Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24
At 7:30 ET, the 9-3 Celtics (-380) will take on the 5-6 Nets (+300) in a divisional matchup at the Barclays Center. The over/under line for this game is 217.5 points.
Currently, the Celtics are favored by 8.5 points and are 2nd in the Eastern Conference. The Nets (+8.5) are 6th in the East and 3rd in the Atlantic Division.
BOSTON CELTICS VS BROOKLYN NETS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Boston Celtics -8.5
This game will be played at Barclays Center at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, November 13th.
WHY BET THE BOSTON CELTICS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 124-101 in favor of the Celtics.
- Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with Jayson Tatum points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists.
- From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.4% and knocking down 18 threes.
Taking a Look at the Celtics Chances in Brooklyn
The Celtics dropped to 9-3 on the season after a 117-116 loss to the Hawks on Tuesday. Boston was heavily favored at -16.5 but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 233 went over the line of 225.
Boston appeared in control after a strong 2nd quarter, leading 65-54 at halftime. However, the Hawks outscored them 33-25 in the 4th quarter to complete the comeback.
Jaylen Brown’s 37 points and 5 rebounds led the Celtics in their 117-116 loss to the Hawks, with Brown shooting 63.6% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 50% rate. Derrick White added 31 points, knocking down 7 threes at 58.3% efficiency, and Jayson Tatum contributed 20 points despite shooting just 31.2% overall and 22.2% from deep.
Boston connected on 18 threes, shooting 40% from beyond the arc, while finishing with a 50.7% field goal percentage overall. Brown scored 16 points in the 1st quarter and added 11 more in the 4th, while White also contributed 12 points in the final period.
Defensively, the Celtics held the Hawks to 117 points, with their best effort coming in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed just 25 points. However, they gave up 33 points in the 4th quarter, which contributed to their loss.
Boston did a good job defending the three, holding Atlanta to 31% shooting and just 10 made threes. The Celtics also limited the Hawks’ trips to the free-throw line, where they went 7/13. Boston finished with 7 steals and 5 blocks.
Does Brooklyn Have What it Takes at Home?
Brooklyn improved to 5-6 on the season with a 107-105 win over the Pelicans on Monday. The Nets, who were favored by 1.5 points, covered the spread with the two-point victory. The game’s total points of 212 narrowly exceeded the over/under line of 210.5.
New Orleans went on a 10-0 run early in the game, but Brooklyn responded by outscoring the Pelicans 26-20 in the 4th quarter to secure the win.
In their win over the Pelicans, the Nets hit 19 threes at a 45.2% clip, despite shooting just 42.9% overall from the field. Cam Thomas led the way with 17 points, knocking down 4 threes at 80% efficiency.
Noah Clowney also contributed 5 threes, finishing with 15 points. He scored 6 points in the 4th quarter, while Thomas added 10 in the final period.
The Nets’ defense came up big in the 4th quarter, allowing just 20 points to help secure a 107-105 win over the Pelicans. Brooklyn gave up 34 points in the 2nd quarter but managed to tighten up when it mattered most. Overall, they held New Orleans to 44% shooting from the field.
Brooklyn did a good job defending the three, with the Pelicans hitting just 10 threes on 33% shooting. New Orleans went to the line 12 times, making 11 free throws. The Nets finished with 32 defensive rebounds, gave up 14 offensive boards, and recorded 4 steals and 5 blocks.