An Eastern Conference tilt has the Boston Celtics (42-12) hosting the Brooklyn Nets (21-32) on Wednesday. The Celtics are going for the season sweep over the Nets, and they've won three straight versus Brooklyn. The last game at TD Garden took place on Nov. 10 as Boston won comfortably 121-107. Ben Simmons (knee) is out for the Nets, while Al Horford (toe) and Xavier Tillman (knee) are out for the Celtics.
Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at TD Garden in Boston. Boston is a 13-point favorite in the latest Nets vs. Celtics odds via SportsLine consensus. The over/under for total points is 228.5. Before making any Celtics vs. Nets picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from the advanced computer model at SportsLine.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past five-plus seasons. The model enters Week 17 of the 2023-24 NBA season on a sizzling 55-35 roll on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning more than $1,800. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.
The model has set its sights on Celtics vs. Nets. You can head to SportsLine now to see the picks. Here are several NBA betting lines and trends for Nets vs. Celtics:
- Celtics vs. Nets spread: Boston -13
- Celtics vs. Nets over/under: 228.5 points
- Celtics money line: Boston -914, Brooklyn +607
- BKN: The Nets have hit the 1H game total Under in 21 of last 34 games
- BOS: The Celtics have hit the 1H ML in 72 of last 94 games
- Celtics vs. Nets picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the Nets can cover
Forward Mikal Bridges has been an impactful two-way force since coming over to Brooklyn. The Villanova product averages 21.9 points and 4.9 rebounds per game. In the Feb. 6 loss to the Mavericks, Bridges finished with 28 points, four assists and made five 3-pointers.
Guard Cameron Thomas brings plenty of offensive upside. Thomas creates his own shot with no hesitation and has a reliable perimeter jumper. The LSU product can also take defenders off the dribble. He logs 21.5 points and shoots 36% from beyond the arc. In his last outing, Thomas dropped 26 points and four assists. See who to back at SportsLine.
Why the Celtics can cover
Forward Jaylen Brown is a two-way force. Brown brings a defensive tenacity due to his awareness and instincts in passing lanes. The 27-year-old averages 22 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per contest. He's scored 20-plus points in three of his last seven games. On Jan. 30 versus the Pacers, Brown had 25 points, six boards, and two steals.
Guard Jrue Holiday is another defensive force whose grit jumps off the court. The UCLA product also has a good feel offensively to take good shots. He racks up 13.3 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game. In the Feb. 9 win over the Wizards, Holiday supplied 20 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. See who to back at SportsLine.
How to make Nets vs. Celtics picks
The model has simulated Celtics vs. Nets 10,000 times and is leaning Under on the total, with just seven players projected to reach double-figures. It also says one side of the spread has all of the value. You can only see the picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Celtics vs. Nets, and which side of the spread has all of the value? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model on a 55-35 roll on top-rated NBA picks this season, and find out.
