The Boston Celtics (13-4) will be at the Barclays Center to go head-to-head against the Brooklyn Nets (9-9) in an Atlantic Division matchup. Action starts at 12 p.m. ET on Friday, November 29, 2019.
Boston Celtics vs. Brooklyn Nets ATS Odds
In their first matchup this season, Walker led the Celtics to a 121-110 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 39 points. The two teams combined to score 231 points, which was over the projected point total of 222.5, and Boston covered as a 4.5-point favorite. One of Boston’s largest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 22-24 (91.7 percent), while the Nets were just 9-19 (47.4 percent).
The Celtics’ Marcus Smart has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 14 points,6.2 assists,2.4 steals per game. Meanwhile, Jarrett Allen has averaged 17 points,13.8 rebounds,1.2 steals during that same time frame for the Nets.
It will be a battle of conflicting paces as the up-and-down Nets will look to push the more half-court-oriented Celtics. The Nets rank sixth in possessions per game while the Celtics are 20th. The Celtics should be expected to protect the ball well. They rank 1st at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 11.8 percent). Conversely, the Nets force the second-fewest turnovers in the league (opponents’ turnover percentage of 12.3 percent).
Boston Celtics vs. Brooklyn Nets Free Pick
NBA Tip: SU Winner – Celtics, ATS Winner – Celtics, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Nets rank fourth in assists allowed per game (22.3) while the Celtics rank ninth (23.1).
- Boston ranks first in steals allowed per game (5.6) while Brooklyn ranks 23rd (8.3).
- The Nets average 46.6 rebounds per game, which ranks ninth in the league. The Celtics rank 26th in rebounds allowed per game (47.6).
- Boston ranks second in points allowed in the paint per game (41.1) while Brooklyn ranks 14th (47.4).
- Boston ranks fifth in fast break points allowed per game (11.9) while Brooklyn ranks 11th (12.6).
- The Nets average 37.6 three pointers per game, which ranks sixth in the league. The Celtics rank 26th in three pointers allowed per game (36.2).
- The Nets average 5.2 blocks per game, which ranks 13th in the NBA. The Celtics rank 24th in blocks allowed per game (6.0).
- Brooklyn averages 14.2 second chance points per game, which ranks eighth in the NBA. Boston ranks 11th in second chance points allowed per game (13.0).
- Boston ranks first in points off turnovers allowed per game (13.3) while Brooklyn ranks 21st (18.7).
- When holding opponents under 100 points, Brooklyn is 2-0 and Boston is 3-1.
- The Nets are 9-7 when they reach the century mark, while the Celtics are 12-1.
- Brooklyn is 4-4 ATS at home, while Boston is 6-3-1 ATS on the road.
- The total has gone under in 8 of the Celtics’ 10 road games, while 5 of the Nets’ 8 home games have gone under.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Boston and Brooklyn are both 3-2 ATS with 5 unders.
- During their last five games, the Celtics have scored an average of 103.8 points per game (7.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 100.0 points per game (4.1 below their season average).
- The Nets have outscored opponents by an average of 4.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Brooklyn has lost by an average of 1.7 points.
