Brooklyn Nets
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  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

Emirates NBA Cup Betting Preview: Nets vs Celtics

The Brooklyn Nets take the floor against the Boston Celtics in the Emirates NBA Cup. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Side With Celtics Against the Spread

The Celtics can enjoy a huge win and we’re heading to the spread. Back the big favorites off -15.5 to cover the line against the Nets at -106.

9 of Last 10 Matchups Have Been Celtics Wins

When Brooklyn Nets and Boston Celtics clashed on Tuesday night, the Celtics claimed a 113-99 win at Barclays Center.

Jaylen Brown was able to score 29 points for the Celtics, Payton Pritchard had 22 points and 10 rebounds, while Derrick White registered 15 points. For the Nets, Michael Porter Jr. recorded 25 points, Day'Ron Sharpe 16 and Noah Clowney 13.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Celtics have triumphed in their previous nine meetings against the Nets. On the head-to-head front, it has been 9 wins out of 10.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics logo Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Nets logo Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
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Confirmed Starting Lineups

Brooklyn Nets lineup: Egor Demin, Terance Mann, Michael Porter Jr., Noah Clowney, Nicolas Claxton.

Boston Celtics lineup: Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, Jordan Walsh, Neemias Queta.

Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Picks

We dive into the best Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics betting angles, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast, top player prop bets and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

Celtics should enjoy a big win in this NBA contest and that’s why we’re taking the -15.5 about them on the spread. We expect the big favorites to cover the line at -106.

We use the latest team news and injury updates to help shape the best possible basketball picks. You’ll also notice we take a stats-led approach by factoring in the key NBA numbers that truly make a difference.

Key Nets vs Celtics stats:

  • The -15.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 9 of their last 20 games at home.

Celtics -15.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top betting apps, our pick has a 51.5% prospect of winning. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Payton Pritchard Over 16.5 Points -119 BetMGM logo

Payton Pritchard (Celtics) has totaled Over 16.5 points in 4 straight games at home. We are therefore going to choose a Player Points prop bet at odds of -119 which will hopefully see this him cover the line.

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Derrick White Over 4.5 Rebounds +120 BetMGM logo

Derrick White (Celtics) has racked up Over 4.5 rebounds in 4 straight games. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Player Rebounds, with this line making appeal at odds of +120.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Celtics -15.5
Totals Over 222.5
Player Points Payton Pritchard Over 16.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Celtics to cover the -15.5 spread, Over 222.5 on the total and Payton Pritchard (Celtics) to score Over 16.5 points.

The same game parlay option is great for basketball bettors wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same game. It’s especially good if you have a strong view on the likely outcomes and the odds for each pick are combined.

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Correct Score Prediction

Nets Nets logo 103 - 123 Celtics logo Celtics

The Celtics might be able to claim a win and we’re siding with a 123-103 scoreline in their favor. A small stake can provide a big return and there are tasty odds available.

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Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Celtics Win on the Cards According to the Books

At betting odds of -1000 with the sportsbooks, Boston Celtics are regarded as 91% likely to win this NBA game. Brooklyn Nets are the underdogs at +660 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The current spread is 15 and total points is 222.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. If you’re going for Over 222.5, then the odds are -106.

There are a wide range of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on this exciting league and we recommend visiting the best basketball sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the contest.

Betting Lines & Odds
Jaylen Brown Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

The favorite to score most points is Jaylen Brown. You can get -110 that he scores Over 26.5 points or -120 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 26.5
-110
Under 26.5
-120
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Michael Porter Jr (Nets)
Over 22.5
-120
Under 22.5
-110
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 17.5
-114
Under 17.5
-118
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Payton Pritchard (Celtics)
Over 17.5
-110
Under 17.5
-120
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Player Assists
Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 5.5
+104
Under 5.5
-137
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 4.5
+105
Under 4.5
-139
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Payton Pritchard (Celtics)
Over 4.5
-152
Under 4.5
+114
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Nicolas Claxton (Nets)
Over 3.5
+105
Under 3.5
-139
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Player Rebounds
Neemias Queta (Celtics)
Over 8.5
-115
Under 8.5
-115
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Nicolas Claxton (Nets)
Over 7.5
-127
Under 7.5
-105
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Michael Porter Jr (Nets)
Over 6.5
-112
Under 6.5
-120
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 5.5
-132
Under 5.5
-100
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Celtics Lead Recent Head-to-Head Results at TD Garden

The Celtics have put together three wins in a row at TD Garden. They have five wins and five losses in the last 10 games at home, scoring 115.50 points per matchup and conceding 107.60.

The Nets have four wins and six losses in the last 10 games away from home, putting up 108.90 points on average and giving up 117.70.

The Celtics earned a 104-96 win against the Nets in the teams’ last meeting at TD Garden. Looking at the last 10 head-to-head matchups at TD Garden, the Celtics have eight victories and the Nets two.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O208.5 U208.5
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Home Stats 7-3 209.30 107.70 101.60 4 6
Brooklyn Nets logo Brooklyn Nets Away Stats 1-9 205.60 91.80 113.80 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O208.5 = Games Over 208.5 Points
  • U208.5 = Games Under 208.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Brooklyn Nets logo Brooklyn Nets Stats
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Stats
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Brooklyn Nets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Michael Porter Jr. 46 32.8 1131 147 24.6 3.2 3.4 7.2 0.2 1.0
Nicolas Claxton 53 29.26 669 215 12.6 4.1 0.1 7.2 1.2 0.8
Noah Clowney 52 28.36 671 89 12.9 1.7 2.1 4.2 0.7 0.8

Boston Celtics Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Derrick White 56 34.33 960 317 17.1 5.7 2.8 4.5 1.5 1.2
Jaylen Brown 52 34.28 1513 252 29.1 4.8 2.0 7.1 0.4 1.0
Payton Pritchard 57 32.72 980 306 17.2 5.4 2.6 4.2 0.1 0.8

Injuries & Suspensions

Brooklyn Nets Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Ben Saraf
Injured
Cam Thomas
Injured
Haywood Highsmith
Injured

Boston Celtics Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Jayson Tatum
Injured

Starting Lineups

Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Confirmed Lineup
7 Jaylen Brown
9 Derrick White
11 Payton Pritchard
27 Jordan Walsh
88 Neemias Queta
Brooklyn Nets logo Brooklyn Nets Confirmed Lineup
8 Egor Demin
14 Terance Mann
17 Michael Porter Jr.
21 Noah Clowney
33 Nicolas Claxton

Previous Brooklyn Nets Lineups

26 Feb NBA
Spurs 126-110 Nets
24 Feb NBA
Mavericks 123-114 Nets
22 Feb NBA
Nets 104-115 Hawks
20 Feb NBA
Nets 86-105 Thunder
19 Feb NBA
Nets 84-112 Cavaliers
11 Feb NBA
Pacers 115-110 Nets
09 Feb NBA
Bulls 115-123 Nets
07 Feb NBA
Wizards 113-127 Nets
05 Feb NBA
Nets 98-118 Magic
03 Feb NBA
Lakers 125-109 Nets

Previous Boston Celtics Lineups

25 Feb NBA
Celtics 84-103 Nuggets
24 Feb NBA
Celtics 97-81 Suns
22 Feb NBA
Celtics 111-89 Lakers
19 Feb NBA
Celtics 121-110 Warriors
11 Feb NBA
Bulls 105-124 Celtics
08 Feb NBA
Knicks 111-89 Celtics
06 Feb NBA
Heat 96-98 Celtics
04 Feb NBA
Celtics 114-93 Rockets
03 Feb NBA
Celtics 110-100 Mavericks
01 Feb NBA
Bucks 79-107 Celtics

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
  • 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