Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Jan. 12

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 12, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Celtics (30-12) are -2.5 favorites vs. the Nets (27-13)
  • Total (Over/Under): 227.5 points
  • Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 7:30pm EST
  • Watch the game on TNT & NBCS-BOS

The Boston Celtics visit Barclays Center to take on the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Brooklyn.

The Celtics are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The Celtics vs Nets Over/Under is 225.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Celtics are 22-19 against the spread, while the Nets are 21-19 against the spread.


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Celtics vs. Nets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Boston Celtics-1.5 -110O 225.5 -110-120
Brooklyn Nets +1.5 -110U 225.5 -110+100

Nets vs Celtics Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Thursday‘s game with 57.7% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Celtics will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 52.5% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Celtics and Nets, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 35 of their last 49 away games (+18.35 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 47 games (+17.47 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1Q Spread in 33 of their last 49 away games (+16.13 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 52 of their last 84 games (+15.44 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 33 of their last 49 away games (+15.40 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 20 games (+16.80 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have covered the 1Q Spread in 38 of their last 64 games (+10.70 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the Game Total Under in 33 of their last 54 games (+9.90 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 37 of their last 61 games (+9.35 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 14 games at home (+8.95 Units / 29% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 22-19 (+1.1 Units / 2.39% ROI).

  • 30-12 against the Moneyline (-10.2 Units / -6.85% ROI)
  • 22-20 against the Over for game total points (+0 Units / 0% ROI)
  • 20-22 against the Under for game total points (-4.2 Units / -9.09% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Nets have gone 21-19 (+0.05 Units / 0.11% ROI).

  • 27-13 against the Moneyline (+5.85 Units / 6.38% ROI)
  • 17-23 against the Over for game total points (-8.3 Units / -18.86% ROI)
  • 23-17 against the Under for game total points (+4.3 Units / 9.77% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 65 games (-18.58 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only covered the 4Q Spread in 37 of their last 87 games (-18.12 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the Team Total Over in 38 of their last 87 games (-17.75 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only covered the 3Q Spread in 6 of their last 27 games at home (-17.37 Units / -58% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only covered the 2Q Spread in 32 of their last 77 games (-16.09 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 40 of their last 100 games (-28.17 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 82 games (-27.09 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 38 of their last 77 games (-24.35 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 16 games (-20.30 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Team Total Under in 33 of their last 79 games (-19.85 Units / -22% ROI)

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Boston Celtics: Keys to the Game vs. the Brooklyn Nets

The Celtics are 20-10 (.667) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .461

The Celtics are 21-11 (.656) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .553

The Celtics are 40-7 (.851) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .767

The Celtics are 22-4 (.846) when shooting 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .744

Brooklyn Nets: Keys to the Game vs. the Boston Celtics

The Nets are 25-13 (.641) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .547

The Nets are 44-9 (.830) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .774

The Nets are 3-16 (.158) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .198

The Nets are 6-29 (.171) when their eFG is 50% or worse since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .224

Injury Report: Nets vs. CelticsThursday‘s Game, Jan. 12

  • Kevin Durant (Nets): Durant has been diagnosed with an MCL sprain in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
  • Nic Claxton (Nets): Claxton is probable for Thursday’s (Jan. 12) game against Boston.
  • Danilo Gallinari (Celtics): The Celtics announced that Gallinari tore his ACL in his left knee. There is no timetable for his return.
  • Marcus Smart (Celtics): Smart did not play in Wednesday’s (Jan. 11) game against New Orleans.
  • Robert Williams III (Celtics): Williams III did not play in Wednesday’s (Jan. 11) game against New Orleans.

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have averaged 1.38 points per shot (1,554 points/1,124 shots) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.27

The Celtics have averaged 1.42 points per shot (812 points/570 shots) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.27

The Celtics have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (342 assists/ 159 TOs) this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Celtics have a TS% of 57% in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

Brooklyn Nets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Nets have averaged 1.32 points per shot (9,653 points/7,303 shots) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.25

The Nets have made 10.5 three-pointers per game at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.5

The Nets have averaged 1.31 points per shot (1,541 points/1,175 shots) this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.27

The Nets averaged 116.8 points per game (8,412 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have averaged 5.9 blocks per game (283 blocks/48 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.6

The Celtics have averaged 5.3 steals per game (69 steals/13 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Celtics have averaged 5.5 blocks per game (71 blocks/13 games) this season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Celtics have averaged 6.7 steals per game (562 steals/84 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

Brooklyn Nets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Nets have averaged 32.1 defensive rebounds per game (449 rebounds/14 games) this season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.2

The Nets have averaged 33.2 defensive rebounds per game (3,125 rebounds/94 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.8

The Nets have averaged 7.5 blocks per game (105 blocks/14 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Nets have averaged 6.9 steals per game (1,140 steals/166 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6


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