Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics Prediction, Preview and Odds - 03/03/2023

Game Time: 7:30 pm ET, Friday, March 3, 2023

Venue:  TD Garden, Boston, MA

Where to Watch:  ESPN

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Nets +10.5, Celtics -10.5; Over/Under:  226.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Nets +10.5, Celtics -10.5; Over/Under:  226.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Nets +10.5, Celtics -10.5; Over/Under:  226.5 points

Brooklyn Nets:  34-28 (4th place, Atlantic Division)

Boston Celtics:  45-18 (1st place, Atlantic Division)

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Brooklyn Nets:  2-8 last 10

Boston Celtics:  8-2 last 10

The Nets are coming into this game with a 34-28 record overall and they are 16-16 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 4 game losing streak with losses coming against the Chicago Bulls, the Atlanta Hawks, the Milwaukee Bucks, and the New York Knicks in their last game. Cameron Johnson led the team in points in that game with 33 while Mikal Bridges was next on the team with 21 points. Spencer Dinwiddie led the team in assists in that game with 10 while Nic Claxton led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 46.7% from the field, 38.5% from 3-point range, and 95% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 113.7 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 113.4 PPG against them. The Nets have an ATS record of 31-30-1 this season and their O/U record is 29-32-1.

The Celtics are coming into this game with a 45-18 record overall and they are 25-7 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off of a win against the Cleveland Cavaliers in their last game. Jayson Tatum led the team in points in that game with 41 while Al Horford was next on the team with 23 points. Jayson Tatum led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Jayson Tatum, Al Horford, and Robert Williams III each led the team in rebounds with 11. They were 50% from the field, 50% from 3-point range, and 82.1% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 117.7 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112 PPG against them. The Celtics have an ATS record of 34-29 this season and their O/U record is 31-30-2.

The current betting odds have the Celtics listed as a 10.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Celtics have been very hot all season as they are 45-18 overall and have one of the best records in the entire NBA. They have also been a really good home team with their 25-7 home record and they are going to have some momentum here with a win over the Cavs in their last game. The Celtics have also been dealing with injuries to Brown and Smart who are key players in the starting lineup but they are back healthy now and they will be looking to get on a roll again as they are still fighting with the Bucks for the number 1 seed in the East right now. The Nets have also been a good team in the East this season with their 34-28 record overall and they have been alright in their road games with a 16-16 road record, but losing Durant and Irving has been a big blow to this team as they simply don't have as much talent anymore and are struggling to win games now since trading their 2 biggest pieces. The Celtics will use this game to get rolling again while the Nets continue in their slump trying to figure things out. The best way to place a bet here is on the Celtics to cover the spread in this game. 

Nets Celtics Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Friday, March 3, 2023 (7:30 pm ET start time) is Celtics 122 Nets 106.

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Brooklyn Nets: 18-26 ATS in a road game where the total is 220 to 229.5. 7-12 ATS when playing with triple revenge - 3 straight losses vs. opponent. 12-7 OVER after allowing 135 points or more.

Boston Celtics: 20-10 ATS after playing a home game. 31-18 ATS after failing to cover the spread in 2 or more consecutive games. 18-6 OVER as a favorite of 10 or more points.

Brooklyn Nets:  B. Simmons (SG) Ques Fri - Knee. Y. Watanabe (SG) Ques Fri - Back. E. Sumner (PG) Ques Fri - Personal.

Boston Celtics:  D. Gallinari (SF) out for season - Knee.

“I tried to use all those timeouts pretty early to somehow get our group to think about the challenge. The way I’m built, I just look at it as part of the schedule and a tough part of the schedule, but you’ve just got to deal with it.” - Jacque Vaughn after his team’s loss against the Knicks in their game on Wednesday.

“I guess I never really take time to think about where I’m at or the things I’ve accomplished. Time does fly. My sixth season. About to be 25. So I’m just trying to enjoy the moment and stay present.” - Jayson Tatum after their win against the Cavaliers in their game on Wednesday.

PG Spencer Dinwiddie

SG Mikal Bridges 

SF Cameron Johnson

PF Dorian Finney-Smith

C Nic Claxton

PG Marcus Smart

SG Jaylen Brown

SF Jayson Tatum

PF Al Horford

C Robert Williams III

PPG: M. Bridges (17.9)

APG: B. Simmons (6.1)

Reb/G: N. Claxton (9)

PPG: J. Tatum (30.3)

APG: M. Smart (6.7)

Reb/G: J. Tatum (8.7)

Coaches:

Brooklyn Nets: Jacque Vaughn (1st season)

Boston Celtics: Joe Mazzulla (1st season)