Nets vs. Celtics line, picks: Advanced computer NBA model releases selections for Game 2 matchup
The Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets face off in Game 2 of a best-of-seven clash at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday. Boston is favored by 3.5 points at Caesars Sportsbook, while the Over-Under is set at 226 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page). Before making any Nets vs. Celtics picks, you NEED to check out the NBA predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past three-plus seasons. The model enters the first full week of the 2022 NBA playoffs on a stunning 86-56 roll on all top-rated NBA picks, returning almost $2,400. Anyone following it has seen HUGE returns!
The model knows the Nets are adept in shotmaking. Brooklyn scored nearly 123 points per 100 possessions with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving on the floor during the regular season, leading to a top-tier overall offense. In Game 1, the Nets produced a stellar 64.4 percent true shooting mark that nearly led to an upset. Brooklyn also received 39 points on 60 percent shooting from Irving, who showcased his lofty ceiling.
The model also knows Boston put together an impressive offensive showing in Game 1. The Celtics had four players score at least 20 points, and Boston dominated the glass, securing more than 40 percent of missed shots. Boston also held Brooklyn to 1.25 assists for every turnover on defense. The Celtics led the NBA in defensive rating during the regular season, in addition to top-tier marks in shooting efficiency allowed and other baseline fundamentals.
Now, it has set its sights on Nets vs. Celtics. We can tell you the model is leaning Over the total, and it also says one side of the spread hits in over 60 percent of simulations! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any NBA picks.
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