In upcoming NBA action, the Boston Celtics and the Brooklyn Nets will face one another on Tuesday, February 13th, 2024 (8:10 PM ET). The Nets, who are currently just 21-31 on the NBA season, are underdogs in the game at +8.5 (bet365). My Celtics vs Nets prediction is that the latter team will win, at least with the help of their handicap for this game.
NBA Matchup: Celtics vs Nets
Away: Boston Celtics
Home: Brooklyn Nets
Game time: Tuesday, February 13th, 2024 @ 8:10 PM ET
Celtics vs Nets odds (home team's spread): +8.5 (bet365)
Boston vs Brooklyn Prediction: Latest NBA News
The Boston Celtics last played on Sunday, a game where they edged the Miami Heat 110-106. The victory marked the fourth straight win for Boston. Furthermore, it was their sixth win in seven games. Heading into tonight's game, the team is 41-12 on the season. While their weakness has been road games, they are up against a below-average team tonight. Boston's 16-9 road record looms large when measured against Brooklyn's 13-16 record as hosts.
Boston Celtics injuries: recent news
But the Celtics do have some injury news that bettors will have to keep tabs on. Kristaps Porzingis enters today's NBA action as questionable, according to the early reporting. Taylor Snow of the team's official website reported that he has a lower back contusion. Backup guard, Jaden Springer, is out for this game. Furthermore, Xavier Tillman, the team's backup center, is out.
If Porzingis does miss this game, then Tillman's absence is bigger. That would make Al Horford the likely starting center. He is still quite capable of playing well in a big-minute task but there could be about 10-15 minutes of game time where the Celtics are without a strong-enough center as Horford can't play 48 minutes. I think Boston backers are paralyzed for this game without an update regarding Porzingis. You would want to see him as either "probable" or "active" before taking this team to cover -8.5.
Double-check for playing status updates with Boston (07:29 ET time of writing):: Team's Depth Chart
Brooklyn last played on Saturday, a game that they won 123-103 over the San Antonio Spurs. But before that win, they had three straight losses to some stronger teams. The Nets went -46 on net point differential in three games against Golden State, Dallas, and Cleveland.
Brooklyn Nets: Recent Form Alert
Formerly: 19 - 27 heading into January 31st, 2024
Currently: 21 - 31 (overall)
Recent form: 2 - 4 since January 31st, 2024
Recent winning rate: .333
Brooklyn Nets injuries: recent news
Brooklyn enters Tuesday in decent shape. But they will be down starter Cameron Johnson (adductor). That is the only injury that the team has heading into the day.
Double-check status updates Brooklyn (07:29 ET time of writing):: Team's Depth Chart
Celtics vs Nets Prediction: Betting Tips
The Nets at +8.5 is the bet to make as long as Kristaps Porzingis is questionable or downgraded from there (bet365). If he goes out, then that will help Brooklyn on both ends of the court with Nic Claxton and Ben Simmons likely to get a few more rebounds each. Furthermore, it would make Claxton a standout center in the game.
These two teams are playing a back-to-back set here in the next two nights. You have to think that Boston will be cautious with their center with the All-Star break looming. My recommendation is to take the points on the Nets at +8.5 (bet365).
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