The Celtics are gearing up to take on the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, Nov 10. The game is slated for 7:30 ET and will be broadcast on ESPN. Boston comes into this game as 10.5-point favorites with the total set at 226. How will this matchup unfold? Let’s get into the Celtics vs. Nets predictions below.
Celtics vs. Nets Odds
- Spread: Celtics -10.5
- Total 226
Game Info
- Date: Friday, Nov 10
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: TD Garden, Boston MA
- TV: ESPN
Nets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Nets have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 4-0-1 vs. the spread.
- Across their last five road contests, Brooklyn has been good against the spread posting a mark of 4-1. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 111 points per game.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Nets have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-0-1.
Celtics Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Celtics have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Celtics offense has averaged 110 points per game while allowing an average of 107. Boston posted an overall record of 6-4 while going 3-6-1 ATS.
- In their last five contests as the favorite, Boston has a poor record vs the spread going 2-2-1. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 3-2.
Are the Nets Ready for a Road Win?
Coming into today’s matchup, the Nets have an overall record of 4-4 and will need to be on top of their game if they want to pull out a win, as they are +10.5 point underdogs. In their eight games, the Nets have gone 3-3 against Eastern Conference teams and 1-1 in non-conference action.
The Nets’ offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 100 points against the Clippers. In that game, they made 15/41 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 40.2%. On the offensive front, the Nets have a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, ranking 15th in the NBA. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 6th in terms of percentage and 3rd in three-pointers made.
The Nets’ defense is presently ranked 18th in the league, allowing an average of 114.8 points per contest.
Most recently, the Nets’ defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 93 points to the Clippers.
Do the Celtics Have a Shot at a Home Win?
Today, the Celtics are entering the action with an overall record of 5-2 and have achieved a 2-1 record over their last three games. In road games, the Celtics have a 3-2 record this season, in contrast to their 2-0 record when playing at home.
The Celtics’ offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 103 points against the 76ers. In that game, they made 15/47 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 39.6%. Kristaps Porzingis led the scoring for the Celtics, contributing 29 points. Additionally, Derrick White chipped in with 19 points.
Currently, the Celtics’ defense holds the 9th rank in the NBA, allowing 108.6 points per game.
When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Celtics squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 51.9% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 33.0% from downtown.
Celtics vs. Nets Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Mikal Bridges and his points prop of 24.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -110 while the under is at -115. In this game against the Celtics, we suggest betting on the under for Mikal Bridges and his points prop set at 24.5. Our player projection model anticipates him not reaching his prop, with a projected total of 17.
- The Prop: Mikal Bridges Under 24.5 Points (-115)
Celtics vs. Nets Predictions
For a point-spread bet in this Celtics vs. Celtics matchup, we’re leaning towards the Nets at +10.5. Although our projections show the Celtics winning 111-105, we suggest placing your bet on the Celtics for the point-spread.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 226 and our model has the Nets and Celtics finishing with a combined 216 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Nets +10.5
