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This January 12 the NBA will offer us a shortened day of six games. However, each of those games will have al lot at stake, especially this clash between the Celtics vs Nets, the top two teams in the Eastern Conference standings.
The Nets will try to use their current good moment to vindicate themselves for the 103-92 loss suffered against the Celtics in the first game of the campaign. Moreover, the Nets have lost against the Celtics in their last eight encounters.
JefeBet brings you the best analysis of the different games of the best basketball league in the world with their respective predictions, as well as the best sports betting content. Without further ado, here we leave you our Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets prediction.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Celtics vs Nets NBA Regular Season Gameon January 12, 2023
- Where: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York.
- When: Thursday, January 12, 2023, 7:30 PM ET
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Betting on the Boston Celtics
- Season Season Record: 30-12
The Celtics have been by far the most consistent team in the NBA this campaign, owning not only the top spot in the Eastern Conference, but also the best record in the league. However, with only 2.0 games separating them from their closest rival, the Nets, they know they must not relax in their quest for more victories.
The Celtics have been very solid on offense this season, being the second strongest team in the NBA in that aspect with an average of 118.5 points scored per game.This has considerably helped a defense that has been a bit permissive, conceding an average of 112.6 points per game.
Indeed, it was precisely the Celtics’ offense the one that led them to their fourth win in a row last night, defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 114-125. Also, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown had another great performance last night, scoring 31 and 41 points, respectively.
Betting on the Brooklyn Nets
- Regular Season Record: 27-13
On their side, the Nets continue moving forward with their excellent rhythm and after suffering a lot during the first months of the campaign. Now, they are in second place in the East and very close to the leaders, the Celtics. Moreover, they have lost only one of their last 15 games, and arrive to this game after attaining two wins in a row.
The most recent of those victories was achieved in a hard-fought away game against the Miami Heat. In this clash, their defense did a great job in the second half of the game, limiting their opponent to 37 points. The team from Brooklyn ended up winning by a close score of 102-101. Kyrie Irving was the team’s leading scorer in that game with 29 points.
The Nets have improved a lot on offense and, even at home, they are averaging a remarkable 116.3 points scored per game.That kind of effort has also been backed up by a defense that has allowed an average of 109.3 points at home. It is for this reason that they are confident they will be capable of shaking the Celtics’ dominance off themselves.
JefeBet Prediction
The Celtics are a great team, especially on offense, and they have proven it throughout the campaign. However, in this Celtics vs Nets game, they will have the difficult challenge of overcoming a home defense that has surpassed the expectations and that has looked very solid ever since the coach was changed.
However, while Boston has not been particularly strong defensively, it seems like they will be able to breathe a little in this match, given that the Nets will be playing without their offensive leader, Kevin Durant. He got injured in their previous game and he will not play for a few weeks.This leaves all the responsibility and the offense in Irving’s hands.
Irving’s caliber has already been proven, but it is likely that him playing on his own will not be enough to overcome the powerful Celtics’ offense, as it does not seem to be affected by having to play on nights in a row. Indeed, they have a 6-0 record under such conditions. So, we expect the Celtics to take advantage of their opponents’ absences and add another win to their record.
Prediction: Boston Celtics Spread.
