Betting NBA fans will be looking to hit pay dirt for their pick on Saturday when the Brooklyn Nets try to run the Boston Celtics off the court at Barclays Center in NBA betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those looking to pick the visitors as their prediction to cover in this one found the Boston Celtics listed as -4.5-point favorites earlier at Sportsbook. Meanwhile, the OVER/UNDER total betting line for this game was set at 210.5 at Sportsbook but may have moved since the betting odds opened.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 101-99 win for the Celtics on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Boston Celtics will try to spoil the party on Saturday; they are 26-14-2 ATS against the betting spread this NBA season, while the Brooklyn Nets are 23-14-1 ATS. Boston is 20-21-1 vs the betting total points scored; Brooklyn is 15-21-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Brooklyn vs Boston injuries news.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 10-rated Brooklyn Nets and the No. 15-ranked Boston Celtics, according to the NBA Power Rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Boston Celtics rank No. 11 in the league with 44.5 per game. That compares with Brooklyn's No. 4 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Brooklyn is the NBA's No. 3-ranked team at 12 per game, while the Boston Celtics rate No. 7 with 11.57 per contest.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Celtics grabbed a 91-84 win over the Timberwolves on Friday, behind a 18-point effort from Marcus Smart at TD Garden.
Brooklyn got 26 points from Spencer Dinwiddie en route to a 98-97 victory over Minnesota on Wednesday at Barclays Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Boston at Philadelphia, Thursday, January 11th
Brooklyn home to Toronto, Monday, January 8th