The Brooklyn Nets (9-9) entertain the Boston Celtics (13-4) Friday with tip-off coming just after 12 p.m. ET at Barclays Center. We analyze the Celtics-Nets odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Celtics at Nets: Key injuries
Celtics
- SF Gordon Hayward (hand) out
Nets
- C DeAndre Jordan (ankle) probable
- PG Kyrie Irving (shoulder) out
Celtics at Nets: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
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Prediction
Celtics 116, Nets 112
Moneyline (ML)
The Nets did not have enough to stay with the Celtics in the second half in Boston. They will be without Irving for an eighth straight game and it will have a negative impact against the deeper Celtics team.
Our pick is with the CELTICS (-189).
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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
Boston is 10-5-2 against the spread overall and 6-3-1 on the road while covering by an average of 6.2 points per game. Those numbers are impressive and Brooklyn is just 4-4 ATS at home. The Nets fall below the cover line by 1.4 points per game.
Back BOSTON (-3.5, -125). The Nets expect to keep this close throughout but Boston should be able to close it out late. Boston has to win by four or more points for a $10 bet to return $8 in profit.
Over/Under (O/U)
The projected total is set at 214.5. The Nets allow over 114 points per game. Boston average 110.8 PPG along with Brooklyn’s 112.6. The projection seems low and the OVER (-129) is the play.
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