Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics 3/3/2023 Free Picks, Tips and Predictions
The Brooklyn Nets will be facing off against the Boston Celtics in the first game of a Friday night NBA on ESPN doubleheader at TD Garden. The Nets, with a record of 34-28, are looking to end a four-game losing streak and maintain their 1.5-game lead over Miami for sixth place in the East. In their last game on Wednesday, Brooklyn struggled against the New York Knicks and suffered a 142-118 road loss, despite a strong performance from Cameron Johnson, who led five Nets players in double figures with 33 points. Mikal Bridges added 21 points and three assists, but the Nets were unable to overcome a poor defensive effort that allowed the Knicks to shoot 61% from the field.
This season, the Nets have been shooting well from beyond the arc and from the free throw line, with percentages of 38.8% and 79.6%, respectively. Defensively, they have been allowing opponents to shoot 37.2% from deep and have been grabbing an average of 40.1 rebounds per game.
- Brooklyn is 0-6 ATS in their last 6 matches with the Celtics.
- The Nets are 0-10 SU in their last 10 games against Boston.
- The Brooklyn Nets are 0-6 SU in their last 6 games on the road.
Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics 3/3/2023 Free Picks, Tips and Predictions
Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics will be looking to build on their recent momentum, having won their last three games. With a record of 33-30, the Celtics are currently tied for sixth place in the East with the Miami Heat, just 1.5 games behind the fourth-place Atlanta Hawks. In their last game on Wednesday, the Celtics defeated the Orlando Magic 132-96, with Jayson Tatum scoring 27 points and Kemba Walker adding 21.
The Celtics have been shooting 37.1% from beyond the arc and 77.2% from the free throw line this season while allowing opponents to shoot 37.1% from deep and grabbing an average of 44.3 rebounds per game. Boston is averaging 118.1 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 112.1 points on 46.7 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 30.4 points and 8.7 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 26.5 points and 3.2 assists. Malcolm Brogdon is the third double-digit scorer and Mike Muscala is grabbing 4.7 rebounds.
- Brooklyn is 0-6 ATS in their last 6 matches with the Celtics.
- The Nets are 0-10 SU in their last 10 games against Boston.
- The Brooklyn Nets are 0-6 SU in their last 6 games on the road.
Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics. The NBA pick for this game is the Boston Celtics. Brooklyn F Ben Simmons has missed the last four games with left knee soreness and will remain from this contest. The Nets are on a predictable downward spiral and they could be in for a long night. Look for the Celtics to win a game that soars over the total. Prediction, Boston Celtics win 123-112.
NBA Starting Time: 7:30 PM (EDT)
Location: TD Garden in Boston, MA
Date: Friday, Mar 3, 2023
TV: ESPN
NBA Odds: Boston Celtics -11
NBA Totals: 227.5
