Nobody can recognize the Brooklyn Nets anymore. The Nets have rid themselves of their fantasy basketball roster. And with that, Brooklyn can focus on building an actual team for the future. However, the NBA betting community is focused on the present. And the Nets will be outmanned in almost every game they play. Certainly, that is the case on Friday when the Nets visit the Boston Celtics. Boston is one of the hottest teams on the NBA board. And the top seed in the Eastern Conference. Boston is the team to beat in the East.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Boston Celtics Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Friday, March 3, 2023, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Nets | +11 (-110) | 227½ (-110) | +450 |  |
| Celtics | -11 (-110) | 227½ (-110) | -600 | |
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Nets at Celtics SBG Odds Overview
Of major concern to the sportsbook public is Brooklyn’s ability to leverage the Celtics talent-wise. Boston brings a vastly superior roster to the hardwood in this matchup. However, the Nets bring the potential of being a contrarian value. Oddsmakers know that nobody wants to step into Boston with an outclassed Brooklyn team. Thus, the Nets will likely get more points from the house than warranted. The linemakers must sweeten the pot enough to draw action toward the Nets. Also, they want to scare off the masses from storming the betting window on Boston.
Brooklyn Nets Team Overview
The Brooklyn Nets are 34-26 straight up, 30-28-2 against the spread, and 28-31 over/under the total. Late on, Brooklyn has covered two out of their last five games. While the Nets have gone over the total in three of its previous four matchups. Concurrently, Brooklyn is 5th in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. Brooklyn is 9.5 games behind the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Boston has NBA metrics of 17th for scoring offense, 2nd for field goal percentage, 2nd for 3-point field goal percentage, 9th for free throw percentage, and 29th for offensive rebounding.
In comparison on defense, the Nets have NBA metrics of 14th for scoring defense, 4th for field goal percentage permitted, 25th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 23rd for defensive rebounding.
First among Brooklyn scorers is Nic Claxton, with 12.6 points per game.
Boston Celtics Team Overview
The Boston Celtics are 44-17 straight up, 32-27-1 against the spread, and 31-29 over/under the NBA betting total. Late on, Boston has covered seven out of their last eight games. While the Celtics have gone over the total in five of its previous six matchups. Concurrently, Boston is 1st in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. Milwaukee is a half-game behind the Celtics in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Boston has NBA metrics of 3rd for scoring offense, 14th for field goal percentage, 6th for 3-point field goal percentage, 3rd for free throw percentage, and 6th for offensive rebounding.
In comparison on defense, the Celtics have NBA metrics of 7th for scoring defense, 8th for field goal percentage permitted, 11th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 16th for defensive rebounding.
First among Boston scorers is Jayson Tatum, with 30.4 points per game.
Nets at Celtics SBG Free Pick
In this situation, most betting action will be on the Celtics. Thus, the Nets are the contrarian bet and on the side of the house.
Nets at Celtics SBG Best Bet: Brooklyn Nets.