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NBA Betting Preview: Nets vs Celtics

The Brooklyn Nets tip off against the Boston Celtics 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.

Take Celtics Against the Spread

There’s everything to like about the -17.5 line that the Celtics have to cover against the Nets. Take the -110 and feel confident that they get the job done.

Celtics Have Won 9 of Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Brooklyn Nets have been defeated in six straight games. They were recently beaten at home to San Antonio Spurs by a 126-110 scoreline at Barclays Center. Michael Porter Jr. dropped 25 points, as Danny Wolf finished with 14 and Day'Ron Sharpe 14.

Boston Celtics were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 103-84 reverse against Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Jaylen Brown racked up 23 points and 11 rebounds, while Derrick White scored 20 points and Neemias Queta 10.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Celtics won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 130-126 (OT) triumph when facing the Nets at Barclays Center. It’s been nine Celtics wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics logo Celtics 38 20 0.655 114.4 107.5 6.9 18-9 20-11 7-5 24-13 8-2 1L
Nets logo Nets 15 43 0.259 107 115 -8 8-21 7-22 3-9 11-24 2-8 6L
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Brooklyn Nets – Last 10 Games

2 wins and 8 losses in the past 10 games. The Nets are averaging 106.5 points, 41.1 rebounds, 26.7 assists, 8.4 steals and 3.4 blocks while shooting 45.5% from the field and 71.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 116.7 points and 43.2 rebounds per matchup.

Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 15.8 points, Day'Ron Sharpe 7.8 rebounds and Nolan Traore 5.8 assists, while Noah Clowney averages 2.0 (40.0%) 3-pointers made.

Boston Celtics – Last 10 Games

The Celtics have won 8 and lost 2 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 105.5 points, 51.1 rebounds, 25.2 assists, 5.8 steals and 5.6 blocks per game while shooting 44.3% from the field and 79.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 96.7 points and 41.6 rebounds.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 22.0 points, Neemias Queta 9.2 rebounds and Derrick White 6.9 assists along with 2.9 (33.7%) 3-pointers made.

Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Picks

Get fully prepped for Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline, top player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

Our wager is Celtics against the spread. Back them off -17.5 at odds of -110 and be confident that the big betting favorites can cover the line in this NBA showdown.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key NBA stats to help shape our basketball predictions and guide the final call.

Key Nets vs Celtics stats:

  • The -17.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The +17.5 line hasn’t been covered by Nets in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The +17.5 line hasn’t been covered by Nets in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.

Celtics -17.5 Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top betting apps, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Derrick White Over 4.5 Rebounds +128 BetMGM logo

Derrick White (Celtics) has secured Over 4.5 rebounds in 4 straight games. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Player Rebounds and you can get +128 that he goes over the line.

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Noah Clowney Under 11.5 Points -102 BetMGM logo

Noah Clowney (Nets) has recorded an average of 7 points in the past 4 road games. His Player Points might once again fall below the line, with this bet offering plenty of appeal and you can back -102.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Celtics -17.5
Totals Under 208.5
Player Rebounds Derrick White Over 4.5

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Correct Score Prediction

Nets Nets logo 91 - 111 Celtics logo Celtics

Correct score betting might be tough to predict but there’s a tasty potential return if you get it right. We’ll try the Celtics to achieve a 111-91 victory at huge odds.

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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 Heavy Favorites to Win

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Boston Celtics are red-hot -1429 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 93% chance of winning this NBA game. At +810, Brooklyn Nets are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is currently 17.5, with the total points line at 208.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you’re going for Under 208.5, this outcome can be backed at -115.

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

Jaylen Brown is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get -105 that he goes Over 28.5 points and -123 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 28.5
-105
Under 28.5
-123
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Michael Porter Jr (Nets)
Over 21.5
-108
Under 21.5
-120
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Payton Pritchard (Celtics)
Over 17.5
-118
Under 17.5
-110
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 16.5
-114
Under 16.5
-114
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Player Assists
Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 6.5
+112
Under 6.5
-145
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Payton Pritchard (Celtics)
Over 5.5
-123
Under 5.5
-105
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 4.5
-149
Under 4.5
+115
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Nolan Traore (Nets)
Over 4.5
-125
Under 4.5
-103
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Player Rebounds
Neemias Queta (Celtics)
Over 7.5
+107
Under 7.5
-139
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Nikola Vucevic (Celtics)
Over 7.5
+110
Under 7.5
-143
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 6.5
-132
Under 6.5
+102
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Michael Porter Jr (Nets)
Over 6.5
+103
Under 6.5
-133
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Celtics With Seven Wins in Past Ten Home Games

The Celtics own a 7-3 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 107.70 points on average and giving up 101.60.

The Nets have been beaten five straight times on the road. They have one win and nine losses in the last 10 games on the road, posting 91.80 points per contest while yielding 113.80.

The previous meeting at TD Garden saw the Nets defeat the Celtics 113-105. Over the past 10 head-to-head meetings at TD Garden, the Celtics have collected eight wins, while the Nets have 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

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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 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 38 20 0.655 114.4 107.5 6.9 18-9 20-11 7-5 24-13 8-2 1L
Knicks 37 22 0.627 117.1 111.7 5.4 22-8 15-14 10-3 25-15 6-4 1L
Raptors 34 25 0.576 113.6 111.8 1.8 16-15 18-10 4-9 26-15 5-5 2L
76ers 33 26 0.559 116.7 115.9 0.8 16-15 17-11 8-6 21-19 5-5 3W
Nets 15 43 0.259 107 115 -8 8-21 7-22 3-9 11-24 2-8 6L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 43 14 0.754 117.4 109.5 7.9 23-7 20-7 9-3 28-7 8-2 1W
Cavaliers 37 23 0.617 119.5 115.1 4.4 20-11 17-12 7-4 23-14 8-2 1L
Bucks 26 31 0.456 112.4 115.4 -3 14-13 12-18 8-4 19-19 8-2 2W
Bulls 24 36 0.4 115.7 120.5 -4.8 15-17 9-19 3-10 16-26 0-10 11L
Pacers 15 45 0.25 111.5 119.5 -8 10-21 5-24 3-9 11-30 2-8 5L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 31 27 0.534 115 114.6 0.4 18-11 13-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 1L
Heat 31 29 0.517 119.9 117.2 2.7 17-11 14-18 5-5 16-18 5-5 2L
Hawks 30 31 0.492 117.1 117.6 -0.5 13-16 17-15 7-6 17-21 6-4 3W
Hornets 29 31 0.483 116.2 113.4 2.8 12-16 17-15 9-4 19-21 7-3 3W
Wizards 16 42 0.276 111.9 122.8 -10.9 11-19 5-23 2-9 11-26 3-7 3L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 45 15 0.75 119.4 108 11.4 24-7 21-8 8-3 32-9 6-4 1L
Nuggets 37 22 0.627 120.5 115.7 4.8 16-11 21-11 5-2 21-11 4-6 1W
Timberwolves 36 23 0.61 119.6 115.1 4.5 20-11 16-12 7-5 21-17 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 29 31 0.483 115.9 118.2 -2.3 16-15 13-16 5-7 22-18 6-4 1W
Jazz 18 41 0.305 118 125.9 -7.9 11-19 7-22 1-9 10-28 3-7 4L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 34 24 0.586 115.5 115.9 -0.4 16-12 18-12 6-7 23-15 5-5 3L
Suns 34 26 0.567 112.1 111.4 0.7 20-12 14-14 9-6 23-18 4-6 1W
Warriors 31 28 0.525 115.8 113.8 2 19-11 12-17 6-4 21-17 4-6 1W
Clippers 27 30 0.474 112.1 112.6 -0.5 14-12 13-18 7-5 17-17 5-5 2L
Kings 14 47 0.23 110.4 121.1 -10.7 9-20 5-27 2-8 10-31 2-8 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 43 16 0.729 118.5 111.7 6.8 21-6 22-10 10-3 26-13 10-0 11W
Rockets 37 21 0.638 114.7 109.1 5.6 20-7 17-14 6-5 21-16 6-4 3W
Grizzlies 21 36 0.368 115.4 118.1 -2.7 12-17 9-19 5-6 17-23 3-7 3L
Mavericks 21 37 0.362 114.5 117.9 -3.4 14-17 7-20 3-9 11-27 2-8 1L
Pelicans 18 42 0.3 115.1 120.3 -5.2 11-21 7-21 6-7 11-26 5-5 3W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 43 14 0.754 117.4 109.5 7.9 23-7 20-7 9-3 28-7 8-2 1W
Celtics 38 20 0.655 114.4 107.5 6.9 18-9 20-11 7-5 24-13 8-2 1L
Knicks 37 22 0.627 117.1 111.7 5.4 22-8 15-14 10-3 25-15 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 37 23 0.617 119.5 115.1 4.4 20-11 17-12 7-4 23-14 8-2 1L
Raptors 34 25 0.576 113.6 111.8 1.8 16-15 18-10 4-9 26-15 5-5 2L
76ers 33 26 0.559 116.7 115.9 0.8 16-15 17-11 8-6 21-19 5-5 3W
Magic 31 27 0.534 115 114.6 0.4 18-11 13-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 1L
Heat 31 29 0.517 119.9 117.2 2.7 17-11 14-18 5-5 16-18 5-5 2L
Hawks 30 31 0.492 117.1 117.6 -0.5 13-16 17-15 7-6 17-21 6-4 3W
Hornets 29 31 0.483 116.2 113.4 2.8 12-16 17-15 9-4 19-21 7-3 3W
Bucks 26 31 0.456 112.4 115.4 -3 14-13 12-18 8-4 19-19 8-2 2W
Bulls 24 36 0.4 115.7 120.5 -4.8 15-17 9-19 3-10 16-26 0-10 11L
Wizards 16 42 0.276 111.9 122.8 -10.9 11-19 5-23 2-9 11-26 3-7 3L
Nets 15 43 0.259 107 115 -8 8-21 7-22 3-9 11-24 2-8 6L
Pacers 15 45 0.25 111.5 119.5 -8 10-21 5-24 3-9 11-30 2-8 5L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 45 15 0.75 119.4 108 11.4 24-7 21-8 8-3 32-9 6-4 1L
Spurs 43 16 0.729 118.5 111.7 6.8 21-6 22-10 10-3 26-13 10-0 11W
Rockets 37 21 0.638 114.7 109.1 5.6 20-7 17-14 6-5 21-16 6-4 3W
Nuggets 37 22 0.627 120.5 115.7 4.8 16-11 21-11 5-2 21-11 4-6 1W
Timberwolves 36 23 0.61 119.6 115.1 4.5 20-11 16-12 7-5 21-17 6-4 1W
Lakers 34 24 0.586 115.5 115.9 -0.4 16-12 18-12 6-7 23-15 5-5 3L
Suns 34 26 0.567 112.1 111.4 0.7 20-12 14-14 9-6 23-18 4-6 1W
Warriors 31 28 0.525 115.8 113.8 2 19-11 12-17 6-4 21-17 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 29 31 0.483 115.9 118.2 -2.3 16-15 13-16 5-7 22-18 6-4 1W
Clippers 27 30 0.474 112.1 112.6 -0.5 14-12 13-18 7-5 17-17 5-5 2L
Grizzlies 21 36 0.368 115.4 118.1 -2.7 12-17 9-19 5-6 17-23 3-7 3L
Mavericks 21 37 0.362 114.5 117.9 -3.4 14-17 7-20 3-9 11-27 2-8 1L
Jazz 18 41 0.305 118 125.9 -7.9 11-19 7-22 1-9 10-28 3-7 4L
Pelicans 18 42 0.3 115.1 120.3 -5.2 11-21 7-21 6-7 11-26 5-5 3W
Kings 14 47 0.23 110.4 121.1 -10.7 9-20 5-27 2-8 10-31 2-8 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 43 14 0.754 117.4 109.5 7.9 23-7 20-7 9-3 28-7 8-2 1W
Thunder 45 15 0.75 119.4 108 11.4 24-7 21-8 8-3 32-9 6-4 1L
Spurs 43 16 0.729 118.5 111.7 6.8 21-6 22-10 10-3 26-13 10-0 11W
Celtics 38 20 0.655 114.4 107.5 6.9 18-9 20-11 7-5 24-13 8-2 1L
Rockets 37 21 0.638 114.7 109.1 5.6 20-7 17-14 6-5 21-16 6-4 3W
Nuggets 37 22 0.627 120.5 115.7 4.8 16-11 21-11 5-2 21-11 4-6 1W
Knicks 37 22 0.627 117.1 111.7 5.4 22-8 15-14 10-3 25-15 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 37 23 0.617 119.5 115.1 4.4 20-11 17-12 7-4 23-14 8-2 1L
Timberwolves 36 23 0.61 119.6 115.1 4.5 20-11 16-12 7-5 21-17 6-4 1W
Lakers 34 24 0.586 115.5 115.9 -0.4 16-12 18-12 6-7 23-15 5-5 3L
Raptors 34 25 0.576 113.6 111.8 1.8 16-15 18-10 4-9 26-15 5-5 2L
Suns 34 26 0.567 112.1 111.4 0.7 20-12 14-14 9-6 23-18 4-6 1W
76ers 33 26 0.559 116.7 115.9 0.8 16-15 17-11 8-6 21-19 5-5 3W
Magic 31 27 0.534 115 114.6 0.4 18-11 13-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 1L
Warriors 31 28 0.525 115.8 113.8 2 19-11 12-17 6-4 21-17 4-6 1W
Heat 31 29 0.517 119.9 117.2 2.7 17-11 14-18 5-5 16-18 5-5 2L
Hawks 30 31 0.492 117.1 117.6 -0.5 13-16 17-15 7-6 17-21 6-4 3W
Hornets 29 31 0.483 116.2 113.4 2.8 12-16 17-15 9-4 19-21 7-3 3W
Trail Blazers 29 31 0.483 115.9 118.2 -2.3 16-15 13-16 5-7 22-18 6-4 1W
Clippers 27 30 0.474 112.1 112.6 -0.5 14-12 13-18 7-5 17-17 5-5 2L
Bucks 26 31 0.456 112.4 115.4 -3 14-13 12-18 8-4 19-19 8-2 2W
Bulls 24 36 0.4 115.7 120.5 -4.8 15-17 9-19 3-10 16-26 0-10 11L
Grizzlies 21 36 0.368 115.4 118.1 -2.7 12-17 9-19 5-6 17-23 3-7 3L
Mavericks 21 37 0.362 114.5 117.9 -3.4 14-17 7-20 3-9 11-27 2-8 1L
Jazz 18 41 0.305 118 125.9 -7.9 11-19 7-22 1-9 10-28 3-7 4L
Pelicans 18 42 0.3 115.1 120.3 -5.2 11-21 7-21 6-7 11-26 5-5 3W
Wizards 16 42 0.276 111.9 122.8 -10.9 11-19 5-23 2-9 11-26 3-7 3L
Nets 15 43 0.259 107 115 -8 8-21 7-22 3-9 11-24 2-8 6L
Pacers 15 45 0.25 111.5 119.5 -8 10-21 5-24 3-9 11-30 2-8 5L
Kings 14 47 0.23 110.4 121.1 -10.7 9-20 5-27 2-8 10-31 2-8 1W
  • 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