Celtics vs. Nets Predicton & Odds
Two of the hottest teams will meet in Brooklyn, NY on Thursday night where the Nets will host the Celtics at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Will Boston cover as 3-point road favorites versus Brooklyn or is there a better play on the board?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
519 Boston Celtics (-3) at 520 Brooklyn Nets (+3); o/u 228
7:30 p.m. ET, Thursday, January 12, 2023
Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
Celtics vs. Nets Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 67% of public bettors are currently backing the Bucks when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Boston Celtics DFS Spin
Jayson Tatum finished Wednesday’s 125-114 win over the Pelicans with 31 points (10-of-22 FGs, 8-of-10 FTs), 10 rebounds, four assists, one steal, and three 3-pointers in 36 minutes. Tatum recorded his 16th double-double of the season Wednesday night, with this being his sixth with at least 30 points scored. A top-10 player in 9-cat formats, JT entered Wednesday averaging 30.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.1 steals, 0.8 blocks, and 3.2 3-pointers per game, shooting 47.1% from the field and 85.8% from the foul line. He’ll look to continue to play at an MVP-caliber level Thursday night in Brooklyn, and the Nets are currently without Kevin Durant (knee).
Brooklyn Nets DFS Spin
Kevin Durant is expected to miss a month due to a right MCL sprain, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Yikes. This isn’t what fantasy managers or NBA fans wanted to hear, as KD’s new timeline for return puts him back on the court around February 9 at the earliest. With the All-Star Game just around the corner from that date on February 19, it wouldn’t be at all surprising if Durant sat out through the All-Star break, which puts a potential return as late as the end of February. It’s worth noting that Durant injured the MCL in his left knee nearly a year ago on January 15, 2022 against New Orleans and was sidelined until March 1. His absence leaves a massive void in Brooklyn’s rotatuon that figures to be filled by some combination of T.J. Warren, Yuta Watanabe, Joe Harris and Seth Curry. Picking which one turns into the most viable fantasy option is a dart throw for the time being, but Warren has the highest ceiling of the group.
Celtics vs. Nets NBA Betting Trends
Over is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings
Over is 4-1 in Celtics last 5 road games
Under is 5-1 in Nets last 6 overall
Over is 4-1 in Nets last 5 home games
Celtics vs. Nets NBA Prediction:
The Celtics are a perfect 5-0 against the spread in their last five games in Brooklyn, NY and are 4-0 against the number in their last four games versus the Nets overall. Boston is also 12-5 against the spread in its last 17 games versus a team with a winning record, is 21-8 in its last 29 games versus a team with its starting five players combine for more than 160 minutes of the previous day and is 6-1 ATS in its last seven games versus a team with a winning percentage above .600. The Nets, meanwhile, are 14-37-2 against the spread in their last 53 home games and are 5-13 against the number in their last 18 home games versus a team with a winning road record.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: BOSTON CELTICS -3