A part of Friday, February 27’s five-game NBA schedule, the Brooklyn Nets (15-43) visit the Boston Celtics (38-20).
Sitting in second place of the Eastern Conference standings, Boston is 8-2 in its last 10 games. Brooklyn is the polar opposite with a 2-8 record over its previous ten matchups.
Let’s dive into our Nets vs. Celtics prediction, picks, and spread for Friday, February 27 on PrizePicks Team Picks.
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Nets vs. Celtics Prediction, Spread, Over/Under
Boston is 9-1 in the last head-to-head matchups, but Brooklyn is 4-1 against the spread (ATS) over the previous five battles.
In the last 10 games, the Celtics are 7-3 ATS while the Nets sport a putrid 2-8 mark in the split. The under 8-2 for Boston in the previous ten contests, but Brooklyn brings a contrasting trend with the over 7-3.
Nets vs. Celtics Spread, Over/Under
NBA Advanced Stats have the Nets (27th) and Celtics (30th) among the four slowest teams in pace, contributing to tonight’s low 209.5 total. With Boston third and Brooklyn 28th in NET Ratings, the Celtics are major 17.5-point favorites for Friday night.
- Spread: Boston Celtics -17.5
- Over/Under: 209.5
- Gamer Winner Payout: Nets 8.33x | Celtics 1.06x
Team picks data is live as of publishing and is subject to change.
Nets vs. Celtics Injury Report
Let’s have a look at the full Nets vs. Celtics injury report for Friday’s matchup, via NBA.com.
Nets Injury Report
- None
Celtics Injury Report
- F Jayson Tatum (Achilles): OUT
Nets vs. Celtics Prediction on Spread
In the last ten games, the Nets have an average margin of -14.6. On February 19, they suffered a 28-point loss against the Cavaliers, and February 5’s 20-point stumble against the Magic only added to the pain. Tonight’s 17.5-point spread feels warranted.
Thanks to a slow pace, the Nets hold opponents to 33.2 3-point attempts per game (second) and a 38.7% 3-point shot distribution (fourth), per Dunks & Threes. However, opponents convert 37.4% of triples against Brooklyn (30th).
Boston remains one of the Association’s most lethal teams from deep, posting 15.3 makes (third) and 42.4 attempts per game (second). This is with the Celtics holding the league’s slowest pace.
Playing at a snail’s pace probably won’t save the Nets’ perimeter defense. Opposing teams’ efficiency from beyond the arc against Brooklyn draws obvious concern, and Boston shoots an efficient 36.1% (12th).
The Celtics’ advantages do not stop there, for they sit sixth in offensive rebounding percentage while the Nets rank 21st. Brooklyn posts 15.4 turnovers per game (25th), and Boston values premium ball security with only 12.1 turnovers per matchup (first).
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Nets F Michael Porter Jr. and Celtics C Neemias Queta could flourish with advantages in shot distributions for NBA picks on PrizePicks.
Nets F Michael Porter Jr. vs. Celtics Projection: 20.5 Points
- The Celtics rank 28th in 3-point shot distribution allowed, surrendering 14.0 made treys (22nd) and 38.9 attempts from deep per game (25th).
- Porter leads the Nets with 9.3 triple attempts per appearance while shooting an efficient 36.9% from deep.
- The 6’10” forward has reached at least 20 points in five of eight games this month, totaling 19.8 points per game (PPG) in February.
- According to FantasyLabs, Porter’s 30.6% usage rate tops Brooklyn, and his volume remains healthy with 16.6 shots per game this month.
Celtics C Neemias Queta vs. Nets Projection: 9.5 Points
- NBA Advanced Stats ranks Brooklyn 26th in defensive rating, and they give up 53.4 points in the paint per game (26th).
- Furthermore, Nets C Nic Claxton could be a favorable one-on-one matchup, as his 121.6 defensive rating is last in the starting lineup.
- Queta averages 9.8 PPG and has recorded 11.3 PPG in his last three games.
- The 7’0” big man is one of the only Celtics who relies on getting to the rim, taking 93.8% of his field goal attempts from within ten feet of the basket.
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Despite tonight’s sky-high 17.5-point spread, the Celtics could still carry enough advantages to cover. Brooklyn mostly leans on making games ugly, but Boston is comfortable with a slow pace. Will Porter’s solid matchup be enough to keep things competitive?
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