Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 08/11/2024, 03:13  by Joseph King | Modified on 08/11/2024 at 03:30 in NBA Predictions

The 7-2 Boston Celtics look to bounce back from a rare defeat when they welcome the 4-4 Brooklyn Nets to the TD Garden on Friday. Boston currently sits second in the East standings while Brooklyn sits fourth. Let’s take a look at the match prediction!

Boston fell to a 118-112 defeat to the Warriors on Wednesday, snapping their three-game winning streak and dealing them their second loss of the campaign. Jayson Tatum led the game’s scoring with 32 as the Celtics were without Jaylen Brown’s 25.7 points per game for the third game in a row.

The Celtics are the second highest scoring team in the NBA at 121.2 points per game while also leading the NBA in adjusted net rating at +8.2.

It’s safe to say that the Nets have exceeded expectations so far in what is a top-heavy Eastern Conference. They’ve gotten some fantastic play from Germany’s Dennis Schröder who is averaging 19.9 points per game on a fantastic 50.5% from the field and 49% from deep.

The Nets have recovered from a 1-3 start to now having racked up three wins from their last four. In their last outing, Brooklyn pulled off a 106-104 home win over the Grizzlies as +4.5 underdogs on Monday and will come into this matchup well rested.