The Boston Celtics (30-12) will go up against the Brooklyn Nets (27-13) on Thursday at Barclays Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Celtics vs. Nets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Celtics defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 125-114 on Wednesday to cover as 9-point favorites at home. Boston is on a 4-game winning streak and has won 8 of its last 10 games.
The Nets secured a 102-101 victory over the Miami Heat on Sunday despite not covering as 2-point favorites on the road. Brooklyn has won 9 of its last 10 games, but F Kevin Durant is expected to miss multiple weeks with a knee injury.
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Celtics at Nets odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:01 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Celtics -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Nets +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
- Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -2.5 (-118) | Nets +2.5 (-102)
- Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Celtics at Nets key injuries
Celtics
- Not yet submitted
Nets
- C Nic Claxton (shoulder) probable
- F Kevin Durant (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Celtics at Nets picks and predictions
Prediction
Celtics 122, Nets 112
Moneyline
At the moment, I’d try to get the CELTICS (-145) moneyline before the odds get worse. I would only play this at -150 or better, so if it gets closer to -200, then I’d only consider taking Boston to win in parlays.
Against the spread
CELTICS -2.5 (-118) is an intriguing wager as it feels like this should be a bigger spread with Durant sidelined for the Nets. There’s a chance Boston rests some players on the 2nd leg of a back-to-back, but the Celtics are still the superior team.
The Celtics are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 0 days of rest. Boston is also 5-0 ATS in its last 5 road meetings against Brooklyn and 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings overall.
Over/Under
Even with Durant out, OVER 227.5 (-115) is where I’m leaning in this game. Both of these teams are top 5 in offensive rating this season.
The Nets are 5-0 to the Over in their last 5 games playing on 3 or more days of rest. The Over is also 9-4 in the last 13 meetings between the Celtics and the Nets.
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