Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets 1/12/23 – The top two teams in both the Atlantic Division and the Eastern Conference meet on the hardwood in the Big Apple. The Boston Celtics are on the road as they make the short trip to take on the Brooklyn Nets Thursday night. NBA online experts keep you updated in this close match up.
Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets
Date & Time: Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
Location: Barclays Center
Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Odds
Celtics
Moneyline: -200
Spread: -4 (-119)
Total: 227 over (-110)
Nets
Moneyline: +145
Spread: +4 (-119)
Total: 227 under (-110)
Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets Analysis
Boston Celtics was at home on Wednesday night, so this is their second back-to-back game and their third in four nights. Wednesday’s game saw the Celtics lead the Atlantic Division by 1.5 games, beating Brooklyn by 1.5 games. They also held the top spot for the East by the same margin as the Nets. Boston posted a 6-0 record in the second of two consecutive games this season with a +12.5-ppg differential (125.7 points per game for, 113.2 against) this season. The Celtics are 13-7 this season on the road with a +2-ppg margin (115ppg for,113 ppg against) heading into this game. Boston is 16-8 against East teams with a +6.2 ppg scoring differential (118.5 ppg for, 112.3 against) for the year.
Brooklyn beat Miami on Sunday afternoon to win their 18th win in 20 games. This was a sign of a continued resurgence. The Nets are currently at 27-13 and 1.5 games behind Boston in the Eastern Conference standings. Brooklyn led Miami by eight points early, but it was close the majority of the game. After the first quarter, the Nets led by one and were ahead by two at halftime. They trailed by three by the end of the third quarter. Brooklyn trailed by 90 points with 9:24 left, but managed to outscore the Heat 21-11 in the final quarter to win. With four seconds remaining, the Nets received the winning bucket from Royce O’Neale. Brooklyn shot 51.3%, including 12 of 33 shots from three-point range. Miami was held to 41.3%. Kyrie Irving led the Nets’ win with 29 points and six assists.
Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets Against the Spread
The Celtics are 3-2 in their last 5 games. Celtics are 1-4 in their last 5 games against the spread. Celtics are 9-10 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Celtics’ last 5 games. The totals have gone OVER in 14 of Celtics’ 21 last games at home.
The Nets are 4-1 in their last 5 games. The Nets are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread. The Nets are 11-10 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 1 of Nets’ last 5 games. The totals have gone OVER in 8 of Nets’ 18 last games at home.
Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets Free Pick
Boston played well in the second of their back-to-back games this season, but they are now playing their third game in just four nights. The Celtics will have a lot of work ahead of them, especially if Smart is unable to play or their minutes are limited. Brooklyn is cruising, with 18 wins in their 20 previous games. Durant is still missing. Boston has played Monday and Wednesday before this game, but the Nets have the advantage of rest, having not played since Sunday and cover the spread according to latest NBA betting picks.
Free Pick: Brooklyn Nets +4
