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The Brooklyn Nets (23-45) and Boston Celtics (49-19) meet Tuesday. Tip-off from TD Garden is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Nets vs. Celtics odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Celtics lead 3-0
Brooklyn snapped a 3-game losing streak Sunday with a 122-114 upset win over the Atlanta Hawks as a 6.5-point home underdog. F Cam Johnson scored a game-high 28 points for the Nets, who trailed by as many as 10 points in the third quarter.
Boston has won 7 of its last 8 games, including 2 straight, after a 115-113 victory over the Nets Saturday, failing to cover as an 11-point road favorite. C Kristaps Porzingis recorded a game-high 24 points, while F Jayson Tatum added 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists. The Celtics led by as many as 21 points in the narrow win.
Nets at Celtics odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:05 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Nets +575 (bet $100 to win $575) | Celtics -900 (bet $900 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Nets +13.5 (-115) | Celtics -13.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 213.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Nets at Celtics key injuries
Nets
- F Noah Clowney (ankle) probable
- G De’Anthony Melton (knee) out
- G Cam Thomas (hamstring) out
- F Ziaire Williams (Achilles) probable
Celtics
- G Jaylen Brown (knee) out
- F Jayson Tatum (knee) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Nets at Celtics picks and predictions
Prediction
Celtics 121, Nets 104
Moneyline
PASS.
The Celtics (-900) have won 7 of their last 8 games overall and all 3 meetings this season.
The Nets, on the other hand, have lost 10 of their last 12 games overall.
However, the price on Celtics ML is too high for a straight bet.
Against the spread
BET CELTICS -13.5 (-105).
The Celtics have had a break between the 2 meetings, while the Nets will be playing their third game in 4 days. In Saturday’s meeting, the Celtics extended their lead to more than 20 points before squandering it — something that’s not likely to happen Tuesday. Expect a standout performance from the Celtics, who have covered 5 of their last 8 games.
Over/Under
BET OVER 213.5 (-110).
The Over has hit in 2 straight meetings.
The Nets have scored 110 or more points in 4 of their last 5 games and 6 of their last 8 outings. They have allowed 114 or more points in 7 of their last 10 games, including 3 straight.
The Celtics have allowed 113 or more points in 2 of their last 3 games.
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