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Game 2 -Boston Celtics vs. Brooklyn Nets Betting Information

Boston got the money in their play-in game vs. the Wizards impressively.  However, reality struck in their first playoff game against Brooklyn.  The Nets got the cash in a 104-93 NBA betting victory.  Boston will try and avoid the 0-2 hole on Tuesday against the Nets.  Brooklyn’s Big Three of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden were all in action for game one.  As a result, fans and gamblers were reminded just how great Brooklyn is when healthy.  Boston must confront the fact that they have no such talent.  And lack the depth of the Nets.

Game 2 -Boston Celtics vs. Brooklyn Nets Betting Information

Date: Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York
TV Coverage: TNT

Boston Celtics vs. Brooklyn Nets Betting Odds

Team SP/RL TOTAL ML
Celtics +9½ ( -110 ) 227 ( -110 ) +380
Nets -9½ ( -110 ) 227 ( -110 ) -475
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Boston Celtics at Brooklyn Nets CashBet Wagering Analysis

On this occasion, the Nets will draw a considerable top online sportsbook handle.  Squares won’t want to step into Brooklyn with a lackluster Celtics team.  Wise Guys will consider the Celtics because of the enhanced price they’ll get.  Oddsmakers know the public doesn’t want Boston.  Thus, they’ll sweeten the pot on the Celtics to even out the betting action.

Game one saw Kevin Durant lead Brooklyn with 32 points and 12 rebounds.  While Kyrie Irving added 29 points.  James Harden contributed 21 points and eight assists.  More empathically, this was the lineup and results in Brooklyn envisioned when assembling their team.

Boston Trounced in Game One

Boston finished with a betting on NBA record of 36-36 straight up, 33-38-1 against the spread, and 37-35 over the total.  Overall, the Celtics ranked 16th for scoring offense and 11th for points allowed.  The Celtics got the cash in only three of their most recent nine games.  Four of their last six games went under the total.

First among Celtics scorers is forward Jayson Tatum with 26.4 points per game.  Guard Jaylen Brown adds 24.7 points and 6.0 rebounds per outing.

Nothing But Nets for Brooklyn to Start Playoffs  

Late on, the Nets paid in five consecutive games.  Six of their previous nine games stayed under the total.  Brooklyn finished with a pro basketball betting record of 48-24 straight up, 38-34 vs. the odds, and 40-32 over the total.  To summarize, Brooklyn ranks 2nd for scoring offense and 21st for points allowed.

Forward Kevin Durant averages 26.9 points and 7.1 rebounds per game.  So too, guard Kyrie Irving brings 26.9 points and 6.0 assists per contest.  Guard James Harden adds 24.6 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 10.9 assists per game.

Boston Celtics at Brooklyn Nets Against the Spread

Overall, the Celtics are a 54% play as away dogs.  Boston is 53% against the basketball betting spread following a straight-up loss.  Boston got the cash in only 23% of their games against division opponents.  Specifically, on the road, the Celtics cover only 43% of the time.  As a road dog, Boston is a 58% play over the total.  Against division opponents, the Celtics are 61% under the total.

Brooklyn was a 54% play at home this season.  Against division opponents, the Nets are 62% vs. the line.  Following a win, the Nets are 58% vs. the odds.  As chalk, the Nets have gone over the total in 60% of their games.  And then Brooklyn is 54% under the total in division games.

To summarize, the Nets have covered nine of their last 11 games with Boston.  Four of the most recent five in this series went under the total.  Brooklyn has covered six straight games when hosting the Celtics.  While the last three in this series at Brooklyn stayed under the total.

Boston Celtics at Brooklyn Nets CashBet Free Pick  

In this situation, the Nets are going to command a full NBA gambling price.  As was previously noted, the Celtics simply don’t get the money at Brooklyn.  Boston saw just how outclassed they are in game one.

Celtics at Nets CashBet Best Bet: 

Brooklyn Nets

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