The Brooklyn Nets (31-19) meet the Boston Celtics (36-15) Wednesday. Tip-off from TD Garden is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Nets vs. Celtics odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Nets have picked up a pair of wins and covers in the past 2 outings after a stunning loss to the Detroit Pistons last Thursday as an 8-point favorite. The Under (232) against the Los Angeles Lakers last time out snapped a 3-0-1 Over run.
The Celtics have been forced to overtime in consecutive games, including a 125-121 win over the Los Angeles Lakers Saturday in a game that received a lot of attention due to the officiating. The Over cashed in those 2 outings, but the Under is 4-0 in the last 4 games for Boston which ended in regulation.
This is the 3rd of 4 regular-season meetings. The Celtics won 103-92 in Brooklyn as the Under (229) cashed on Dec. 4 and they also won 109-98 at Barclays on Jan. 12 in another Under (224.5) result.