Nets vs Celtics Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Nov. 8

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 08, 2024, 3:31 PM
  • The Celtics are -13.5 favorites vs. the Nets
  • Total (Over/Under): 222.5 points
  • Watch the game on YES | NBSB

The Brooklyn Nets visit TD Garden to take on the Boston Celtics on Friday. 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 (-110).

The Nets vs Celtics Over/Under is 220.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Nets are 6-2 against the spread, while the Celtics are 5-4 against the spread.


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Nets vs. Celtics Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Brooklyn Nets+13.5 -110O 220.5 -110+575
Boston Celtics -13.5 -110U 220.5 -110-900

Celtics vs Nets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the will win Friday‘s game with 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 will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with confidence.


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  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 49 of their last 70 games (+27.00 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 10 games (+12.05 Units / 113% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 36 of their last 57 games (+11.80 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 40 games (+10.75 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 10 of their last 15 away games (+10.70 Units / 64% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 65 of their last 99 games (+28.35 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 46 of their last 58 games (+28.12 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 63 of their last 97 games (+23.25 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 38 of their last 53 games (+20.88 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 61 of their last 91 games (+16.76 Units / 9% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Nets have gone 6-2 (+3.8 Units / 43.18% ROI).

  • 4-4 against the Moneyline (+5.95 Units / 68.39% ROI)
  • 4-4 against the Over for game total points (-0.4 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 4-4 against the Under for game total points (-0.4 Units / -4.55% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 5-4 (+0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI).

  • 7-2 against the Moneyline (+1.55 Units / 3.5% ROI)
  • 4-5 against the Over for game total points (-1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI)
  • 5-4 against the Under for game total points (+0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 99 games (-42.30 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 75 games (-29.85 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 17 of their last 45 games (-27.90 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 43 of their last 100 games (-19.80 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 41 of their last 97 games (-19.70 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 19 of their last 70 games (-37.20 Units / -46% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only covered the Spread in 24 of their last 69 games (-22.15 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 67 games (-21.75 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 76 games (-20.35 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 27 of their last 71 games (-20.05 Units / -25% ROI)

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

The Nets are 5-26 (.161) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th-worst in the NBA. The Celtics have made 16.7 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest in the NBA.

The Nets were 12-34 (.261) when losing the rebounding margin last season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .357

The Nets are 13-25 (.342) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2023-24 season — 8th-worst in the NBA. The Celtics have averaged 11.9 turnovers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest in the NBA.

The Nets were 20-21 (.488) when scoring 15 or more second chance points last season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

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

The Celtics were 22-1 (.957) when shooting 50% or better from the field last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .733

The Celtics are 43-9 (.827) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .583

The Celtics are 17-1 (.944) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .470

The Celtics are 38-1 (.974) when shooting 40% or better from three since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .685

Injury Report: Celtics vs. NetsFriday‘s Game, Nov. 8

  • Boston Celtics – No Injuries Reported
  • Brooklyn Nets – No Injuries Reported

Brooklyn Nets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Nets had an eFG% of 57% in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

The Nets shot 46% (3,334/7,307) last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Nets averaged 11.0 second chance points per game (905 points/82 games) last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

The Nets averaged 5.4 second chance points per game (446 points/82 games) in the first half last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics made 16.5 three-pointers per game last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

The Celtics have made 16.7 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.9

The Celtics have made 16.1 three-pointers per game on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.7

The Celtics have made 171 three-pointers this season — most among NBA teams

Brooklyn Nets Defensive Stats & Trends

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

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

The Nets have averaged 6.9 steals per game (621 steals/90 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Nets averaged 6.8 steals per game (556 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics averaged 37.9 defensive rebounds per game (3,109 rebounds/82 games) last season — 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

The Celtics allowed an average of 1.19 points per shot (8,957 points/7,515 shots) last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.28

The Celtics have averaged 37.8 defensive rebounds per game (6,545 rebounds/173 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3


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