Game Details:

Matchup: Brooklyn Nets vs. Boston Celtics

Date & Time: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | 7:30 PM ET

Venue: TD Garden, Boston, MA

Betting Line: Celtics -8.5 | Over/Under: 225.5

Key Storylines

Celtics Dominating at Home

The Boston Celtics continue to be one of the most dominant teams in the league, boasting one of the best home records this season. With their depth and defensive strength, they are looking to secure another win against the Nets.

Brooklyn’s Defensive Struggles

The Brooklyn Nets have had a tough time on the defensive end, ranking in the bottom third of the league in defensive rating. Going up against the Celtics’ offensive firepower, they will need a near-perfect performance to pull off the upset.

Playoff Implications

As the regular season winds down, every game matters. The Celtics are looking to lock up a top seed in the East, while the Nets are fighting to stay in the play-in race, making this a high-stakes matchup.

Injury Report

Brooklyn Nets:

Out: Ben Simmons (back), Day’Ron Sharpe (ankle)

Questionable: Cam Thomas (knee)

Boston Celtics:

Out: Kristaps Porziņģis (calf), Al Horford (rest)

Questionable: Derrick White (illness)

Betting Trends

Against the Spread (ATS):

Nets: 28-36 ATS this season

Celtics: 40-24 ATS this season

Over/Under Trends:

The total has gone over in 35 of Brooklyn’s 64 games

The total has gone under in 34 of Boston’s 64 games

Road Woes for Brooklyn:

Brooklyn is 10-25 on the road this season, making it an uphill battle against a Boston team that has been nearly unbeatable at home.

Player Prop to Watch

Jayson Tatum (Celtics) – Points Total: 27.5

Tatum has been on fire lately, averaging over 30 points per game in his last five outings. The over on his points total looks appealing.

Mikal Bridges (Nets) – Points Total: 21.5

With the Nets relying on Bridges for scoring, he will need to step up against a tough Boston defense, making this an intriguing prop.

Prediction & Best Bets

Spread: Boston -8.5 → The Celtics should take care of business at home.

Total: Under 225.5 → Boston’s defense could hold the Nets in check.

Player Prop: Jayson Tatum Over 27.5 points → He thrives in big games.

Boston’s depth and defense should prove too much for a struggling Nets team. Expect the Celtics to control the pace and cover the spread in a decisive win.

Final Score Prediction: Celtics 115, Nets 102