Boston Celtics (41-12) vs. Brooklyn Nets (21-31)
February 13, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Brooklyn Nets +8.5; Over/Under: +231.5
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The Boston Celtics are riding a 4-game winning streak. The Brooklyn Nets look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets prediction.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics are coming off wins over the Grizzlies, Hawks, Wizards and Heat. The Boston Celtics are averaging 120.4 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 111 points on 44.9 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 27 points and 8.5 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 22 points and 5.6 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 81 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.4 rebounds per game.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets rebounded from losses to the Cavs and Cavs with a win over the Spurs. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 113.9 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 115.2 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Mikal Bridges is averaging 21.8 points and 4.9 rebounds, while Cam Thomas is averaging 21.4 points and 2.9 rebounds. Dennis Schroder is the third double-digit scorer, and Cameron Johnson is dishing 2.6 assists. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75.9 percent from the free throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 38 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game. The Nets will meet the Celtics again after this one and then face the Raptors and Timberwolves.
Brooklyn Nets Team Facts
- The Nets have lost each of their last eight home games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight home games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- Seven of the Nets’ last eight home games following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
Boston Celtics Team Facts
- The Celtics have won each of their last nine games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games following a win.
- Each of the Celtics’ last eight Tuesday games as road favorites have gone OVER the total points line.
Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets prediction
The Boston Celtics should be favored as they’re the better team, but they’re also 24-27-2 ATS on the season, with failed covers in 7 of their last 8 games. The Celtics keep getting these inflated numbers, and they’re not coming through for their backers. The Brooklyn Nets have issues of their own, but 13 of their 21 wins this season have come at home. The Celtics and Nets also play tomorrow at the TD Garden, so it should be a win and move on situation. I’ll take a stab with the points, given how the Celtics aren’t covering these big numbers.
