Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics Prediction NBA Picks 11/8/24

Boston Celtics (7-2) vs Brooklyn Nets (4-4)

November 8, 2024 at 07:30 PM EST

The Line: Betting Odds: Boston Celtics -14.5 — Over/Under: 226.5

The Brooklyn Nets pay a visit to the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden on Friday night. Here’s a Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics Prediction. This article will include a Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics Pick.

Brooklyn Nets

The Brooklyn Nets have been a team on the rise as they’ve won three of their past four games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after sneaking past the Grizzlies in a 106-104 home win on Monday. Cam Johnson and Dennis Schroder led the team with 20 points each, Dorian Finney-Smith added 17 points with six rebounds while Cam Thomas chipped in with 13 points and six assists. As a team, the Nets shot 47 percent from the field and 13 of 36 from the 3-point line, but this win was more about their defense as they kept the Grizzlies to just 19 points in the second quarter to take the lead into halftime before they restricted the Grizzlies to just five points in the final 2:39 to escape with the gritty win at home.

Boston Celtics

Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics have been one of the hottest teams in the league with seven wins in their first nine games overall, but they will be looking to bounce back here after getting stopped in their tracks by the Warriors in a 118-112 home defeat on Wednesday. Jayson Tatum led the team with 32 points on 10 of 20 shooting, Derrick White drained seven 3-pointers to finish with 26 points, Payton Pritchard added 16 points off the bench while Neemias Queta chipped in with 14 points, eight rebounds, and two blocks. As a team, the Celtics shot 42 percent from the field and 19 of 54 from the 3-point line as they exploded for 41 points in the third quarter to erase a 14-point deficit, only to allow the Warriors to pour in 36 points in the fourth quarter and slip away in a close finish.

Why the Boston Celtics will win

The Celtics have won each of their last 10 home games after losing as favorites.
The Nets have lost each of their last eight road games against teams that held a winning record.
The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last six games as favorites after losing as favorites.
The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

Each of the Celtics’ last four games as home favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back has gone OVER the total points line.
Each of the Nets’ last six Friday games has gone OVER the total points line.

Boston Celtics Player Facts

Al Horford ranks 5th amongst qualified Centers for 3P% (48.4%) this season.
Jrue Holiday ranks T48th amongst qualified players for 3P% (42.2%) this season.

Brooklyn Nets Player Facts

Cameron Thomas ranks 7th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for points per game (24.9) this season.
Dorian Finney-Smith ranks T9th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.5) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

The Celtics have made the playoffs in 10 consecutive seasons – the longest active streak in the NBA
The Celtics rank 1st in the league for Q1 points per game this season (34.9).
The Nets rank 29th in the league for rebounds per game this season (39.0).
The Nets rank 29th in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (24.1).