Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics Prediction 3/18/25 NBA Picks

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: 217.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: NBA TV

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

Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview

The Brooklyn Nets have been in a slump as they've lost 10 of their last 12 games overall, but they will be eager to build some momentum after snapping a three-game slide with a 122-114 win over the Hawks on Sunday. Cameron Johnson led the team with 28 points and seven assists, Keon Johnson added 22 points with eight rebounds and five assists while Tyrese Martin chipped in with 16 points. As a team, the Nets shot 47 percent from the field and 17 of 35 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in trouble when they leaked 35 points in the second quarter to trail going into halftime. Before the Nets responded with 66 points in the second half thanks to a balanced scoring effort that saw six players finishing in double figures in scoring. The Nets will meet the Pacers (b2b set), Mavs, Raptors, and Clippers after this game.

Boston Celtics Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics have been in red-hot form as they've won seven of their last eight games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight win after sneaking past the Nets in a 115-113 road win on Saturday. Kristaps Porzingis led the team with 24 points on nine of 16 shooting, Payton Pritchard added 22 points with six rebounds and three assists while Jayson Tatum chipped in with 20 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists. As a team, the Celtics shot 52 percent from the field and 13 of 38 from the 3-point line as they jumped all over the Nets from the start and stormed their way to a 21-point lead in the second quarter. However, they had to scrap right till the end as they had their lead cut to just one point with 4.1 seconds remaining. 

Why the Boston Celtics will win

  • The Celtics have won each of their last 11 games against teams that held a losing record.
  • The Nets have lost 17 of their last 18 games against Celtics teams that held a winning record.
  • The Nets have failed to cover the spread in 13 of their last 16 night games against Celtics teams that held a winning record.
  • The Celtics have covered the spread in four of their last five home games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.

Why the Brooklyn Nets will win

  • The Celtics have lost three of their last five games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
  • The road team has won each of the Celtics' last three games.
  • The Nets have covered the spread in each of their last four games against teams that held a winning record.
  • The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in 17 of their last 21 games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.

Total Points Facts

  • Eight of the Nets' last nine road games have gone UNDER the total points line.
  • Each of the last four night games between the Nets and Celtics at TD Garden have gone UNDER the total points line.

Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics Prediction

The Nets are still shorthanded with Cam Thomas out again, but they should have Noah Clowney back in the lineup, while the Celtics have ruled out Jaylen Brown, and they have Jayson Tatum listed as questionable for this one. The Celtics once again open as obvious favorites at home despite missing Brown for this one, as they've been so tough to beat at home all season. However, the Nets will be quietly confident of their chances here after they almost pulled off an incredible comeback in the last meeting on Saturday. The Celtics have a major advantage as they haven't played since the game on Saturday, but this line still seems too high for a Nets team that was more than competitive just a few nights ago. I like the Celtics to get the win, but I think the Nets hang around and get the cover in the end. 

Peter’s Pick Brooklyn +13.5

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