Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for the Boston Celtics when they hit take on the Brooklyn Nets on Friday in pro NBA hoops betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Boston Celtics betting line opened this morning as -9-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while the total was hovering around 223 at Sportsbook and other betting odds shops.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Celtics to win this game 110-105. 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 Brooklyn Nets sit at 13-54 (30-34-3 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the Boston Celtics are currently 43-25 (36-31-1 ATS). Looking to bet on the points scored total? Brooklyn is 36-29-2 OU and Boston is 31-34-3 OU. This season the Brooklyn Nets are 13-54 overall and 30-34-3 ATS against the number, while the Boston Celtics are 43-25 and 36-31-1 ATS. As for the totals, Brooklyn is 36-29-2 on the OU, and Boston is 31-34-3. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Brooklyn vs Boston injuries news.
The Odds Shark betting Power Rankings have the Brooklyn Nets at No. 23 and the Boston Celtics at No. 7 heading into this NBA contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Brooklyn's No. 13-ranked offense averaging 105.97 PPG, against a Boston Celtics defense that ranks No. 16 at 105.12 PPG. The Brooklyn Nets field goal percentage has averaged 44.57% so far, less than the Boston Celtics shooters have achieved on the year, 45.41% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Celtics grabbed a 117-104 win over the Timberwolves on Wednesday, behind a 27-point effort from Isaiah Thomas at TD Garden.
The Nets got a 20-point performance from Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, who added 20 rebounds as Brooklyn ran past New York 121-110 on Thursday at Madison Square Garden.
- Boston is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 8 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Boston's last 9 games on the road
- Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Brooklyn
- Brooklyn is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
- Brooklyn is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games
- Brooklyn is 3-13 ATS in its last 16 games at home
- Brooklyn is 1-17 SU in its last 18 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Boston at Philadelphia, Sunday, March 19th
Brooklyn home to Dallas, Sunday, March 19th
