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The Boston Celtics are 8-point underdogs heading into Game 1 of the against the Brooklyn Nets (48-24, 0-0) at Barclays Center on Saturday, starting at 8:00 PM ET on ABC. The series is tied . The over/under is set at 229.5 in the matchup.
BetMGM NBA Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nets | -8 | -110 | -110 | 229.5 | -110 | -110 |
Point Total Insights
- Brooklyn's games this season have resulted in a higher total score than Saturday's matchup total (229.5 points) in 38 out of 72 opportunities (52.8% of matchups).
- 30 Boston games this year (41.1% of its matchups) finished with a final point total higher than Saturday's point total of 229.5 points.
- Together, the two teams combine for 231.3 points per game, 1.8 points more than the point total of 229.5 for this contest.
- This game's total is 4.4 fewer points than the 225.1 these two teams combine to give up per game in 2020-21.
- The Nets have seen a 232.6 average over/under in their games this season, 3.1 points more than the over/under in this contest.
- A difference of 5.8 points separates this matchup's over/under (229.5 points) and the average total points bet in Celtics' games (223.7 points) this season.
Nets Betting Data
- Brooklyn has a losing record against the spread this season, going 33-34 ATS.
- When they play as at least 8-point favorites, the Nets have a record ATS of 8-15.
- Brooklyn and its opponents have hit the over in 55.2% of games (37 out of 67 matchups).
Nets Key Players
- James Harden leads the Nets in assists and rebounds. He puts up 10.8 assists and 7.9 rebounds per game.
- Brooklyn's scoring leader is Kevin Durant, who puts up 26.9 points per game.
- Joe Harris makes 3.1 threes per game to lead the Nets.
- Brooklyn's blocks leader is Nicolas Claxton, who records 1.3 per game. Kyrie Irving leads the team averaging 1.4 steals a game.
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Nets Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Favored | Played As | Spread | Total | Nets Moneyline | Opponent Moneyline | Game Type | Covered | Over/Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16/2021 | Cavaliers | 123-109 BKN | Yes | Home | -14.5 | 237.5 | -2000 | 1000 | Regular Season | No | Under |
| 5/15/2021 | Bulls | 105-91 BKN | Yes | Home | -9.5 | 222.5 | -900 | 575 | Regular Season | Yes | Under |
| 5/12/2021 | Spurs | 128-116 BKN | Yes | Home | -11.5 | 235.5 | -1100 | 675 | Regular Season | Yes | Over |
| 5/11/2021 | Bulls | 115-107 BKN | Yes | Away | -10.5 | 233.5 | -700 | 500 | Regular Season | No | Under |
| 5/8/2021 | Nuggets | 125-119 BKN | No | Away | +5.5 | 245.5 | 220 | -275 | Regular Season | Yes | Under |
| Overall Record | ATS Record | O/U/P | AVG Total | AVG Pts Scored | AVG Pts Allowed | AVG Reb. Margin | 3Pt % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-4 | 4-6 | 3-7-0 | 231.3 | 117.6 | 113.7 | -0.7 | 35.4% |
Nets Injuries
Nets: Spencer Dinwiddie: Out For Season (ACL), Landry Shamet: Day To Day (Ankle)
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Celtics Betting Data
- Boston has an even record against the spread, going 35-35 ATS.
- When they are at least 8-point underdogs, the Celtics have fared well, going 6-4 against the spread.
- Boston and its opponents have hit the over in more than half of their games this season -- 39 of 70 (55.7%).
Celtics Key Players
- Jayson Tatum is the top scorer for the Celtics with 26.4 points per game. He also adds 7.4 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game to his stats.
- Boston's leader in rebounds is Tristan Thompson with 8.1 per game, and its leader in assists is Marcus Smart with 5.7 per game.
- Kemba Walker is reliable from three-point range and leads the Celtics with 3.0 made threes per game.
- Smart (1.5 steals per game) is the steal leader for Boston while Robert Williams III (1.8 blocks per game) is the block leader.
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Celtics Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Favored | Played As | Spread | Total | Celtics Moneyline | Opponent Moneyline | Game Type | Covered | Over/Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/18/2021 | Wizards | 118-100 BOS | Yes | Home | -5.5 | 222.5 | - | - | Playoffs | Yes | Under |
| 5/16/2021 | Knicks | 96-92 NY | No | Away | +15.5 | 197.5 | 1350 | -5000 | Regular Season | Yes | Under |
| 5/15/2021 | Timberwolves | 124-108 BOS | Yes | Away | -14.5 | 227.5 | -5000 | 1350 | Regular Season | Yes | Over |
| 5/12/2021 | Cavaliers | 102-94 CLE | Yes | Away | -3.5 | 192.5 | -185 | 150 | Regular Season | No | Over |
| 5/11/2021 | Heat | 129-121 MIA | Yes | Home | -7.5 | 256.5 | - | - | Regular Season | No | Under |
| Overall Record | ATS Record | O/U/P | AVG Total | AVG Pts Scored | AVG Pts Allowed | AVG Reb. Margin | 3Pt % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-6 | 6-4 | 5-5-0 | 231.7 | 116.6 | 115.1 | -1 | 38.2% |
Celtics Injuries
Celtics: Jaylen Brown: Out For Season (Wrist), Robert Williams III: Day To Day (Toe)
