The Boston Celtics'(41-12) visit the'Brooklyn Nets'(21-31) Tuesday. Tip from Barclays Center is set for 7:30 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: Celtics lead 2-0
The Celtics have won 4 games in a row after taking down the Miami Heat 110-106 Sunday while failing to cover as 8-point road favorites. F Jayson Tatum'scored a game-high 26 points and was an assist shy of a triple-double. Three of the 4 Celtics players who scored in double figures had at least 20 while the team shot 50.6% from the field in the win.
Brooklyn snapped a 3-game losing streak with a 123-103 win over the San Antonio Spurs Saturday while covering as a 6-point home favorite. G Cam Thomas'scored a game-high 25 points on 5-of-10 shooting from 3 while C Nic Claxton'(20 points, 11 rebounds) and G Dennis Schroder'(15 points, 12 assists) each had a double-double. The Nets shot 56.3% from the field in the win.