The Brooklyn Nets (2-12) and Boston Celtics (8-7) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. EST from TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The game will broadcast live on NBCS-BOS.
The Celtics are 15-point favorites over the Nets on the spread (Celtics -15), with the over/under set at 222.5 total points. Boston is an -1100 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Brooklyn is +700 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Nets vs. Celtics predictions and NBA picks for Friday, November 21.
My Nets vs Celtics Prediction
- Nets vs Celtics picks: Celtics -19.5 (+150), Celtics -29.5 (+385)
My Celtics vs Nets best bet is on Boston to cover an alternate spread, with the best price currently available at bet365. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Nets vs Celtics Odds
| Nets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+15 -110 | 222.5 -110 / -110 | +700 |
| Celtics Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-15 -110 | 222.5 -110 / -110 | -1100 |
Nets vs Celtics NBA Preview
Surprisingly, the Celtics are actually 2-8 ATS as a favorite in tournament play.
But their situation here is unique.
The Celtics can still win their group or make the wild card for the Vegas tournament, but they have to solve their point differential issue.
They are currently -12, the Pistons and Magic are both +20 or better.
They need to absolutely stomp the Nets tonight in order to make the quarterfinal.
Nets vs Celtics Prediction, Betting Analysis
Joe Mazzulla has expressed frustration with the point differential system, but he has also shown he’s willing to go for it.
They beat the Bulls by 27 two years ago.
The last time they played a team this bad was the Wizards last year, and they only won by 12, failing to cover.
However, this is a unique situation.
I don’t want the normal spread, only the Celtics' alternates as a way to play the spot.
If you’re looking for a same game parlay, a good one is the under, Boston -19.5, and Boston team total over.
Nets vs Celtics Best Bets
- Celtics -19.5 (+150)
- Celtics -29.5 (+385)
Spread
My Celtics vs Nets betting prediction is on Boston to cover an alternate spread of -19.5.
Moneyline
No play on the moneyline.
Over/Under
I'm steering clear of the total in this game.
