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The Boston Celtics (5-2) are hosting the Brooklyn Nets (4-4) in a 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament game on Friday night. This is the second of four matchups between these Atlantic Division foes, and on Nov. 4, the Celtics beat the Nets 124-114. Boston has won six of the last seven outings against Brooklyn. Ben Simmons (hip), Cameron Thomas (ankle) and Nicolas Claxton (ankle) are out for the Nets, while Al Horford (knee) is out for the Celtics.

Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at TD Garden in Boston. The Celtics are averaging 120.6 points per game, while Brooklyn logs 115.4 points per contest. Boston is an 11.5-point favorite in the latest Nets vs. Celtics odds from SportsLine consensus. The over/under for total points is 227. Before making any Celtics vs. Nets picks, you need to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's advanced computer model.

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 seasons. The model enters Week 3 of the 2023-24 NBA season on a 79-42 roll on all top-rated NBA picks dating back to last season, returning more than $3,000. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Nets vs. Celtics and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Celtics vs. Nets:

  • Nets vs. Celtics spread: Celtics -11.5
  • Nets vs. Celtics Over-Under: 227 points
  • Nets vs. Celtics money line: Boston -657, Brooklyn +461
  • BK: Has hit the money line in 20 of its last 35 away games
  • BOS: Has hit the 1H money line in 41 of its last 56 games
  • Nets vs. Celtics picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why the Celtics can cover

Guard Jaylen Brown is an extremely athletic two-way force who has tremendous lateral quickness with a knack for absorbing contact at the rim. The two-time All-Star selection averages 21.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game. On Nov. 6 against the Timberwolves, Brown finished with 26 points, seven rebounds, and four assists.

Center Kristaps Porzingis has made an outstanding impact thus far. Porzingis is a superb rim protector and owns a silky smooth jumper. The 28-year-old logs 20.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, and a team-high 1.6 blocks per game. He's amassed at least 20 points in three straight outings, including on Nov. 4 versus the Nets when Porzingis had 22 points, seven boards, and three blocks. See which team to pick here.

Why the Nets can cover

Forward Mikal Bridges is an exceptional two-way threat. Bridges plays elite defense and owns the length to cause havoc. The Villanova product spaces the floor as well with a reliable perimeter jumper. He's averaging 20.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game, and in Monday's loss to the Bucks, Bridges compiled 31 points, five rebounds, and four assists.

Guard Lonnie Walker IV gives the Nets a bucket-getter off the bench. Walker can score from all three levels and quickly gets his shots off as the Miami product is averaging 16.3 points, two assists, and shooting 43% from downtown. He's finished with at least 19 points in two straight games, including in Wednesday's win over the Clippers, when Walker logged 21 points and went 3 of 7 from three. See which team to pick here.

How to make Nets vs. Celtics picks

SportsLine's model is leaning Under on the total, projecting 225 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits well over 60% of the time. You can only see the model's pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Celtics vs. Nets, and which side of the spread hits in well over 60% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model on a 79-42 roll on all top-rated NBA picks dating back to last season, and find out.