Nets vs. Celtics Free Pick
BOSTON, MA (The Spread) – The Nets will look to end the Celtics’ modest two-game winning streak when Boston hosts New Jersey tonight at 7:30PM ET.
ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed the Celtics as 6-point favorites over the Nets, while the over/under total for this game is currently sitting at 185.5 points. New Jersey enters play with an 11-25 overall record and is 8-12 on the road this year, while Boston is 17-17 overall and 12-8 at home.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Celtics opened as 6.5-point favorites but the spread has been bet down to 6 at most sports books. The total, meanwhile, opened at 184.5 and is now up to 185.5.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers placed on tonight’s game, 55% of NBA public bettors currently favor the Celtics. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
NBA FREE PICK: Take New Jersey. According to latest NBA trends, the Nets are 4-0 against the spread in their last four road games, 4-0 ATS in their last four games as a road underdog and 5-1 ATS in their last six Friday night games. The Celtics, meanwhile, are 3-13 against the number in their last 16 games overall, 1-4 ATS in their last five home games and 0-5 ATS in their last five games versus the Eastern Conference. Even if Deron Williams and the Nets can’t pull off the upset tonight, look for them to keep the game somewhat close.
FRIDAY NBA FREE PICK: NEW JERSEY NETS +6
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