The Boston Celtics (4-0) and Brooklyn Nets (3-2) meet Saturday. Tip-off from Barclays Center is 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Celtics vs. Nets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Boston won 3 of 4 last season
The Celtics are perfect straight up this season, and the last 2 games have been blowout wins. Their last game was a 155-104 home win over the Indiana Pacers, covering the 13-point spread as favorites. The Over (234) hit in the win.
The Nets are playing for the 2nd straight night and 3rd time in 4 days. They have won 3 straight games and beat the Chicago Bulls 109-107 on the road as 4-point underdogs on Friday.