Nets vs. Celtics NBA Playoffs Game 3 Prediction, Betting Tips & Picks 4/23/2022

by | Apr 21, 2022

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The Boston Celtics (51-31) enter their game on April 23, 2022 as a 3.5-point underdog against the Brooklyn Nets (44-38). The game’s over/under is 223.5. Find more below on the Nets vs. Celtics betting line, injury report, head-to-head stats, best bets and more.

Nets vs. Celtics Spread and Betting Line

Nets vs Celtics Betting Information
Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline
Nets -3.5 – – 223.5 -110 -110 -167 142

Nets vs. Celtics Game Info

  • Game Day: Saturday, April 23, 2022
  • Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
  • Location: Brooklyn, New York
  • Arena: Barclays Center

Computer Predictions for Nets vs. Celtics

Computer picks for Nets vs Celtics
ATS Over/Under Score Prediction
Celtics (+3.5) Under (223.5) Celtics 113 Nets 108

Nets vs. Celtics Betting Trends

  • Brooklyn’s record against the spread last season was 36-33-0.
  • As 3.5-point favorites or more, the Nets went 18-23 against the spread last year.
  • Brooklyn had 39 of its 72 games hit the over last season.

    • Brooklyn Nets Leaders

  • Kevin Durant averaged 26.9 points, 7.1 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game last year. Defensively, he posted 0.7 steals and 1.3 blocks.
  • Joe Harris put up 14.1 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game last year. Defensively, he put up 0.7 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
  • Bruce Brown put up a team-high 5.4 rebounds per contest last year. He also posted 8.8 points and 1.6 assists, shooting 55.6% from the floor.
  • Patty Mills averaged 10.8 points, 1.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game last year, shooting 41.2% from the floor and 37.5% from beyond the arc with 2.4 made 3-pointers per contest.

    • Brooklyn Nets Season Stats

    Stat Rank
    Field Goal % 47.5 4
    Opp. Field Goal % 45.2 7
    Rebounds Per Game 44.4 13
    Opp. Rebounds Per Game 44.1 15
    Turnovers Per Game 13.2 15
    Opp. Turnovers Per Game 12.4 23

    Celtics vs. Nets Betting Trends

  • Against the spread, Boston is 45-36-3 this year.
  • The Celtics’ ATS record as 3.5-point underdogs or greater is 8-2.
  • Out of 82 Boston games so far this year, 42 have hit the over.

    • Boston Celtics Leaders

  • Jayson Tatum puts up 26.9 points per game and is the top scorer for the Celtics.
  • The Boston leaders in rebounding and assists are Robert Williams III with 9.6 rebounds per game (he also adds 10.0 points and 2.0 assists per game) and Marcus Smart with 5.9 assists per game (he also tacks on 12.1 points and 3.8 rebounds per game).
  • Boston’s leader in steals is Smart with 1.7 per game, and its leader in blocks is Williams with 2.2 per game.

    • Boston Celtics Season Stats

    Stat Rank
    Field Goal % 46.6 15
    Opp. Field Goal % 43.4 1
    Rebounds Per Game 46.1 4
    Opp. Rebounds Per Game 43.7 12
    Turnovers Per Game 13.0 13
    Opp. Turnovers Per Game 13.0 13

    Nets and Celtics Injury Report

    Nets: Ben Simmons: Out (Back), Joe Harris: Out For Season (Ankle)
      Celtics: Robert Williams III: Out (Knee)

    Betting Tips for Nets vs. Celtics

    After digging through all of the key stats and trends for this matchup, our best bet against the spread is Celtics (+3.5). Our computer prediction sees the scoring going under the total of 223.5 points, with the teams finishing with a final score of Celtics 113, Nets 108 when it’s sorted out on the court.

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