Boston is a double-digit home favourite on the NBA odds.

Nets vs. Celtics NBA Betting Odds

At this point in the season, maybe two-thirds of the league is playing for something and the rest not much. You could argue both Brooklyn and Boston are in that latter spot. The rebuilding Nets will miss the playoffs as was always expected under first-year coach Jordi Fernandez. They could be one of the busier teams this offseason via trades with a bevy of future first-round picks and a coveted player in Cameron Johnson. It was moderately surprising Johnson wasn’t dealt at February’s trade deadline. The Nets already have shut down leading scorer Cam Thomas (24.0 PPG) for the season.

Boston doesn’t have much to play for because it has clinched a playoff spot and basically is locked into the Eastern Conference’s No. 2 seed behind Cleveland and the NBA’s No. 3 overall seed behind the Cavs and Oklahoma City (in whichever order those two conference leaders finish). So it’s much more important for the Celtics over the next month to keep guys healthy rather than win games.

The Celtics try for the four-game season sweep of the Nets – two were very close, including Saturday’s matchup — and have won the past seven in the series overall. Boston All-Star Jayson Tatum is averaging 29.7 points in the season series and likely NBA Sixth Man of the Year Payton Pritchard 21.7 points.

Brooklyn Nets

Brooklyn was an 11.5-point home underdog on Saturday against Boston and lost 115-113, but the Nets then played again Sunday and snapped a three-game skid with a 122-114 win over visiting Atlanta behind 28 points from Cam Johnson (mentioned above) and 22 from Keon Johnson. The Nets trailed by eight late in the third but took control with an extended 31-12 run that spanned into the fourth. Atlanta was 10-for-28 from deep in the first three quarters and 1-for-9 in the fourth.

Brooklyn is a pretty good defensive team ranking sixth in opponents’ field-goal percentage (40.3). Starting guard D’Angelo Russell (13.3 PPG) and forward Ziaire Williams (10.0 PPG, 4.8 RPG) both sat out Sunday, but likely only as it was the second of a back-to-back. Tyrese Martin (16 points) and Jalen Wilson (13 points) started in their spots. The Nets have lost six straight road games but have tied their 2023-24 total of 12 away victories.

Boston Celtics

Boston won for the seventh time in eight games Saturday with that 115-113 victory in Brooklyn but unlike the Nets haven’t played since, so it’s a true home-and-home set for the Celtics. Centre Kristaps Porzingis returned from an eight-game absence due to illness and had 24 points, while Payton Pritchard added 22 and Jayson Tatum 20 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. Pritchard set the NBA single-season record during the game with his 219th 3-pointer off the bench and leads all NBA reserves this season in points (947), three-pointers (220) and plus/minus (+348). The Celtics rested Derrick White and Al Horford and then lost All-Star Jaylen Brown in the second half after he left with back spasms.

If this were a big game, we’d say unlikely that Brown sits but there’s no point in pushing him. The Celtics are 32-3 this season when shooting a better per centage from the field than their opponents. The under is 5-1 in Boston’s past six at home vs. Brooklyn.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Nets vs. Celtics?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Nets Team Leaders

BK

Points	Cam Thomas 23.96
Assists	D'Angelo Russell 5.55
Rebounds	Nic Claxton 7.36
FG%	Nic Claxton 56.3
Steals	D'Angelo Russell 1.14
Blocks	Nic Claxton 1.43

BOS

Points	Jayson Tatum 26.83
Assists	Jayson Tatum 5.99
Rebounds	Jayson Tatum 8.65
FG%	Luke Kornet 66.8
Steals	Jaylen Brown 1.16
Blocks	Kristaps Porzingis 1.5

BK

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

BOS

Points	Derrick White 30
Assists	Jrue Holiday 5
Rebounds	Jayson Tatum 14
FG%	Luke Kornet 100
Steals	Kristaps Porzingis 4
Blocks	Derrick White 2

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Celtics Team Leaders

BK

Points	Cam Thomas 23.96
Assists	D'Angelo Russell 5.55
Rebounds	Nic Claxton 7.36
FG%	Nic Claxton 56.3
Steals	D'Angelo Russell 1.14
Blocks	Nic Claxton 1.43

BOS

Points	Jayson Tatum 26.83
Assists	Jayson Tatum 5.99
Rebounds	Jayson Tatum 8.65
FG%	Luke Kornet 66.8
Steals	Jaylen Brown 1.16
Blocks	Kristaps Porzingis 1.5

BK

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

BOS

Points	Derrick White 30
Assists	Jrue Holiday 5
Rebounds	Jayson Tatum 14
FG%	Luke Kornet 100
Steals	Kristaps Porzingis 4
Blocks	Derrick White 2

Injuries

Brooklyn

Reece Beekman (PG)

Out Sun Calf - 12 / 04 / 25

Ziaire Williams (SF)

Out Sun Knee - 11 / 04 / 25

D'Angelo Russell (PG)

Out Sun Ankle - 05 / 04 / 25

Jalen Wilson (PF)

Ques Tues Ankle - 02 / 04 / 25

D'Angelo Russell (PG)

Prob Thurs Knee - 02 / 04 / 25

Noah Clowney (PF)

out for season Ankle - 30 / 03 / 25

Cameron Johnson (PF)

Out indefinitely Back - 30 / 03 / 25

D'Angelo Russell (PG)

Ques Mon Ankle - 29 / 03 / 25

Noah Clowney (PF)

Ques Sat Wrist - 27 / 03 / 25

Trendon Watford (SG)

Ques Fri Illness - 27 / 03 / 25

Boston

Jrue Holiday (PG)

Ques Sun Shoulder - 12 / 04 / 25

Al Horford (C)

Ques Sun Knee - 12 / 04 / 25

Derrick White (PG)

Ques Sun Neck - 12 / 04 / 25

Jrue Holiday (PG)

Ques Fri Shoulder - 09 / 04 / 25

Al Horford (C)

Ques Fri Knee - 09 / 04 / 25

Kristaps Porzingis (PF)

Ques Fri Illness - 09 / 04 / 25

Derrick White (PG)

Ques Fri Ankle - 09 / 04 / 25

Kristaps Porzingis (PF)

Ques Tues Face - 05 / 04 / 25

Jrue Holiday (PG)

Ques Fri Shoulder - 01 / 04 / 25

Al Horford (C)

Ques Fri Toe - 01 / 04 / 25

Injuries

Brooklyn

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Reece Beekman (PG)	Out Sun	Calf - 12 / 04 / 25	0-2	1-1	+ -
Beekman is fighting off right calf soreness, and will not take the court against the Knicks on Sunday.
Ziaire Williams (SF)	Out Sun	Knee - 11 / 04 / 25	0-2	1-1	+ -
Williams is managing a knee injury, and he is not projected to dress against the Knicks on Sunday.
D'Angelo Russell (PG)	Out Sun	Ankle - 05 / 04 / 25	1-4	3-2	+ -
Russell is dealing with a right ankle sprain, and he is unlikely to feature in lineup against the Knicks on Sunday.
Jalen Wilson (PF)	Ques Tues	Ankle - 02 / 04 / 25	2-4	4-2	+ -
Wilson missed the last game bothered by right ankle soreness, and it has yet to be established if he will be available against the Pelicans on Tuesday.
D'Angelo Russell (PG)	Prob Thurs	Knee - 02 / 04 / 25	2-4	4-2	+ -
Russell is hampered by a knee injury, but he is projected to be available against the Timberwolves on Thursday.
Noah Clowney (PF)	out for season	Ankle - 30 / 03 / 25	3-4	5-2	+ -
Clowney missed the last two games due to an ankle injury, and he is likely to miss the remainder of the season.
Cameron Johnson (PF)	Out indefinitely	Back - 30 / 03 / 25	3-4	5-2	+ -
Johnson is out of line up due to a back contusion, and the team officials have yet to provide an exact return date.
D'Angelo Russell (PG)	Ques Mon	Ankle - 29 / 03 / 25	3-5	6-2	+ -
Russell is dealing with an ankle injury, and it is undetermined if he will play Monday versus Mavericks.
Noah Clowney (PF)	Ques Sat	Wrist - 27 / 03 / 25	3-6	6-3	+ -
Clowney is hampered with a wrist injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Wizards on Saturday.
Trendon Watford (SG)	Ques Fri	Illness - 27 / 03 / 25	3-6	6-3	+ -
Watford is dealing with an illness, and it is undetermined if he will play Friday's game versus Clippers.

Boston

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Jrue Holiday (PG)	Ques Sun	Shoulder - 12 / 04 / 25	2-1	1-2	+ -
Holiday is managing a right shoulder impingement, and it is unclear if he will be ready for the Playoff first round against the Magic on Sunday.
Al Horford (C)	Ques Sun	Knee - 12 / 04 / 25	2-1	1-2	+ -
Horford is managing a right knee sprain, and it is undetermined if he will be ready for the Playoff first round against the Magic on Sunday.
Derrick White (PG)	Ques Sun	Neck - 12 / 04 / 25	2-1	1-2	+ -
White is nursing a right neck sprain, and it is unknown if he will be ready for the Playoff first round against the Magic on Sunday.
Jrue Holiday (PG)	Ques Fri	Shoulder - 09 / 04 / 25	2-3	2-3	+ -
Holiday is managing a right shoulder injury and it is unclear if he will be available for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Al Horford (C)	Ques Fri	Knee - 09 / 04 / 25	2-3	2-3	+ -
Horford is battling with a knee injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Hornets on Friday.
Kristaps Porzingis (PF)	Ques Fri	Illness - 09 / 04 / 25	2-3	2-3	+ -
Porzingis is ailing from illness, and it is uncertain if he will suit up against the Hornets on Friday.
Derrick White (PG)	Ques Fri	Ankle - 09 / 04 / 25	2-3	2-3	+ -
White is battling with ankle injury, and it is unclear if he will return back to action for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Kristaps Porzingis (PF)	Ques Tues	Face - 05 / 04 / 25	4-3	2-5	+ -
Porzingis exited the game due to a facial injury, and it is unknown if he will play Tuesday's game against the Knicks.
Jrue Holiday (PG)	Ques Fri	Shoulder - 01 / 04 / 25	5-4	3-6	+ -
Holiday is hampered by a right shoulder injury, and it is unclear if he will take the court against the Suns on Friday.
Al Horford (C)	Ques Fri	Toe - 01 / 04 / 25	5-4	3-6	+ -
Horford is bothered by a left big toe sprain, and status for Friday's game versus the Suns is unknown.