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Boston Celtics at Brooklyn Nets Game 5 odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Tuesday’s Brooklyn Nets at Boston Celtics Game 5 NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The 7-seed Boston Celtics and 2-seed Brooklyn Nets play Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round series Tuesday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn; the Nets hold a 3-1 series lead. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Celtics vs. Nets odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

The Celtics head to Brooklyn with their backs up against the wall down 3-1 in the series. After a 50-point effort from Jayson Tatum in Game 3, the C’s were back to their losing ways falling by double digits for the third time in four outings.

The Nets have not only won three of the first four games in this series to push the Celtics to the brink of elimination, but they have covered three times by 8.5 or more points in this series. In its three wins, Brooklyn has an average winning margin of 16.0 PPG.

Celtics at Nets: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:30 a.m. ET.

Money line: Celtics +550 (bet $100 to win $550) | Nets -800 (bet $800 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Celtics +12.5 (-110) | Nets -12.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 231.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Celtics at Nets: Key injuries

Celtics

PG Kemba Walker (knee) doubtful
C Robert Williams III (ankle) doubtful

Nets

SF Alize Johnson (ankle) out

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Celtics at Nets: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Nets 131, Celtics 113

Money line (ML)

Nets (-800) will cost you eight times your potential return. Any self-respecting bettor won’t ever even consider a wager so nonsensical.

AVOID.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The NETS -12.5 (-110) is much better play, as the home side looks to close out the Celtics +12.5 (-110). Kemba Walker is doubtful to play in this one, and that makes it all the more difficult for the road side. After a surprising Game 3 win, Boston was helpless against the powerful Brooklyn offense. Game 5 will be no different as the C’s are sent packing.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 231.5 (-110) is the way to go. After an Under result in Game 1, we’ve had three straight Over results. Brooklyn has scored 130 or more points in two of those outings, and Boston has 125 or more in each of the previous two games. Defensive hasn’t exactly been sharp in this series.

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Utah Jazz at Memphis Grizzlies Game 4 odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s Utah Jazz at Memphis Grizzlies Game 4 NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The 1-seed Utah Jazz (2-1) try to take a commanding lead in Game 4 of their Western Conference First Round playoff series with the 8-seed Memphis Grizzlies (1-2) Monday at FedExForum. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Jazz-Grizzlies odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

The Jazz took a 2-1 series lead against the Grizzlies by jumping out to a 34-22 first-quarter lead in Game 3 that Memphis couldn’t overcome. Utah beat Memphis 121-111 and covered the spread as a 5.5-point favorite. Utah’s backcourt of PG Mike Conley and SG Donovan Mitchell combined for 56 points on 17-for-39 shooting with 13 assists.

Utah’s offense has been unstoppable in this series, ranking second in offensive rating, true shooting percentage and FT/FGA rate this postseason.

Jazz at Grizzlies: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:30 p.m. ET.

Money line: Jazz -225 (bet $225 to win $100) | Grizzlies +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
Against the spread/ATS: Jazz -5.5 (-110) | Grizzlies +5.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 225.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Jazz at Grizzlies: Key injuries

Jazz

None.

Grizzlies

Nothing affecting the betting odds.

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Jazz at Grizzlies: Odds, lines, predictions, and picks

Prediction

Jazz 118, Grizzlies 114

Money line (ML)

PASS even though I like Memphis plus the points because Utah’s offensive execution against the Grizzlies this season has been top-notch.

The Jazz’s backcourt is matching Memphis’ but Utah’s supporting cast is just stronger than the Grizzlies’ and there are too many paths to victory for the Jazz.

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Against the spread (ATS)

“LEAN” to the GRIZZLIES +5.5 (-110) for a half unit because Memphis has played Utah tough through three games—splitting the “four factors”—and even outscored the Jazz after the first quarter of the Game 3 loss.

Memphis is continuing to excel in the “miscellaneous” areas in which it had success during the regular season such as points off of turnovers, second-chance points, fast-break points and points in the paint. The Grizzlies are either leading or second in all of those metrics this postseason.

Also, Memphis’ season would be in jeopardy if it goes down 3-1 before heading back to Salt Lake City for Game 5 and the Grizzlies can make this a single-possession game if the Jazz’s 3-point shooting regresses even a little.

Over/Under (O/U)

“LEAN” to the OVER 225.5 (-110) for a half unit since both teams are getting exactly what they want offensively and this series is the third-fastest in the first round.

The Over cashed in seven of the past eight Jazz-Grizzlies meetings dating back to 2019; however, my hesitancy is due to nearly 85% of the money wagered being with the Over, according to Pregame.com, and I hate being on the same side as a lopsided market in sports betting.

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Philadelphia 76ers at Washington Wizards Game 4 odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s Philadelphia 76ers at Washington Wizards Game 4 odds and lines, with NBA picks, tips and predictions.

The 8-seed Washington Wizards and 1-seed Philadelphia 76ers play Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round series Monday at Capital One Arena. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the 76ers vs. Wizards odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

The Wizards are looking to avoid the broom in Game 4, but they have shown very little fight over the past two games. Washington was run out of its own building in Game 3, falling 132-103 as 5-point underdogs.

The 76ers shot lights out in Game 3, hitting 59% from the field, including 51.5% from behind the arc. If there was one area of concern it would be their 65% mark at the free-throw line where they went just 13-of-20.

76ers at Wizards: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:54 a.m. ET.

Money line: 76ers -375 (bet $375 to win $100) | Wizards +290 (bet $100 to win $290)
Against the spread/ATS: 76ers -8 (-115) | Wizards +8 (-105)
Over/Under: 229.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

76ers at Wizards: Key injuries

76ers

No notable injuries

Wizards

PG Ish Smith (groin) questionable
PG Russell Westbrook (ankle) questionable

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76ers at Wizards: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

76ers 121, Wizards 105

Money line (ML)

The 76ers (-375) will cost you nearly four times your potential return as they look to complete the sweep and close out the series. That’s simply not a good bet, as certain as a Philly win straight up might be.

AVOID and look to the spread.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The 76ERS -8 (-115) have easily covered the past two games, winning Game 2 by 25 points in Philly and Game 3 by 29 points in D.C. It turned out Russell Westbrook’s status, whether he played or not, was of no consequence. The same is true in this one.

The Wizards just do not have nearly enough weapons to keep the Sixers at bay. This will be another double-digit win by the 1-seed.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 229.5 (-110) is worth a small-unit play. Philadelphia has scored 120 or more points in every game in this series, and the Under cashed only in Game 2. Washington has averaged just 99.0 PPG the past two games, and another Under is in the offing before they head to the golf course.

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Brooklyn Nets at Boston Celtics Game 4 odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Brooklyn Nets at Boston Celtics Game 4 NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The 2-seed Brooklyn Nets and 7-seed Boston Celtics play Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round series Sunday at TD Garden in Boston. The Nets hold a 2-1 lead in the best-of-7 series. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Nets vs. Celtics odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

The Nets picked up a pair of wins and covers at home in the first two games, but they were dumped 125-119 as seven-point favorites in Boston for Game 3.

The Celtics stayed alive in the series, and SF Jayson Tatum was a giant reason. He dropped 50 points on 16-for-30 shooting, hitting five triples while adding six rebounds, seven assists, two steals and a blocked shot.

Nets at Celtics: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:56 a.m. ET.

Money line: Nets -350 (bet $350 to win $100) | Celtics +260 (bet $100 to win $260)
Against the spread/ATS: Nets -7.5 (-110) | Celtics +7.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 228.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Nets at Celtics: Key injuries

Nets

SF Jeff Green (foot) out

Celtics

PG Kemba Walker (knee) questionable
C Robert Williams III (ankle) doubtful

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Nets at Celtics: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Nets 122, Celtics 111

Money line (ML)

The Nets (-350) will cost you three and a half times your potential return. That’s just not a recommended play. While Brooklyn should win this one, let Game 3 serve as a fresh, cautionary tale why you never play huge favorites. It’s a losing proposition over the long term.

AVOID.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The NETS -7.5 (-110) are still the play laying the points, despite Game 3’s debacle. Brooklyn was 5-0 SU/ATS vs. the Celtics in the first two playoff games and three regular-season meetings. It took a historic performance by Tatum for the Celtics to win one in this series. It isn’t happening again.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 228.5 (-110) is worth a look as I expect the Nets to shoot much better than 45% (38-for-84) from the field, and 42% (16-for-38) from behind the 3-point line. The Over is 4-1 in the past five meetings in Beantown between these teams, and Game 4 won’t be any different.

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Utah Jazz at Memphis Grizzlies Game 3 odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Utah Jazz at Memphis Grizzlies Game 3 NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The 8-seed Memphis Grizzlies host the 1-seed Utah Jazz on Saturday at FedExForum in Game 3 of their Western Conference First Round playoff series, with things all squared up at one. Tip-off is set for 9:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Jazz-Grizzlies odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

Utah evened the series with a double-digit Game 2 blowout, 141-129, covering as 10-point home favorites despite Memphis outscoring the Jazz 43-29 in the third quarter and bringing the game within a few buckets.

It was Jazz All-Star PG/SG Donovan Mitchell‘s first game in the series after a controversial pre-game scratch for Game 1.

Mitchell immediately made a difference, scoring a team-high 25 points on 55.3% effective field goal shooting.

Grizzlies second-year phenom, PG Ja Morant, continued to assert his will on the Jazz, dropping a franchise-record 47 points on 57.7% shooting with 7 assists.

Jazz at Grizzlies: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:32 p.m. ET.

Money line: Jazz -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Grizzlies +170 (bet $100 to win $170)
Against the spread/ATS: Jazz -5 (-110) | Grizzlies +5 (-110)
Over/Under: 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Jazz at Grizzlies: Key injuries

Jazz

Nothing affecting gambling odds.

Grizzlies

Nothing affecting gambling odds.

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Jazz at Grizzlies: Odds, lines, predictions, and picks

Prediction

Jazz 122, Grizzlies 114

Money line (ML)

PASS even though I feel Utah should win because Morant has been able to get anywhere on the floor he’s wanted through two games, thus making Jazz (-210) a little too expensive.

Utah’s offensive precision was surgical in Game 2, setting a franchise playoff record for points scored despite scoring just three fast-break points and five points off of turnovers.

The Jazz shot 65% effective field goal percentage and seven of the nine Utah players that ran in Game 2 scored at least 14 points. It was an offensive clinic by the Jazz.

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Against the spread (ATS)

Slight “LEAN” to the JAZZ -5 (-110) for a quarter unit, because the five points could be covered easily in final-minute free throws, and Utah’s depth is crushing Memphis.

Morant and SG Dillon Brooks aren’t getting enough help from the Grizzlies’ supporting cast, especially the other backcourt players, none of which are scoring more than 6.5 points per game.

Memphis big Jonas Valančiūnas has been playing okay but Utah’s C Rudy Gobert‘s defense has been more impactful, while PF/C Jaren Jackson shot poorly in Utah (35.7% field goal shooting and 28.6% from three in this series).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET the OVER 224.5 (-110) for 1 unit because I expect the Grizzlies’ role players to have better shooting performances in Memphis, coupled with Utah’s offense looking unstoppable with Mitchell back in the lineup.

Six of the past seven Jazz-Grizzlies meetings have gone Over the total and Memphis’s offense can somewhat keep up with the Jazz. What the Grizzlies lack in outside shooting they make up in hustle and aggressiveness.

For instance, Memphis leads the postseason in fast-break points per game and is third in both points off of turnovers and paint points per game. Also, both teams are in the top-4 of FTA/FG rate and tied for 5th in pace in the playoffs.

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Brooklyn Nets at Boston Celtics Game 3 odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Friday’s Brooklyn Nets at Boston Celtics Game 3 NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The 2-seed Brooklyn Nets and 7-seed Boston Celtics play Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series Friday at TD Garden in Boston; the Nets hold a 2-0 series lead. Tip-off is set for 8:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Nets vs. Celtics odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

The Nets picked up rather easy victories in the first two games of this series at Barclays Center where they covered spreads of 8.5 and 9 points. Both of Brooklyn’s victories have been by at least 11 points.

Boston has struggled putting points on the board this series, averaging just 100.5 PPG in the two games in Brooklyn. The Celts also turned the ball over 12 times in Game 1 and 15 times in Game 2 while shooting 37% or worse from long distance in both games – a bad combination.

Nets at Celtics: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:49 a.m. ET.

Money line: Nets -335 (bet $335 to win $100) | Celtics +260 (bet $100 to win $260)
Against the spread/ATS: Nets -7.5 (-110) | Celtics +7.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 226.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Nets at Celtics: Key injuries

Nets

SF Jeff Green (foot) out

Celtics

PG Kemba Walker (knee) questionable

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Nets at Celtics: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Nets 119, Celtics 107

Money line (ML)

Nets (-335) will cost you over three times your potential return, and that’s just not a good long-term betting strategy, even if the Celtics (+260) do not match well and are likely headed for a third straight loss in the series.

AVOID.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The NETS -7.5 (-110) are a much better play laying the four buckets in Game 3. The Celtics +7.5 (-110) haven’t been able to keep it within single digits yet in the series and there is no reason to believe a move to New England will suddenly awaken their offense.

Brooklyn is not only 5-0 SU in the three regular-season meetings and two playoff games against Boston this season, they’re also 5-0 ATS, too.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 226.5 (-110) is the lean here, ever so slightly. The Under had connected in the first four meetings this season before a Game 2 Over result. Brooklyn isn’t likely to drop a 130 on Boston on the road like they did against them in Game 2 at home.

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Portland Trail Blazers vs. Brooklyn Nets odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Thursday’s Portland Trail Blazers vs. Brooklyn Nets betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Portland Trail Blazers (34-39) will take on the Brooklyn Nets (35-36) Thursday at AdventHealth Arena in Reunion, Fla. for a 9 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Trail Blazers-Nets NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Trail Blazers vs. Nets: Key injuries

Trail Blazers

PG Rodney Hood (Achilles) out
SF Trevor Ariza (personal) out

Nets

SG Jamal Crawford (hamstring) out

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Trail Blazers vs. Nets: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 12:15 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Blazers 124, Nets 108

Moneyline (ML)

The Blazers (-556) open this contest as monster favorites over the Nets. For Portland, this game is the most important game of the season as a win would clinch the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference play-in tournament. A loss would potentially drop them back to the No. 9 seed, and they would need to beat a team like the Memphis Grizzlies or Phoenix Suns twice to get into the playoffs.

Expect the Blazers to play with a sense of urgency, but PASS on the moneyline as it doesn’t offer enough value on either side.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The BLAZERS -10 (-110) are double-digit favorites over the short-handed Nets. With Brooklyn already clinching a playoff spot, they don’t have much to play for in this contest. For all the reasons mentioned above, the Blazers have to play this game like it’s a playoff matchup.

Expect PORTLAND -10 (-110) to come out hot, covering this double-digit spread with relative ease.

Over/Under (O/U)

The total for this matchup on Thursday is set at 236.5, which feels slightly high considering some of the players the Nets could have on the court. Brooklyn will likely rest players and limit the minutes of their top stars, which will lead to some sloppy basketball.

As good as the Blazers offense has been in the NBA restart, don’t expect them to score 130 points on their own. Take the UNDER 236.5 (-110).

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Los Angeles Clippers vs. Portland Trail Blazers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Los Angeles Clippers vs. Portland Trail Blazers betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Los Angeles Clippers (46-22) will take on the Portland Trail Blazers (32-38) Saturday at HP Field House in Kissimmee, Fla. for a 1 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Clippers-Trail Blazers betting odds and lines, with NBA picks and best bets.

Clippers vs. Trail Blazers: Key injuries

Clippers

PG Patrick Beverley (calf) out
C Montrezl Harrell (personal) out
SF Kawhi Leonard (rest) out

Trail Blazers

C Hassan Whiteside (hip) doubtful
PF Caleb Swanigan (personal) out
SF Trevor Ariza (personal) out
SF Rodney Hood (Achilles) out

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Clippers vs. Trail Blazers Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Blazers 116, Clippers 111

Moneyline (ML)

The Clippers (+105) are slight underdogs over the red-hot Trail Blazers (-125) Saturday afternoon. Portland has won four of their last five games, including impressive wins over Denver, Houston and Memphis.

The Clippers, on the other hand, have been up and down some in the NBA restart, but they dominated the Dallas Mavericks in their recent matchup. Los Angeles has the wing defenders to keep the Blazers in check, but expect this game to be close throughout.

Don’t be afraid to take the TRAIL BLAZERS (-125) with Leonard out for LA.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The Clippers +1.5 (-115) are a one-basket underdog against the TRAIL BLAZERS -1.5 (-106) Saturday afternoon. While they have been up and down some in the win column since going to Orlando, the Clippers have fared well against the spread of late, covering in four of their last five games. Portland has been excellent against the spread as well, going 4-0-1 in their last five contests.

Given that this line is so low, take PORTLAND -1.5 (-106) to cover this small spread and win by at least 2 points.

Over/Under (O/U)

The point total for this Western Conference matchup is set at 229.5, which feels about right considering how explosive each offense has been this year. Both teams are inside the top-seven in scoring and the Trail Blazers have scored at least 110 points in every game since the NBA restart.

The Clippers are the one team that has defenders who can slow down the Blazers’ guards. And while they will certainly be able to produce, that should help keep the score down some, allowing the UNDER 229.5 (-106) to hit.

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