Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Feb. 1

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 01, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Celtics (36-15) are -9.5 favorites vs. the Nets (31-19)
  • Total (Over/Under): 224.5 points
  • Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 7:30pm EST
  • Watch the game on NBCS-BOS & YES

The Brooklyn Nets visit TD Garden to take on the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Boston.

The Celtics are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-105).

The Nets vs Celtics Over/Under is 224.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Nets are 26-24 against the spread, while the Celtics are 25-25 against the spread.


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Nets vs. Celtics Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Brooklyn Nets+9.5 -115O 224.5 -110+310
Boston Celtics -9.5 -105U 224.5 -110-400

Celtics vs Nets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Wednesday‘s game with 70.5% confidence.

Celtics vs Nets Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Celtics will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 51.9% confidence.

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


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  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 30 games (+13.00 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have covered the 3Q Spread in 27 of their last 40 away games (+12.38 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the Game Total Under in 38 of their last 64 games (+10.50 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 2H Moneyline in 12 of their last 15 away games (+10.46 Units / 52% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have covered the 1Q Spread in 43 of their last 74 games (+10.20 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 41 of their last 56 games (+24.41 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 57 of their last 93 games (+16.99 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the Game Total Over in 29 of their last 46 games at home (+10.30 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 51 of their last 89 games (+9.25 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 28 games (+8.15 Units / 27% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Nets have gone 26-24 (-0.45 Units / -0.82% ROI).

  • 31-19 against the Moneyline (+2.05 Units / 1.89% ROI)
  • 21-28 against the Over for game total points (-9.8 Units / -17.82% ROI)
  • 28-21 against the Under for game total points (+4.9 Units / 8.91% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 25-25 (-2.5 Units / -4.46% ROI).

  • 36-15 against the Moneyline (-11.7 Units / -6.82% ROI)
  • 25-26 against the Over for game total points (-3.6 Units / -6.42% ROI)
  • 26-25 against the Under for game total points (-1.5 Units / -2.67% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 91 games (-34.78 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 35 of their last 93 games (-29.63 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 44 of their last 86 games (-23.20 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 51 of their last 96 games (-21.93 Units / -14% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 25 games (-21.80 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 18 of their last 45 games (-19.30 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only covered the 2Q Spread in 36 of their last 87 games (-18.92 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 69 games (-17.88 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the Game Total Over in 26 of their last 66 games (-16.90 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the Team Total Over in 28 of their last 66 games (-15.20 Units / -20% ROI)

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

The Nets are 56-11 (.836) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .774

The Nets are 7-33 (.175) when their eFG is 50% or worse since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .225

The Nets are 7-4 (.636) when scoring 15 or more second chance points this season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .526

The Nets are 4-7 (.364) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .526

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

The Boston Celtics are 16-4 (.800) when they win the turnover margin this season — third-best among NBA teams. The Orlando Magic have averaged 14.6 turnovers per game (671 turnovers/46 games) this season — tied for sixth-highest among NBA teams.

The Boston Celtics are 42-17 (.712) when they win the turnover margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — fourth-best among NBA teams. The Orlando Magic have averaged 14.1 turnovers per game (1,803 turnovers/128 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — fourth-highest among NBA teams.

The Celtics are 15-3 (.833) when scoring more second chance points than their opponent this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .530

The Celtics are 33-3 (.917) when shooting 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .729

Injury Report: Celtics vs. NetsWednesday‘s Game, Feb. 1

  • Robert Williams III (Celtics): Wiliams III is questionable for Wednesday’s (Feb 1) game against Brooklyn.
  • 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 announced that he hopes to return in a week or two, but there is no timetable for his return.
  • Kevin Durant (Nets): The Nets announced that Durant is scheduled to be reassessed in two weeks.
  • T.J. Warren (Nets): Warren is OUT for Wednesday’s (Feb 1) game against Boston.
  • Ben Simmons (Nets): Simmons is OUT for Wednesday’s (Feb 1) game against Boston.
  • Yuta Watanabe (Nets): Watanabe is probable for Wednesday’s (Feb 1) game against Boston.

Brooklyn Nets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Nets have averaged 7.5 offensive rebounds per game (345 rebounds/46 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.5

The Nets are shooting 39% from three (1,344/3,449) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Nets have an eFG% of 59% in the first half this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

The Nets have an eFG% of 58% this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.3 (677 assists/ 297 TOs) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

The Celtics have made 15.5 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

The Celtics shot 38% from three (972/2,594) in the 2020-21 season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Celtics have averaged 118.5 points per game (5,571 points/47 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 114.1

Brooklyn Nets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Nets have averaged 7.0 blocks per game (322 blocks/46 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Nets have averaged 6.0 blocks per game (770 blocks/128 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Nets have averaged 5.7 blocks per game (1,142 blocks/200 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Nets have averaged 7.1 steals per game (910 steals/128 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have averaged 6.5 steals per game (306 steals/47 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Celtics have averaged 34.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,640 rebounds/47 games) this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.0

The Celtics have averaged 5.7 blocks per game (732 blocks/129 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Celtics have averaged 7.0 steals per game (897 steals/129 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5


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