Boston Celtics (49-19) vs Brooklyn Nets (23-45)
Game Info: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 7:30 pm (TD Garden)
Betting Odds: Boston Celtics -13.5 -- Over/Under: 218 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA TV
The Boston Celtics (49-19) are set to host the Brooklyn Nets (23-45) on March 18, 2025, at TD Garden in Boston. The Celtics have secured a playoff berth and currently hold the second spot in the Eastern Conference, trailing the Cleveland Cavaliers by 8.5 games. In contrast, the Nets are positioned 13th in the conference and are striving to break a six-game road losing streak.
This matchup marks the third meeting between the two teams this season, with the Celtics winning both prior encounters—108-104 in overtime and 139-114. Boston's defense has been a cornerstone of their success, allowing an average of 108.2 points per game. The Nets have faced challenges this season, including injuries to pivotal players like Cam Thomas, their leading scorer.
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Cameron Johnson Over 21.5 Points
Cameron Johnson of the Brooklyn Nets is averaging 19.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game, with a field goal percentage of 47.8%. Johnson's shooting efficiency is notable, as he maintains a three-point shooting percentage of 39.9% and a free-throw percentage of 88.3%. It looks like Net's main bucket-getter getter Cam Thomas is injured once again which means Johnson will need to step up, especially in this game going against this tough Celtics team. We saw Johnson score 28 points in his last game against the Hawks and if the Nets want any chance in this game Johnson will need to have a similar performance.
Jayson Tatum Over 6.5 Assists
Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics has played in 63 games during the 2024-25 NBA season. He is averaging 5.9 assists per game, marking a career-high and ranking 25th in the league. Tatum's playmaking abilities have been instrumental in the Celtics' offense, complementing his scoring and rebounding contributions. Notably, on March 9, 2025, Tatum recorded eight assists alongside 40 points and 12 rebounds in a victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Additionally, on March 13, 2025, he tallied eight assists, along with 33 points and eight rebounds, in a matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Tatum has another good matchup in this one taking on this Nets defense. Expect him to have another solid night facilitating the ball.
Al Horford Over 10.5 Points
Boston Celtics center Al Horford has played 52 games in the 2024-25 NBA season, averaging 8.5 points per game. He has a field goal percentage of 41.9%, including a three-point shooting percentage of 36.3%, and a free-throw percentage of 90.0%. Horford has gotten over his point total in 5 of his last 7 games. This Celtics team has a lot of scorers that garner attention which opens things up for a guy like Horford. The Nets front court isn’t anything to brag about and this should be a good matchup for Horford to contribute to the scoreboard.
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AUTHOR: Brad Francis
