The Boston Celtics (7-7) and Brooklyn Nets (2-11) meet in an Eastern Conference battle Tuesday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Celtics vs. Nets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

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The Celtics beat the LA Clippers 121-118 Sunday, closing as a 5-point home favorite as the Over (220) cashed with ease. F Jaylen Brown led the way with 33 points, but was just 14-for-33 from the field. Boston has played well over the last week, going 3-1 straight up and 2-2 against the spread (ATS). It is 5-9 ATS on the season.

The Nets throttled the Washington Wizards 129-106, covering as a 3-point road underdog as the Over (232) hit. Leading both teams, F Michael Porter Jr. scored 34 points as Brooklyn snapped a 4-game losing streak with its second win. It has gone 3-3 ATS over its last 6 contests and is 5-8 ATS on the season.

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Moneyline (ML): Celtics -550 (bet $550 to win $100) | Nets +400 (bet $100 to win $400)Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -10.5 (-110) | Nets +10.5 (-110)Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Celtics at Nets key injuries

Celtics

F Jayson Tatum (achilles) out

Nets

G Cam Thomas (hamstring) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Celtics at Nets picks and predictionsPrediction

Celtics 118, Nets 104

PASS.

Avoid this one. The Celtics (-550) should win with ease, but are far too expensive to consider here.

BET CELTICS -10.5 (-110).

The Celtics have performed well as a sizable favorite. They are 2-1 ATS as a favorite of 8 or greater. Boston’s offense is surging as well, tallying 126 points across its last 2 games.

The Nets, on the other hand, are 2-6 ATS as an underdog of 9 or greater. Brooklyn has had the opposite offensive traction and has scored more than 109 points just once in its last 5 games.

Considering those trends, back CELTICS -10.5 (-110).

BET UNDER 224.5 (-110).

Simply put, a faster game means more scoring potential, and this game should be played slow. The Celtics rank last (30th) and the Nets sit 28th in pace.

Brooklyn has gone Under in 2 of its last 3 games, holding 2 of those foes to 106 or fewer. The Celtics are 1-3 O/U across their last 4 games and have allowed 107 or fewer in 5 of their last 7 games.

Expect a slow-tempo game and back UNDER 224.5 (-110).

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