The Boston Celtics host the struggling New Jersey Nets, Wednesday Feb 16, as the Celtics look to three-peat over the Nets. The Celtics lead the Nets 9-1 SU in their last ten meetings. NBA oddsmakers have the Celtics as -10.5 point home favorites over the Nets with the over/under set at 185 points. Be sure to check Nets vs Celtics NBA Point Spreads and get your predictions in early.
The Nets (17-39) (4-24 V) have lost seven of their last ten games including four of five on the road. New Jersey is playing the second of three straight games versus conference leaders, stretched over 12 days. Following a 105-95 loss to New York on Saturday, they never seriously challenged San Antonio. Brook Lopez and Travis Outlaw tied for the team lead with 11 points apiece. Rookie forward Damion James, who has missed 33 games due to a broken right foot, participated fully in practice Tuesday and has a chance to return for the Nets on Wednesday. "Whatever decision coach makes, I'm going to be satisfied with either one," James, averaging 3.1 points in 17 games, told the Nets' official website. "The Lord knows I want to be out there playing, but at the same time, coach doesn't want to put me out there playing if I ain't ready. But I think we've got a good feeling I'm ready."
The Celtics (39-14) (24-5 H) have won six of their last ten games including three of five on home court. They took command of the race for the top seed in the Eastern Conference on Sunday with an 85-82 victory over Miami. While the Celtics own a slim lead over the Heat in the standings, they've clinched the tiebreaker by winning all three meetings with Miami in the season series. It appears that the injury scare surrounding Boston star Paul Pierce was nothing more than a scare. Pierce announced after the game he would be getting an MRI on his left foot Monday, but Celtics coach Doc Rivers had good news after that day's practice. "It's OK. Everything's good," Rivers told the team's official website. "I think there's some bruising, obviously, swelling, but everything he can play with, and that was very good." The Celtics have taken 14 of 15 meetings with New Jersey since March 3, 2007. The lone loss, a 104-96 home defeat last Feb. 27, occurred with Pierce sidelined due to a sore right thumb.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Nets are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Boston.
- Nets are 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
- Underdog is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
- Road team is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Nets vs Celtics
When: Wednesday, Feb 16, 7:30 PM ET
Pick: Celtics -10.5
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The Nets (17-39) (4-24 V) have lost seven of their last ten games including four of five on the road. New Jersey is playing the second of three straight games versus conference leaders, stretched over 12 days. Following a 105-95 loss to New York on Saturday, they never seriously challenged San Antonio. Brook Lopez and Travis Outlaw tied for the team lead with 11 points apiece. Rookie forward Damion James, who has missed 33 games due to a broken right foot, participated fully in practice Tuesday and has a chance to return for the Nets on Wednesday. "Whatever decision coach makes, I'm going to be satisfied with either one," James, averaging 3.1 points in 17 games, told the Nets' official website. "The Lord knows I want to be out there playing, but at the same time, coach doesn't want to put me out there playing if I ain't ready. But I think we've got a good feeling I'm ready."
