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The Boston Celtics (36-36, 1-3) are 12.5-point underdogs heading into a potentially deciding Game 5 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs against the Brooklyn Nets (48-24, 3-1) at Barclays Center on Tuesday, starting at 7:30 PM ET on TNT. The Nets hold a 3-1 series lead.
How to Watch
Time: 7:30 PM EST
TV Channel: TNT
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Nets vs. Celtics Betting Data
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nets | -12.5 | -110 | -110 | 234 | -110 | -110 |
Nets Betting Data
- Brooklyn has a 40-35 record against the spread this year.
- The Nets have gone 1-1 as at least 12.5-point favorites.
- Brooklyn often hits the over, eclipsing the point total in 43 of 75 games (57.3%).
Celtics Betting Data
- Against the spread this season, Boston is under .500: 36-40.
- When the Celtics are at least 12.5-point underdogs, they are 1-0 against the spread.
- Boston hit the over in 52.6% of its games (40 of 76 games).
Point Total Insights
- In Brooklyn's matchups this season, the Nets and their opponents have exceeded Tuesday's point total of 234 points 35 times (46.1% of opportunities).
- 23 Boston games this year (29.9% of its matchups) finished with a final total greater than Tuesday's total of 234 points.
- The Nets average 118.8 points per game against the Celtics' 112.7, totaling 2.5 points under the game's point total of 234.
- The 225.7 points per game these two teams allow their opponents to score on average this season are 8.3 fewer than the 234 total in this contest.
- The Nets have seen a 232.8 average over/under in their games this season, 1.2 points fewer than the over/under in this matchup.
- Celtics' games have an over/under of 224.4 points this season, 9.6 points fewer than the total points bet for this game.
Previous Matchups
Brooklyn has an 8-2 record against Boston over the last 10 matchups, while the Nets have also covered the spread in eight of 10 games against the Celtics.
| Date | Favorite | Home Team | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Game Type | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/30/2021 | Nets | Celtics | -9 | 229 | -424 | 326 | Playoffs | 141-126 BKN |
| 5/28/2021 | Nets | Celtics | -7.5 | 227.5 | -332 | 265 | Playoffs | 125-119 BOS |
| 5/25/2021 | Nets | Nets | -9 | 228 | -457 | 344 | Playoffs | 130-108 BKN |
| 5/22/2021 | Nets | Nets | -8.5 | 233 | -416 | 323 | Playoffs | 104-93 BKN |
| 4/23/2021 | Nets | Nets | -3.5 | 225 | -160 | 133 | Regular Season | 109-104 BKN |
| 3/11/2021 | Nets | Nets | -2.5 | 232 | -136 | 114 | Regular Season | 121-109 BKN |
| 12/25/2020 | Nets | Celtics | -3 | 230 | -145 | 122 | Regular Season | 123-95 BKN |
| 8/5/2020 | Celtics | Celtics | -9 | 223.5 | -430 | 337 | Regular Season | 149-115 BOS |
| 3/3/2020 | Celtics | Celtics | -6.5 | 219 | -277 | 223 | Regular Season | 129-120 BKN |
| 11/29/2019 | Celtics | Nets | -4.5 | 213 | -205 | 170 | Regular Season | 112-107 BKN |
Nets Players to Watch
- James Harden leads the Nets in rebounds and assists. Harden averages 24.6 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 10.8 assists per game.
- Kevin Durant is Brooklyn's leading scorer, tallying 26.9 per game while tacking on 7.1 rebounds and 5.6 assists.
- Joe Harris leads the Nets in three-point shooting, making an average of 3.1 shots per game from beyond the arc.
- The Brooklyn steals leader is Kyrie Irving, who averages 1.4 takeaways per game, while its blocks leader is Nicolas Claxton, who compiles 1.3 rejections per contest.
Celtics Players to Watch
- Jayson Tatum racks up 26.4 points per game and is the top scorer for the Celtics.
- Tristan Thompson has a stat line of 8.1 rebounds, 7.6 points and 1.2 assists per game for Boston to take the top rebound spot on the team. Marcus Smart holds the top spot for assists with 5.7 per game, adding 13.1 points and 3.5 rebounds per outing.
- Kemba Walker averages 3.0 three-pointers per game, the most on the Celtics.
- Smart (1.5 steals per game) is the steal leader for Boston while Robert Williams III (1.8 blocks per game) is the block leader.
Injury Report
Nets:
Jeff Green: Out (Foot),
Spencer Dinwiddie: Out For Season (ACL),
Alize Johnson: Out (Ankle)
Celtics:
Jaylen Brown: Out For Season (Wrist),
Kemba Walker: Day To Day (Knee),
Robert Williams III: Day To Day (Ankle)
