Nets vs Celtics Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 14

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 14, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Celtics are -12.5 favorites vs. the Nets
  • Total (Over/Under): 228.5 points
  • Watch the game on NBSB | YES

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

The Celtics are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -13.5 (-105).

The Nets vs Celtics Over/Under is 228.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Nets are 24-27 against the spread, while the Celtics are 24-27 against the spread.


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Nets vs. Celtics Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Brooklyn Nets+13.5 -115O 228.5 -110+625
Boston Celtics -13.5 -105U 228.5 -110-1000

Celtics vs Nets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Wednesday‘s game with 92.7% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Nets and Celtics.

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 51.0% confidence.


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  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 24 of their last 33 games (+14.25 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 34 games (+8.95 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have covered the 4Q Spread in 23 of their last 37 away games (+7.45 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 15 of their last 22 games (+7.40 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 44 of their last 77 games (+7.30 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 62 of their last 99 games (+24.10 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 59 of their last 99 games (+14.40 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 41 games (+13.80 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 72 of their last 94 games (+13.75 Units / 6% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 2Q Spread in 32 of their last 50 games at home (+12.20 Units / 22% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Nets have gone 24-27 (-5.5 Units / -9.47% ROI).

  • 21-32 against the Moneyline (-14.45 Units / -18.84% ROI)
  • 25-27 against the Over for game total points (-4.7 Units / -8.05% ROI)
  • 27-25 against the Under for game total points (-0.45 Units / -0.77% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 24-27 (-5.65 Units / -9.5% ROI).

  • 42-12 against the Moneyline (+7.1 Units / 2.61% ROI)
  • 27-27 against the Over for game total points (-2.7 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 27-27 against the Under for game total points (-2.7 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Moneyline in 66 of their last 95 games (-28.60 Units / -7% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only covered the 3Q Spread in 28 of their last 77 games (-26.05 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 40 of their last 99 games (-25.10 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 82 games (-22.30 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 39 of their last 77 games (-19.20 Units / -14% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 82 games (-21.00 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 71 games (-20.40 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only covered the Spread in 8 of their last 32 games (-17.10 Units / -49% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only covered the 1Q Spread in 12 of their last 37 away games (-15.45 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 79 games (-15.30 Units / -18% ROI)

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

The Nets are 2-19 (.095) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three this season — worst in the NBA. The Celtics have shot 38% from three this season — T-7th-best in the NBA.

The Nets were 23-16 (.590) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

The Nets are 8-10 (.444) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .562

The Nets were 22-4 (.846) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .777

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

The Celtics are 31-6 (.838) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .565

The Celtics were 44-17 (.721) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .491

The Celtics are 21-1 (.955) when shooting 40% or better from three this season — best in the NBA. The Nets have allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three this season — 7th-worst in the NBA.

The Celtics were 36-14 (.720) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .543

Injury Report: Celtics vs. NetsWednesday‘s Game, Feb. 14

  • Xavier Tillman (Boston Celtics): Knee, Out
  • Kristaps Porzingis (Boston Celtics): Back, Out
  • Jaden Springer (Boston Celtics): Ankle, Out
  • Cameron Johnson (Brooklyn Nets): Thigh, Out
  • Ben Simmons (Brooklyn Nets): Rest, Out
  • Dariq Whitehead (Brooklyn Nets): Lower Leg, Out For Season

Brooklyn Nets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Nets had a TS% of 53% in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 49%

The Nets averaged 10.3 second chance points per game (423 points/41 games) at home last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.8

The Nets averaged 44.0 points in the paint per game (3,604 points/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 50.5

The Nets have averaged 17.7 offensive rebounds per game (920 rebounds/52 games) this season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.5

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (1,087 assists/ 527 TOs) on the road last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Celtics made 16.0 three-pointers per game last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

The Celtics have made 16.2 three-pointers per game this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

The Celtics have made 16.4 three-pointers per game at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

Brooklyn Nets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Nets averaged 6.2 blocks per game (506 blocks/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Nets allowed a TS% of 48% in the second half last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 51%

The Nets allowed opponents to shoot 45% (1,579/3,529) in the second half last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 47%

The Nets allowed 18.5 offensive rebounds per game (1,516 rebounds/82 games) last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 16.3

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have averaged 38.9 defensive rebounds per game (2,064 rebounds/53 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Celtics have averaged 6.4 steals per game (337 steals/53 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Celtics have averaged 38.3 defensive rebounds per game (5,176 rebounds/135 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics averaged 38.0 defensive rebounds per game (3,112 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2


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