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NBA Betting Preview: Celtics vs Nets

The Boston Celtics tip off against the Brooklyn Nets in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

High-Scoring Game is On the Cards

The total line looks to be on the low side at 217.5. There’s a strong chance that the Celtics and the Nets will conspire to go above the line and we’re backing Over at -110.

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9 Wins for Celtics in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

Boston Celtics previous game saw them claim a 119-104 home win over Indiana Pacers at TD Garden. Jaylen Brown tallied 30 points, while Sam Hauser put up 17 and Neemias Queta 17.

Brooklyn Nets have suffered defeat in their last three games. Most recently, a 120-66 scoreline occurred on the road at Madison Square Garden against New York Knicks. Michael Porter Jr. scored 12 points, with Ziaire Williams putting up 11 and Noah Clowney contributing 8.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Nets who came out on top when they last played the Celtics. At TD Garden, a 113-105 win was recorded. The past 10 H2H games have seen the Celtics land nine wins.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics logo Celtics 27 16 0.628 116.8 109.8 7 13-7 14-9 6-4 20-10 6-4 1W
Nets logo Nets 12 30 0.286 107.9 114.5 -6.6 6-16 6-14 3-8 9-18 2-8 3L
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Boston Celtics – Last 10 Games

6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. The Celtics are averaging 116.0 points, 49.6 rebounds, 22.6 assists, 6.3 steals and 5.0 blocks while shooting 46.4% from the field and 84.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 107.3 points and 40.8 rebounds per contest.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 27.9 points, Neemias Queta 10.2 rebounds and Derrick White 5.8 assists, while Sam Hauser averages 3.6 (46.2%) 3-pointers made.

Brooklyn Nets – Last 10 Games

The Nets have won 2 and lost 8 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 104.8 points, 39.6 rebounds, 25.6 assists, 7.1 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 43.5% from the field and 77.2% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 115.1 points and 44.5 rebounds.

Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 18.8 points and 3.0 (35.7%) 3-pointers made. Day'Ron Sharpe has an average of 6.9 rebounds and Nolan Traore 3.6 assists.

Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction & Picks

Get ahead of the game with our Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, likely score outcome, standout player prop plays and a fully loaded bet builder.

Game Prediction

There are odds of -110 about Over 217.5 points and this looks generous for this NBA showdown. The bar might have been set too low in terms of the total line.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of the latest injuries, while recent form also shapes our basketball picks. We combine this insight with up-to-date NBA stats for sharper predictions.

Key Celtics vs Nets stats:

  • The 217.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Celtics games on the road.
  • The 217.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Celtics games on the road.
  • The 217.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Nets games at home.
  • The 217.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Nets games.
  • The 217.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Nets games at home.

Over 217.5 Probability

The best NBA betting sites imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jaylen Brown Over 30.5 Points -103 BetMGM logo

Jaylen Brown (Celtics) has an average of 37.5 points in the past 4 games on the road. There’s an opportunity to wager on Player Points and the line looks attractive, with -103 available that it’s covered.

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Nicolas Claxton Over 3.5 Assists +107 BetMGM logo

Nicolas Claxton (Nets) has racked up Over 3.5 assists in 3 straight home games. The line for him on the Overs has plenty of appeal, with bettors currently able to get odds of +107 for this happening.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 216.5
Spread Celtics -8.5
Player Points Jaylen Brown Over 30.5

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtics Celtics logo 117 - 107 Nets logo Nets

There's a speculative wager that can be enjoyed on the Celtics when it comes to the correct score lines. Taking them to triumph 117-107 should provide some entertainment.

Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Celtics Big Favorites on the Moneyline

With a 79% chance of securing victory, Boston Celtics are favorites for this NBA game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -370. Brooklyn Nets are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +300.

8.5 is the spread and 216.5 is the total points line. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you want to wager Over 216.5, there are odds of -112.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Jaylen Brown Favorite to Get Most Points

Jaylen Brown is the market leader to land the most baskets. He is priced at -103 to score Over 30.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -125.

Player Points
Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 30.5
-103
Under 30.5
-125
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Michael Porter Jr (Nets)
Over 23.5
-111
Under 23.5
-116
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Payton Pritchard (Celtics)
Over 18.5
-109
Under 18.5
-119
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Anfernee Simons (Celtics)
Over 15.5
-109
Under 15.5
-119
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Player Assists
Payton Pritchard (Celtics)
Over 6.5
+109
Under 6.5
-141
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 5.5
+106
Under 5.5
-137
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Nicolas Claxton (Nets)
Over 3.5
+104
Under 3.5
-135
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Player Rebounds
Neemias Queta (Celtics)
Over 8.5
-118
Under 8.5
-110
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 6.5
-127
Under 6.5
-102
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Michael Porter Jr (Nets)
Over 6.5
-130
Under 6.5
+101
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Nicolas Claxton (Nets)
Over 6.5
-137
Under 6.5
+106
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Celtics Lead Recent Head-to-Head Results at Barclays Center

The Nets have gone 4-6 across their last 10 home games, averaging 108.50 points scored and 108.40 points allowed.

The Celtics have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 games on the road, putting up 120.50 points on average and giving up 109.40.

The Celtics earned a 113-99 win against the Nets in the teams’ last meeting at Barclays Center. From 10 head-to-head games at Barclays Center, the Celtics have been victorious in all.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O217.5 U217.5
Brooklyn Nets logo Brooklyn Nets Home Stats 4-6 216.90 108.50 108.40 5 5
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Away Stats 7-3 229.90 120.50 109.40 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O217.5 = Games Over 217.5 Points
  • U217.5 = Games Under 217.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Stats
Brooklyn Nets logo Brooklyn Nets Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
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Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Boston Celtics Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Derrick White 42 34.08 740 225 17.6 5.4 2.9 4.6 1.5 1.3
Jaylen Brown 40 34.13 1192 190 29.8 4.8 2.2 6.7 0.4 1.0
Payton Pritchard 42 32.68 691 226 16.5 5.4 2.5 4.4 0.1 0.9

Brooklyn Nets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Michael Porter Jr. 34 32.95 860 108 25.3 3.2 3.8 7.4 0.2 1.0
Nicolas Claxton 40 29.57 505 161 12.6 4.0 0.1 7.5 1.4 0.7
Noah Clowney 42 28.43 549 79 13.1 1.9 2.1 4.1 0.8 0.8

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Boston Celtics Lineups

21 Jan NBA
Pacers 104-119 Celtics
19 Jan NBA
Celtics 103-104 Pistons
17 Jan NBA
Celtics 132-106 Hawks
15 Jan NBA
Celtics 119-114 Heat
12 Jan NBA
Celtics 96-98 Pacers
10 Jan NBA
Spurs 100-95 Celtics
09 Jan NBA
Raptors 117-125 Celtics
07 Jan NBA
Nuggets 114-110 Celtics
05 Jan NBA
Bulls 101-115 Celtics
03 Jan NBA
Celtics 146-115 Clippers

Previous Brooklyn Nets Lineups

21 Jan NBA
Nets 66-120 Knicks
19 Jan NBA
Suns 126-117 Nets
18 Jan NBA
Nets 102-124 Bulls
16 Jan NBA
Bulls 109-112 Nets
14 Jan NBA
Nets 113-116 Pelicans
12 Jan NBA
Nets 105-113 Mavericks
11 Jan NBA
Nets 98-103 Grizzlies
09 Jan NBA
Clippers 121-105 Nets
07 Jan NBA
Magic 104-103 Nets
04 Jan NBA
Nuggets 115-127 Nets

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 27 16 0.628 116.8 109.8 7 13-7 14-9 6-4 20-10 6-4 1W
Knicks 26 18 0.591 117.9 113.8 4.1 17-6 9-12 6-3 19-11 3-7 1W
Raptors 27 19 0.587 114.3 112.5 1.8 13-10 14-9 4-8 22-12 6-4 2W
76ers 24 19 0.558 116.8 115.5 1.3 12-12 12-7 8-4 18-15 5-5 1W
Nets 12 30 0.286 107.9 114.5 -6.6 6-16 6-14 3-8 9-18 2-8 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 32 10 0.762 117.2 109.9 7.3 18-4 14-6 8-3 22-6 8-2 4W
Cavaliers 25 20 0.556 119.1 117.1 2 14-11 11-9 7-3 17-13 6-4 1W
Bulls 22 22 0.5 118 119.9 -1.9 14-9 8-13 3-7 14-15 5-5 3W
Bucks 18 25 0.419 112.2 115.8 -3.6 9-11 9-14 5-4 14-14 4-6 1L
Pacers 10 35 0.222 109.9 118.3 -8.4 8-16 2-19 2-8 7-23 4-6 3L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 23 20 0.535 115.7 115.4 0.3 14-8 9-12 5-5 15-15 5-5 2L
Heat 23 22 0.511 119.3 118.4 0.9 15-7 8-15 3-3 12-12 4-6 1L
Hawks 21 25 0.457 117.6 119.1 -1.5 7-13 14-12 4-3 10-17 4-6 1W
Hornets 17 28 0.378 115.9 115.5 0.4 7-13 10-15 5-4 12-19 5-5 1W
Wizards 10 33 0.233 112.2 123.2 -11 6-15 4-18 2-4 7-18 1-9 8L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 37 8 0.822 121.4 107.8 13.6 20-3 17-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 2W
Nuggets 30 15 0.667 121.1 116.5 4.6 12-8 18-7 4-1 18-8 7-3 1W
Timberwolves 27 18 0.6 120 115.1 4.9 15-7 12-11 4-5 14-13 5-5 4L
Trail Blazers 23 22 0.511 116.5 118 -1.5 13-10 10-12 4-4 18-14 8-2 4W
Jazz 15 30 0.333 119.1 127.4 -8.3 10-13 5-17 1-8 9-22 3-7 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Suns 27 17 0.614 114.7 111.8 2.9 14-5 13-12 8-4 20-13 7-3 3W
Lakers 26 17 0.605 116 116.4 -0.4 12-8 14-9 4-6 19-12 4-6 1L
Warriors 25 21 0.543 116.8 114.2 2.6 17-7 8-14 5-3 15-13 6-4 2L
Clippers 20 24 0.455 112.3 113.5 -1.2 12-9 8-15 5-4 11-14 8-2 1W
Kings 12 33 0.267 110.7 120.7 -10 9-16 3-17 2-7 8-25 4-6 3L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 31 14 0.689 117.9 112.6 5.3 16-5 15-9 7-2 18-12 6-4 1W
Rockets 26 16 0.619 117.1 111 6.1 15-3 11-13 4-4 15-14 5-5 1L
Grizzlies 18 24 0.429 115.3 116.2 -0.9 10-12 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1L
Mavericks 19 26 0.422 114.4 116.6 -2.2 14-11 5-15 3-6 11-18 7-3 4W
Pelicans 10 36 0.217 114.7 122 -7.3 7-19 3-17 3-7 4-25 2-8 3L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 32 10 0.762 117.2 109.9 7.3 18-4 14-6 8-3 22-6 8-2 4W
Celtics 27 16 0.628 116.8 109.8 7 13-7 14-9 6-4 20-10 6-4 1W
Knicks 26 18 0.591 117.9 113.8 4.1 17-6 9-12 6-3 19-11 3-7 1W
Raptors 27 19 0.587 114.3 112.5 1.8 13-10 14-9 4-8 22-12 6-4 2W
76ers 24 19 0.558 116.8 115.5 1.3 12-12 12-7 8-4 18-15 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 25 20 0.556 119.1 117.1 2 14-11 11-9 7-3 17-13 6-4 1W
Magic 23 20 0.535 115.7 115.4 0.3 14-8 9-12 5-5 15-15 5-5 2L
Heat 23 22 0.511 119.3 118.4 0.9 15-7 8-15 3-3 12-12 4-6 1L
Bulls 22 22 0.5 118 119.9 -1.9 14-9 8-13 3-7 14-15 5-5 3W
Hawks 21 25 0.457 117.6 119.1 -1.5 7-13 14-12 4-3 10-17 4-6 1W
Bucks 18 25 0.419 112.2 115.8 -3.6 9-11 9-14 5-4 14-14 4-6 1L
Hornets 17 28 0.378 115.9 115.5 0.4 7-13 10-15 5-4 12-19 5-5 1W
Nets 12 30 0.286 107.9 114.5 -6.6 6-16 6-14 3-8 9-18 2-8 3L
Wizards 10 33 0.233 112.2 123.2 -11 6-15 4-18 2-4 7-18 1-9 8L
Pacers 10 35 0.222 109.9 118.3 -8.4 8-16 2-19 2-8 7-23 4-6 3L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 37 8 0.822 121.4 107.8 13.6 20-3 17-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 2W
Spurs 31 14 0.689 117.9 112.6 5.3 16-5 15-9 7-2 18-12 6-4 1W
Nuggets 30 15 0.667 121.1 116.5 4.6 12-8 18-7 4-1 18-8 7-3 1W
Rockets 26 16 0.619 117.1 111 6.1 15-3 11-13 4-4 15-14 5-5 1L
Suns 27 17 0.614 114.7 111.8 2.9 14-5 13-12 8-4 20-13 7-3 3W
Lakers 26 17 0.605 116 116.4 -0.4 12-8 14-9 4-6 19-12 4-6 1L
Timberwolves 27 18 0.6 120 115.1 4.9 15-7 12-11 4-5 14-13 5-5 4L
Warriors 25 21 0.543 116.8 114.2 2.6 17-7 8-14 5-3 15-13 6-4 2L
Trail Blazers 23 22 0.511 116.5 118 -1.5 13-10 10-12 4-4 18-14 8-2 4W
Clippers 20 24 0.455 112.3 113.5 -1.2 12-9 8-15 5-4 11-14 8-2 1W
Grizzlies 18 24 0.429 115.3 116.2 -0.9 10-12 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1L
Mavericks 19 26 0.422 114.4 116.6 -2.2 14-11 5-15 3-6 11-18 7-3 4W
Jazz 15 30 0.333 119.1 127.4 -8.3 10-13 5-17 1-8 9-22 3-7 1L
Kings 12 33 0.267 110.7 120.7 -10 9-16 3-17 2-7 8-25 4-6 3L
Pelicans 10 36 0.217 114.7 122 -7.3 7-19 3-17 3-7 4-25 2-8 3L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 37 8 0.822 121.4 107.8 13.6 20-3 17-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 2W
Pistons 32 10 0.762 117.2 109.9 7.3 18-4 14-6 8-3 22-6 8-2 4W
Spurs 31 14 0.689 117.9 112.6 5.3 16-5 15-9 7-2 18-12 6-4 1W
Nuggets 30 15 0.667 121.1 116.5 4.6 12-8 18-7 4-1 18-8 7-3 1W
Celtics 27 16 0.628 116.8 109.8 7 13-7 14-9 6-4 20-10 6-4 1W
Rockets 26 16 0.619 117.1 111 6.1 15-3 11-13 4-4 15-14 5-5 1L
Suns 27 17 0.614 114.7 111.8 2.9 14-5 13-12 8-4 20-13 7-3 3W
Lakers 26 17 0.605 116 116.4 -0.4 12-8 14-9 4-6 19-12 4-6 1L
Timberwolves 27 18 0.6 120 115.1 4.9 15-7 12-11 4-5 14-13 5-5 4L
Knicks 26 18 0.591 117.9 113.8 4.1 17-6 9-12 6-3 19-11 3-7 1W
Raptors 27 19 0.587 114.3 112.5 1.8 13-10 14-9 4-8 22-12 6-4 2W
76ers 24 19 0.558 116.8 115.5 1.3 12-12 12-7 8-4 18-15 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 25 20 0.556 119.1 117.1 2 14-11 11-9 7-3 17-13 6-4 1W
Warriors 25 21 0.543 116.8 114.2 2.6 17-7 8-14 5-3 15-13 6-4 2L
Magic 23 20 0.535 115.7 115.4 0.3 14-8 9-12 5-5 15-15 5-5 2L
Heat 23 22 0.511 119.3 118.4 0.9 15-7 8-15 3-3 12-12 4-6 1L
Trail Blazers 23 22 0.511 116.5 118 -1.5 13-10 10-12 4-4 18-14 8-2 4W
Bulls 22 22 0.5 118 119.9 -1.9 14-9 8-13 3-7 14-15 5-5 3W
Hawks 21 25 0.457 117.6 119.1 -1.5 7-13 14-12 4-3 10-17 4-6 1W
Clippers 20 24 0.455 112.3 113.5 -1.2 12-9 8-15 5-4 11-14 8-2 1W
Grizzlies 18 24 0.429 115.3 116.2 -0.9 10-12 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1L
Mavericks 19 26 0.422 114.4 116.6 -2.2 14-11 5-15 3-6 11-18 7-3 4W
Bucks 18 25 0.419 112.2 115.8 -3.6 9-11 9-14 5-4 14-14 4-6 1L
Hornets 17 28 0.378 115.9 115.5 0.4 7-13 10-15 5-4 12-19 5-5 1W
Jazz 15 30 0.333 119.1 127.4 -8.3 10-13 5-17 1-8 9-22 3-7 1L
Nets 12 30 0.286 107.9 114.5 -6.6 6-16 6-14 3-8 9-18 2-8 3L
Kings 12 33 0.267 110.7 120.7 -10 9-16 3-17 2-7 8-25 4-6 3L
Wizards 10 33 0.233 112.2 123.2 -11 6-15 4-18 2-4 7-18 1-9 8L
Pacers 10 35 0.222 109.9 118.3 -8.4 8-16 2-19 2-8 7-23 4-6 3L
Pelicans 10 36 0.217 114.7 122 -7.3 7-19 3-17 3-7 4-25 2-8 3L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak