Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets Matchup

Keep reading to see our Celtics vs Nets NBA prediction In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

  • The Celtics visit Brooklyn with a record of 9-3.
  • The Celtics are averaging 119.8 points per game so far.
  • The Celtics are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Nets.
  • The Nets welcome the Celtics with a 5-6 record.
  • The Nets are averaging 110.8 points per game so far.
  • The Nets are coming off a 107-105 win vs. the Celtics.

Celtics vs Nets Prediction

At 7:30 ET, the Brooklyn Nets (5-6) will host the Boston Celtics (9-3) in an Eastern Atlantic Division matchup. The Celtics are currently favored by 8.5 points and have a moneyline of -380. The over/under line is set at 217.5.

This game will be played at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn and can be seen on NBCS. The Celtics are currently 2nd in the Eastern Conference, while the Nets are 6th. Both teams are also ranked 1st and 3rd in the Atlantic Division, respectively.

Celtics vs. Nets Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Boston Celtics at Brooklyn Nets
  • Where: Brooklyn at Barclays Center
  • Date: Wednesday, November 13th
  • Betting Odds BOS -8.5, BOS -380 | BKN +300 O/U 217.5

Celtics Preview: Does Boston Have What it Takes on the Road?

The Celtics fell to 9-3 on the season after a 117-116 loss to the Hawks on Tuesday. Boston, who were heavy favorites at -16.5, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 233 went over the line of 225.

Boston led 91-84 going into the 4th quarter after a strong 2nd quarter where they outscored Atlanta 34-25. However, the Hawks rallied in the final period, outscoring the Celtics 33-25 to complete the comeback.

Jaylen Brown's 37 points on 63.6% shooting led the Celtics in their 117-116 loss to the Hawks, with Derrick White adding 31 points and hitting 7 threes at 58.3%. Jayson Tatum struggled, shooting 31.2% from the field and 22.2% from beyond the arc, finishing with 20 points.

Boston connected on 18 threes, shooting 40% from deep and 50.7% overall. Brown scored 16 points in the 1st quarter and added 11 in the 4th, while White contributed 12 points in the final period.

Defensively, the Celtics held the Hawks to 117 points, but a 33-point 4th quarter from Atlanta proved costly. Boston allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter and 30 in the 3rd, while their best defensive stretch came in the 2nd, where they gave up just 25 points.

Boston did well in limiting Atlanta’s three-point shooting, holding them to 31% from deep with only 10 threes made. The Hawks also went to the line just 13 times, hitting 7 free throws. The Celtics recorded 7 steals and 5 blocks in the game.

Nets Preview: Can the Nets Please their Home Crowd?

The Celtics fell to 9-3 on the season after a 117-116 home loss to the Hawks on Tuesday. Boston, who were -16.5 point favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 233 points exceeded the O/U line of 225 by 8 points.

Boston appeared to be in control after leading 65-54 at halftime, but Atlanta chipped away with a 30-26 advantage in the 3rd quarter. The Hawks then outscored the Celtics 33-25 in the 4th to complete the comeback.

In their win over the Pelicans, the Nets hit 19 threes at a 45.2% clip, despite shooting just 42.9% overall. Cam Thomas led the way with 17 points, knocking down 4 threes at 80% efficiency.

Noah Clowney added 15 points, hitting 5 threes, while Cameron Johnson also scored 15. Thomas was key in the 4th quarter, scoring 10 points, with Clowney and Dennis Schröder each adding 6 in the final period.

Despite a rough 2nd quarter where they allowed 34 points, the Nets' defense tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 20 points to help secure the win over the Pelicans. Brooklyn held New Orleans to 105 points on 44% shooting from the field.

The Nets did a good job defending the three, allowing just 10 made threes on 33% shooting. They sent the Pelicans to the line 12 times, where they made 11 free throws. Brooklyn also recorded 4 steals and 5 blocks in the game.

Celtics vs Nets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past five road matchups, Boston has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 121 per game. The team went 4-1 overall in these games.
  • When looking at their past three home matchups, Brooklyn has an ATS record of 3-0 while averaging 103 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
  • In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Nets have a straight up record of 3-7 and an ATS mark of 8-2.
  • As the betting favorite, the Celtics have an ATS mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. Boston posted a straight up mark of 7-3 in these matchups.

Celtics vs Nets Prediction

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