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (17.7).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for opponent assists per game this season (30.3).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (17.3).
Celtics vs Nets Injury Report
Devin Carter is out for the Celtics with an illness.
The Nets will be without Tyler Bilodeau, Joshua Jefferson, Grant Nelson, Drake Powell, and Ben Saraf.
Celtics vs Nets Prediction
I don’t love this double-digit line with the Celtics as they’re on the end of a back-to-back and have a history of coming up small as a massive favorite. However, as I’ve said from the start of the season, the Nets are possibly the only team in the league that doesn’t seem to have a direction. This team is awful, and so far they’ve done nothing to change my mind. I’m just not excited to get behind the Nets even if they’re getting a boatload of points. This is a spot I either stay away from completely or plug my nose and just lay it with the Celtics. It’s Boston or nothing for me.