The Boston Celtics (48-19) and Brooklyn Nets (22-44) will meet in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 6:00 p.m. ET at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The game will broadcast live on NBA League Pass.
The Celtics are 10-point favorites over the Nets on the spread (Celtics -10), with the over/under set at 215.5 total points. Boston is a -470 favorite to win outright, while Brooklyn is +360 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Celtics vs. Nets predictions and NBA picks for Saturday, March 15.
Celtics vs. Nets Picks, Prediction
Spread
My Nets vs. Celtics best bet is on Brooklyn to cover the spread, with the best line currently available at Fanatics. But as always, make sure to shop for the best line using our live NBA odds page.
Over/Under
I'm also taking the Under to round on my same game parlay for tonight's matchup.
My Pick: Nets +10
Celtics vs. Nets Odds
| Celtics Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-10 -110 | 215.5 -110o / -110u | -470 |
| Nets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+10 -110 | 215.5 -110o / -110u | +360 |
- Celtics vs. Nets spread: Celtics -10
- Celtics vs. Nets over/under: 215.5 total points
- Celtics vs. Nets moneyline: Celtics -470, Nets +360
- Celtics vs. Nets best bet:Nets +10
Celtics vs. Nets Preview
A quick turnaround here for the Celtics after last night's 103-91 win at Miami, a slow-paced game in which Boston needed a 25-14 push in the 4th quarter to finally pull clear.
Boston is comfortable enough playing at a slower tempo if needed, and the Nets are likely to accommodate that. Even with top scorer Cam Thomas returning to the fold after Monday's win over the Lakers, Brooklyn is more effective when playing slower, covering the spread in all three of their games this week by slowing things down.
Jaylen Brown missed Friday's game for Boston with a knee issue and is still questionable for tonight. Take the points with Brooklyn.
Best Bet: Nets +10.5 (-115)
Celtics vs. Nets Prediction
Although the Nets still haven't won a game since top scorer Cam Thomas returned to active duty (0-7), at least this week they've maintained the slower pace that gives Jordi Fernandez' team its best chance to succeed.
Minus Thomas, Brooklyn beat the Lakers on Monday, but even when Thomas returned to action vs. the Cavs and Bulls, the Nets landed Under the total in a couple of very competitive efforts.
Brooklyn's Under mark now reads 17-6 across its last 23 games. For the Celtics, they are 7-4 to the Under in their last 11. Boston enters tonight coming off of a slower-paced 103-91 win and another Under at Miami last night. Play Celtics-Nets Under.
Pick: Under 215.5 (-110)
Same Game Parlay Picks
- Nets +10
- Under 215.5
Parlay Payout: +255
Nets vs. Celtics Betting Trends
