This series has gone about as expected; the Brooklyn Nets have dominated the Boston Celtics. Game 2 resulted in a 22-point Nets win, giving them a 2-0 series lead. Can Boston narrow the series at home? The Nets vs. Celtics NBA betting picks preview will find the best NBA betting odds, give you some betting trends and show the best NBA picks and NBA predictions available.
Nets vs. Celtics Betting Preview: NBA Picks & Odds
Nets vs. Celtics Game Info
Brooklyn Nets (48-24, 20-16 Away) vs. Boston Celtics (36-36, 21-15 Home)
Date: Friday, May 28, 2021
Time: 8:30 p.m. EST
Venue: TD Garden – Boston, Mass.
Coverage: ABC
Game 2 went as most expected it to: The Nets coasted to a 22-point victory, and none of their starters saw 30 minutes. Of Brooklyn’s starting five, it may be surprising that Joe Harris helped the Nets explode out of the gates. He totaled 25 points, hitting seven shots from downtown. It was a balanced attack from the big three. Kevin Durant scored 26 points with five assists, James Harden scored 20 points with seven assists, and Kyrie Irving had 15 points and six assists. They simply are more talented than the Celtics, and the shift to Boston shouldn’t change that.
Another postseason, another Celtics point guard banged up. Kemba Walker is apparently questionable to play today, as he is listed with a left knee medial bone bruise. If Walker joins Jaylen Brown on the sideline, then the Celtics have zero chance to win this series. This becomes even more true if Jayson Tatum continues to not show up. In Game 2, he scored 9 points on 3-for-12 shooting. Not only is this not good enough to win this game, it’s not good enough for the Celtics to even be competitive.
Nets vs. Celtics Betting NBA Picks + NBA Odds Shopping
Using Awesemo’s OddsShopper tool, we can easily compare the NBA odds for Nets vs. Celtics betting across the major sportsbooks. The odds expressed are from 11 a.m. EST on May 28, so make sure to check out the OddsShopper tool yourself to get the most up-to-date odds.
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NBA Odds: Moneyline
- Nets: (-345) — SugarHouse, DraftKings
- Celtics: (+290) — FanDuel, William Hill
NBA Odds: Spread
- Nets: -8 (-107) — SugarHouse, DraftKings
- Celtics: +8.5 (-112) — FanDuel
NBA Odds: Point Total
- Over: 226.5 (-112) — FanDuel
- Under: 227 (-105) — PointsBet
Nets vs. Celtics NBA Betting Trends
- Brooklyn is 7-0 against the spread (ATS) in its last seven games.
- Brooklyn is 5-0 ATS in its last five games against Boston.
- Boston is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games.
- The total has hit the under in five of Boston’s last six games.
Nets vs. Celtics Prediction
This doesn’t need much analysis. Tatum could get hot and lead the Celtics to victory, but Tatum could score 50 points and the Celtics could still lose. I also don’t expect him to score 50, 40 or 30. The Nets should win and cover today, though Boston should at least force Brooklyn to try in this game.
Prediction: Nets -8 (SugarHouse)
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