The Brooklyn Nets and Boston Celtics meet Friday 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 Mavs and Spurs, and they play the Cavs next. The Nets have lost 21 of their last 25 games.
The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 107 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 115 points on 49.3 percent shooting. Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 24.6 points and 7 rebounds, while Noah Clowney is averaging 12.9 points and 4.2 rebounds. Nic Claxton is the third double-digit scorer, and Egor Demin is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.4 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Suns and lost to the Nuggets, and they play the 76ers next. The Celtics have won 13 of their last 18 games.
The Boston Celtics are averaging 114.4 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 107.5 points on 44.1 percent shooting. Jaylen Brown is averaging 29.1 points and 7.1 rebounds, while Payton Pritchard is averaging 17.2 points and 4.2 rebounds. Derrick White is the third double-digit scorer, and Anfernee Simons is grabbing 2.4 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 79.2 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Nets have lost each of their last 13 night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Celtics have won each of their last nine games when playing with a rest advantage against the Nets.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight night games following a home loss.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last six games when playing with a rest advantage.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Celtics have lost three of their last four games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The road team has won five of the last six games between the Nets and Celtics.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Nets have covered the spread in each of their last four games against Celtics teams that held a winning record.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of the Celtics’ last six home games against the Nets has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Nets’ last eight games at TD Garden have gone UNDER the total points line.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Payton Pritchard has recorded 12 games with 4+ assists and zero turnovers this season—most of any player in the league.
- Derrick White has recorded 54 games with 3+ assists this season—equal to the most of any player in the league.
Brooklyn Nets Player Facts
- Michael Porter Jr. ranks 6th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (3.4) this season.
- Nicolas Claxton is one of only eight qualified players in the league to be leading their team in rebounds (7.2) and assists (4.1) per game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for opponent points per game this season (107.5).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for opponent steals per game this season (6.0).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (107.0).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (40.4).
Celtics vs Nets Injury Report
The Celtics will be without Jayson Tatum.
The Nets don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Celtics vs Nets Prediction
The Nets are 2-8 SU and ATS in their last 10 games and now they’re on the end of a back-to-back. The Celtics keep winning and keep covering numbers, and they’re 6-0 ATS under the 2026 calendar as a double-digit favorite. The Celtics have covered 10 of their last 14 games as a double-digit favorite. Basically when the Celtics are supposed to win comfortably, they do. It’s a massive number but getting behind the Nets in their form or this schedule spot isn’t a great alternative. Give me the leprechauns at home.