Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Brooklyn Nets will face off against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Friday night. The Nets are coming off a win against the Memphis Grizzlies and hold a record of 0-3, while the Celtics suffered a loss to the Golden State Warriors in their last game. Boston is favored to win at home with a point spread of -13.5. For a detailed prediction and analysis of the game, continue reading below.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Nets +575 | Celtics -800

Spread: Nets +13 (-110) | Celtics -13 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 222.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 89%.

Brooklyn Nets

The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 106-104 on Monday night, evening up their record. Dennis Schroder and Cam Johnson each scored 20 points, with Johnson achieving his second consecutive game with at least 20 points since the Kevin Durant trade. Dorian Finney-Smith added 17 points, Cam Thomas had 13, and Nic Claxton scored 10 in his first start of the season. Schroder, who had scored 28 points or more in three straight games, bounced back with 16 points against Memphis. The game saw Ben Simmons out of the lineup, potentially affecting the team's lineup strategy. In terms of rankings, Brooklyn is currently ranked 14th in offense, 16th in defense, and has a 0-3 record this season. Offensively, they shoot 47.10% from the field, 78.14% from the free throw line, and make 35.83% of their three-point attempts. Defensively, the Nets allow opponents to shoot 47.79% from the field and 77.51% from the free-throw line. They average 39.00 rebounds, 26.88 offensive assists, and 13.13 turnovers per game, while defensively they average 42.88 defensive rebounds, 26.13 defensive assists, and 15.00 turnovers per game.