Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics Prediction 2/27/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

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 Betting Preview 

The Brooklyn Nets have been in terrible form as they’ve lost 16 of their last 19 games overall and they will be hoping to arrest a six-game losing streak after getting trampled by the Spurs in a 126-110 defeat last night. Michael Porter Jr. led the team with 25 points and 14 rebounds on nine of 22 shooting; Danny Wolf and Day’Ron Sharpe each scored 14 points, while Nolan Traore chipped in with 13 points.

As a team, the Nets shot 46 percent from the field and 13 of 34 from the 3-point line as they struggled to contain the Spurs from the start and were always playing from behind after getting outscored by 36-22 in the first quarter. The Nets did show some glimpses of their potential with 34 points in the second quarter, but every time they went on a run, the Spurs would respond with a bigger run.

Boston Celtics Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics have been on a tear as they’ve won nine of their last 11 games overall, but they will be looking to bounce back here after having their four-game win streak halted by the Nuggets in a 103-84 road defeat on Wednesday. Jaylen Brown led the team with 23 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists; Derrick White added 20 points with six rebounds and three blocks, while Neemias Queta chipped in with 10 points, but no other player finished in double figures in scoring.

As a team, the Celtics shot just 35 percent from the field and 12 of 43 from the 3-point line as they played great defense at the start of the game to take a narrow lead into halftime, but the Celtics went ice-cold and scored just 36 points in the entire second half to suffer one of their worst defeats of the season. Payton Pritchard had a quiet game of just three points on one of six shots while Nikola Vucevic shot just one of seven from the field for his two points. 

Why the Boston Celtics will win

• The Nets have lost each of their last 12 games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Celtics have won 16 of their last 17 home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Celtics have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games when playing with a rest advantage.

Why the Brooklyn Nets will win

• The Nets have won two of their last three games as road underdogs against the Celtics following a loss.
• The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Nets have covered the spread in each of their last four night games against Celtics teams that held a winning record.

Total Points: Facts

• Each of the last six games between the Nets and Celtics at TD Garden has gone UNDER the total points line.
• Seven of the Nets’ last eight night games at TD Garden have gone UNDER the total points line.

Boston Celtics Player Facts

• The Celtics are allowing just 101.6 points per 48 minutes while Neemias Queta is on the floor this season—the lowest mark of any qualified player in the league.
• Jaylen Brown ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for points per game (29.1) this season.

Brooklyn Nets Player Facts

• Noah Clowney ranks 4th amongst qualified centers for three-pointers made per game (2.1) this season.
• Nolan Traore leads all Nets players for assists per 36 minutes (6.0) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Celtics rank 1st in the league for turnovers per game this season (12.2).
• The Celtics rank 30th in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (18.1).
• The Nets rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (10.1).
• The Nets rank 30th in the league for field goal percentage this season (44.4%).

Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics Prediction

The Nets don’t currently have any players listed on their injury report, while the Celtics have ruled out Jayson Tatum once again. The Nets have been one of the coldest teams in the league; they are playing this game on zero days’ rest and their last five games have been double-digit defeats.

In contrast, the Celtics were on fire before they got humbled in their last game and I fully expect them to take out their frustrations on the lowly Nets, who aren’t playing for much at this stage of the season. The line is certainly hefty, but I think the Celtics get off to a quick start and cruise to a comfortable win in this one.

Peter Tran's Pick: Boston -17.5